ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CHANCELLOR 2009-10Appalachian State University

Heltzer Honors Program Annual Report 2009-10

I Major accomplishments

1 Proposed transition of program to Heltzer Honors College successfuli With support of Dr David Haney Dr Stan Aeschleman and the Chancellor Dr

Peacock the proposal was submitted and approved by GA April 14 2010

2 Implemented second round of new admissions process i Final data for 2009 entering class

Accepted 6171550 (40) yielded 237 (38 of accepted) Average MV SAT was 1307 [1283 in 08]

See Appendix for class statisticsii Continuing data for 2010 entering class

Applications so far (May 3) ~1250 with accepted ~510 and yielded 163 [SAT is ~1334]

Total applications down from previous year (1550) but number of gt1500 SATs up (rsquo08=12rsquo09=24 inrsquo10=34)

Average SAT MV also increasing (rsquo08=1283rsquo09=1308 so far in rsquo10 ~1330 see chart at right)

3 Increased total numbers of HHP students from uncertain ~600 in 08-09 to a more certain ~750 in 09-10 Still dealing with uncertain Senior population for one more year

4 Introduced aggressive internal transfer program to increase likelihood of qualified students already at ASU getting opportunity of Honors

i Invite all freshmen with gt35 GPA after first semester to apply to transferii 797 invitations sent only 38 students exercised the option (but only 5 did last year so

big gain by changing tactics)

5 Continued updates on website (ZU) httpwwwhonorsappstateedui Employing GoogleAnalytics for site-access data

14506 visitors 21Sep08-12May09 (11220 NC 277 non-US all states EXCEPT NM amp WY)

22536 21 visitors Sep09-4May10 (18084 NC 464 non-US all states not WY) ~64 increase in website traffic [average 326 minvisit and 4 pagesvisit]

6 HON course offerings for 2009-10i Fall 2009 ten 1515s six 2515s and two 3515s ii Spring 2010 one 1515 seven 2515s seven 3515siii Fall 2010 nine 1515s four 2515s six 3515siv Note that several of these were offered as cross-listed classes which seems to be

working as a model to increase class size and diversity (see appendix)

7 Implemented required Honors academic mentoring for undeclared incoming students

i Required advising in place for most of the 237 frosh (some are in WGC or other communities so they come voluntarily)

ii Continued voluntary advising for declared majors1

iii Advising assignment shown at rightiv Advising caseloads for Freshmen

LSJ=40 MEL=35 ADM=73 ZU=44 DEW=32 Note the remaining 500 students also visit in similar proportions but it is not

required advising (yet)

8 Introduced new instruments for Learning Outcomes Assessment (see Appendix)i Thesis committee assessment of studentii Student self-assessment after defenseiii Faculty assessment of class group for HON coursesiv Entered program and learning outcomes into TracDat

9 Added departmental honors programs in i Biology Interdisciplinary Studies Appalachian Studies Social Work Criminal

Justice Total number of tracks now up to 23

ii Continued discussions with Music HLES (Exercise Science) Education and new Health Science College (Nursing) to encourage honors program creation

10 Planned for introduction of a Learning Assistance Program workshop for all incoming HHP students

i Students will get one hour overview of all LAP resources

11 Initiated change to transcript by Registrari Transcripts will now show all courses taken for honors credit whether in title not in

title or by contract

12 Met with Student Conduct Office to plan for waiver signed by all incoming freshmen that allows for reporting of all infractions of Academic or Student Conduct policies

i Posted HHP statement on expectations for both checked though legal office

13 Met with David Taylor in Advancement several times on a ldquoStatement for Honorsrdquo to plan for Honors advancement (also with Don Frezza Pat Setzer and Greg Langdon for Alumni giving)

14 Created HON faculty starting with this academic year faculty who taught HON courses and were willing to provide information for our website (21 faculty members)

i These will form the core for creation of an Honors College Curriculum Committee and Credentialing Committee

15 Had two University Honors graduation Honorum Laurus celebratory events

i Dec 2009 May 2010ii Total of 42 graduates with University Honorsiii Number of graduates still static and low (see

chart right) should see increases in two years

16 Used new HHP course evaluation (by students) process i Introduced quantitative computerized analysis ii Results indicate general satisfaction (two courses will not be repeated due to

feedback)

2

17 Chancellor Scholars selectioninterview process from last year followed againi ~1082 applicants (1550 in rsquo09)ii 100 selected (140 last year) for committee to reviewiii Committee selected 40 interviewees Chancellor called top 15iv Yielded 5 of top 15 (6 in rsquo09) last alternate was 30 (31 in

rsquo09)v Average MV SAT has been rising until this last round new

competition may be eroding competitiveness (see chart right)vi Implemented a selection process for new CS HON 1515

course (to be taught by J WatersK Cockerill)

18 Expanded and updated Prestigious Scholars Program substantially (Dir Dr Dale Wheeler) i See attached report below the Appendix and webpage (httpwwwhonorsappstateedupsp)

19 Changed space use to accommodate Zack Underwood as advisor (was in shared space)i Subdivided B13 into his office and a conference room (not used when he is advising)ii Created a student printing station in B6 (shared with refrigerator and some storage)iii Turned ZUrsquos old space into GAwork study space for two in B7iv Still need to accommodate both the PSP Director and Assistant Director who share

B12 when their time overlaps Dr Lane uses a laptop to advise in B4

II Ongoing projects

1 Stewardship of major donori Maintained contact via phone and cards with Mrs Heltzer

Mrs Heltzer gave another $5000 scholarship gift in Decemberii Invited Mrs Heltzer to all HHP events (she came to picnic amp May Honorum Laurus) iiiAlso sent notes and started postcard project for Dr Mitsch iv Dr Mitsch donated ~$10000 in August that he agreed to give as unrestricted s

Without this gift the HHP would not have had event funds (vide infra)v Sent note to Hunter family to initiate contact (no result yet)

2 Continued work on new building projecti Negotiated with SD on new officeclassroom building (Phase I now over)ii Blueprints finally acceptable despite multiple iterations of process due to strange

additions from architect (balcony on third floor)iii Level 02 office floor at right

3 Working on improving University Honors thesis completioni Providing weekly information sessions first five weeksii Implementing required thesis examination (defense) for University

Honors

4 Collaborating with Admissions to improve recruiting effortsi New plan for identifying juniors letters and postcardsii Continuing to meet with and email prospective studentsfamilies

5 Continued recruiting of faculty to teach HON coursesi Many new courses created (see FallSpring 2009-10 lists in Appendix)

6 Working on improved coordination of DepartmentalUniversity Honors

3

17 Chancellor Scholars selectioninterview process from last year followed againi ~1082 applicants (1550 in rsquo09)ii 100 selected (140 last year) for committee to reviewiii Committee selected 40 interviewees Chancellor called top 15iv Yielded 5 of top 15 (6 in rsquo09) last alternate was 30 (31 in

rsquo09)v Average MV SAT has been rising until this last round new

competition may be eroding competitiveness (see chart right)vi Implemented a selection process for new CS HON 1515

course (to be taught by J WatersK Cockerill)

18 Expanded and updated Prestigious Scholars Program substantially (Dir Dr Dale Wheeler) i See attached report below the Appendix and webpage (httpwwwhonorsappstateedupsp)

19 Changed space use to accommodate Zack Underwood as advisor (was in shared space)i Subdivided B13 into his office and a conference room (not used when he is advising)ii Created a student printing station in B6 (shared with refrigerator and some storage)iii Turned ZUrsquos old space into GAwork study space for two in B7iv Still need to accommodate both the PSP Director and Assistant Director who share

B12 when their time overlaps Dr Lane uses a laptop to advise in B4

II Ongoing projects

1 Stewardship of major donori Maintained contact via phone and cards with Mrs Heltzer

Mrs Heltzer gave another $5000 scholarship gift in Decemberii Invited Mrs Heltzer to all HHP events (she came to picnic amp May Honorum Laurus) iiiAlso sent notes and started postcard project for Dr Mitsch iv Dr Mitsch donated ~$10000 in August that he agreed to give as unrestricted s

Without this gift the HHP would not have had event funds (vide infra)v Sent note to Hunter family to initiate contact (no result yet)

2 Continued work on new building projecti Negotiated with SD on new officeclassroom building (Phase I now over)ii Blueprints finally acceptable despite multiple iterations of process due to strange

additions from architect (balcony on third floor)iii Level 02 office floor at right

3 Working on improving University Honors thesis completioni Providing weekly information sessions first five weeksii Implementing required thesis examination (defense) for University

Honors

4 Collaborating with Admissions to improve recruiting effortsi New plan for identifying juniors letters and postcardsii Continuing to meet with and email prospective studentsfamilies

5 Continued recruiting of faculty to teach HON coursesi Many new courses created (see FallSpring 2009-10 lists in Appendix)

6 Working on improved coordination of DepartmentalUniversity Honors

3

i Monthly meetings with Honors Council (departmental honors track directors)ii Dr Michael Lane Assist Dir of HHP overseeing dept tracks

7 Promoting International Educational experiences to help students graduate with Honorsi We are averaging 30 students a year going abroad for study which would mean not

enough to complete and graduate with University Honors (should average frac14 of population each year or ~190)

III Major Problems

1 Much as last year Inadequate commitment to Honors curriculum across the campusv Faculty are willing to teach but Chairs will not release them to do so ndash still a problemii The money is said to be inadequate compensation for lost faculty to cover teaching

by senior faculty in most departments making recruiting difficultiii There is no recognition nor requirement for the departments to contribute to Honors

(though reporting of thesis directing now in Digital Measures annual report)iv Without significant top level recognition of Honors as mission-critical to ASU the

collegesdepartments can ignore itv Junioradjunctnon-tenure-track faculty are generally not appropriate for Honorsvi The new college status may help this some

2 Inadequate staff (unchanged from last year)i A program still needs more advising and support staff to promote retentionii As a minimum three additional staff are needed with a change to existing

commitments A program of 1200 should have the following

oDirector (100) two assistant directors (75) Program Associate Budget manager four advisors (also working on publicationswebsite alum affairs theses advancement) studentsGAs equivalent to one full time staff support

oComparisons of Honors staff sizesstudent numbers UNC-Wilmington 4500 Bowling Green 7600 College of Charleston 7700 APP 5750 U Miss 10860 Texas Tech 131000 Penn State 231600

If PSP remains in HHP for a school the size of ASU it should beo Director (100) two support staff (100) [or some permutation of this]

3 Inadequate budget resources (unchanged from last year)i The program should have scholarships at the Cost of Attendance level with $2-3K in

summer support as well to be competitive for high-end students (we are not garnering Chancellorrsquos Scholars as we should see above I14 and are NOT competitive with UNC Morehead-Kane NCSU Park UNC-C Levine)

ii The program does not have its own budget to provide for students pursuing research and presenting at meetings Students access OSR monies for researchmeetings but this is often inadequate and as a benefit to being in Honors it would be useful in recruiting to have additional monies for this population

iii While SD has generously provided $10K the last two years for study abroad support in Honors it is not adequate and scholarship money is being used to complete requests

iv An Honors budget for study abroad travel support would be invaluable for recruiting and helping students complete the International Education requirement in Honors

v To enhance program recognition locally and nationally need more support for travel to conferences with staff and students

4

vi Unsustainable budget for events planning At present the HHP hosts the following events throughout the year

Freshmen Welcome Supper Freshmen Family Picnic Alumni Weekend Honorum Laurus (Dec and May) June Orientation refreshments (not in rsquo09) Director Teas for students throughout semester (not in rsquo09) end-of-semester course events annual faculty reception (not in rsquo09) FallSpring Course Info Suppers (not in rsquo09) Scholars Day Reception

vii In addition The HHP supports the Appalachian Honors Students organization and budgets them $2000year from the unrestricted funds to support their events (eg Great Raft Debate Dorm of Doom Faculty Lecture Series Dance Marathon Relay for Life Reading Day Ice Cream Socials etc)

V Staff and EPA Nonfaculty Activity

1 Jennifer Courtney-Bartel has been Program Associate for 22 monthsi As she moves to English a replacement will be hired in May 2010ii Had two a 10 hrweek student assistants in the fall but lost one and they were not

replaced by Work Study program (hope to have two again in fall 2010)iii Hired temp for 12 weeks to support office during J C-B illness

Office function was impaired during that six months

2 Dr Michael Lane switched to 50 in Fall rsquo09 as Assistant Director i Coordinates Honors Tracks and Honors Council

ii Advises (humanities and Social sciences)iii Works on building new tracksiv Helps recruit coursesv Works on thesis process changes

vi Attended the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting in March

3 Angela Mead is Advising Coordinator internallyi Oversees the advising of all undeclared Honors students by the rest of advising staff

ii Advises (education business undeclared etc)iii Tracks all registered student dataiv Liaison to Advising and Registrarrsquos officesv Assists in admissions and Chancellor Scholar selection and oversight

vi Co-taught an HON 2515 class Spring 2010vii Serves on Transfer policy committee

viii Presented at the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting (March) and attended regional NACADA (April)

4 Zack Underwood is Technology Specialist and Advisori Updates website continually (essential for recruiting)

ii Maintains unit technologyiii Advises students (music technology photovideography edu tech comp sci etc)iv Tracks all application and housing datav Liaison to Admissions and Housing

vi Served on Housing Coordinator Search Committeevii Co-taught an HON 2515 class both Fall and Spring

viii Presented at the North Carolina Honors Association meeting (Sept) and the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting (March)

ix Attended Charlotte admissions recruiting trip

5

5 Dr Dale Wheeler is Director of the Prestigious Scholarships Program and his report is attached below the Appendix

i Advises (all sciences not pre-professional)

6 Dr Leslie Sargent Jones is Director of the HHP and oversees the long-term planning and daily operations of the program

i Attended the following meetings North Carolina Honors Association (annual conference Sept) the National Collegiate Honors Council (annual conference Oct) the Society for Neuroscience (annual conference Nov Using IMPULSE in an undergraduate course a case study LS Jones et alus presented with two ASU students) SYNAPSE (undergraduate neuroscience annual conference Mar) presented with 11 ASU students

ii Taught HON 3530 special topics course on Scientific Publishing (1 credit x 2 semesters) related to IMPULSE (undergraduate neuroscience journal hosted at ASU) directed honors thesis (A Roberts Ex Sci second reader for A Martin Psyc)

iii Met with prospective students and their families throughout yeariv Advises (all pre-professional Biology Psychology)v University-wide committee service

Institutional Review board Academic Policies amp Procedures University Research Council Director of Admissions Search Committee International Research and Faculty Development Committee General Education Council Student Achievement Team HPAEC (Pre-medical advising committee) Ad Hoc Goldwater selection committee (and working with student on application)

v University College committee service University College Council University College Assessment Committee

vi Participated in College of Education search for Foundations faculty members (they hired three)

vii Met with trailing spouses for both Provost and Dir of Womenrsquos Studies searchesviiiInitiated discussion with NC AampT honors director about possible exchange semesterix Served as organizer for mid-level women administratorrsquos monthly meetings

Respectfully submitted

Leslie Sargent Jones DirectorHeltzer Honors Program7 May 2010

6

APPENDIX

Entering Class 2009 Facts amp Figures

7

Learning Outcomes Assessment Forms

8

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

vi Unsustainable budget for events planning At present the HHP hosts the following events throughout the year

Freshmen Welcome Supper Freshmen Family Picnic Alumni Weekend Honorum Laurus (Dec and May) June Orientation refreshments (not in rsquo09) Director Teas for students throughout semester (not in rsquo09) end-of-semester course events annual faculty reception (not in rsquo09) FallSpring Course Info Suppers (not in rsquo09) Scholars Day Reception

vii In addition The HHP supports the Appalachian Honors Students organization and budgets them $2000year from the unrestricted funds to support their events (eg Great Raft Debate Dorm of Doom Faculty Lecture Series Dance Marathon Relay for Life Reading Day Ice Cream Socials etc)

V Staff and EPA Nonfaculty Activity

1 Jennifer Courtney-Bartel has been Program Associate for 22 monthsi As she moves to English a replacement will be hired in May 2010ii Had two a 10 hrweek student assistants in the fall but lost one and they were not

replaced by Work Study program (hope to have two again in fall 2010)iii Hired temp for 12 weeks to support office during J C-B illness

Office function was impaired during that six months

2 Dr Michael Lane switched to 50 in Fall rsquo09 as Assistant Director i Coordinates Honors Tracks and Honors Council

ii Advises (humanities and Social sciences)iii Works on building new tracksiv Helps recruit coursesv Works on thesis process changes

vi Attended the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting in March

3 Angela Mead is Advising Coordinator internallyi Oversees the advising of all undeclared Honors students by the rest of advising staff

ii Advises (education business undeclared etc)iii Tracks all registered student dataiv Liaison to Advising and Registrarrsquos officesv Assists in admissions and Chancellor Scholar selection and oversight

vi Co-taught an HON 2515 class Spring 2010vii Serves on Transfer policy committee

viii Presented at the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting (March) and attended regional NACADA (April)

4 Zack Underwood is Technology Specialist and Advisori Updates website continually (essential for recruiting)

ii Maintains unit technologyiii Advises students (music technology photovideography edu tech comp sci etc)iv Tracks all application and housing datav Liaison to Admissions and Housing

vi Served on Housing Coordinator Search Committeevii Co-taught an HON 2515 class both Fall and Spring

viii Presented at the North Carolina Honors Association meeting (Sept) and the Southern Regional Honors Council meeting (March)

ix Attended Charlotte admissions recruiting trip

5

5 Dr Dale Wheeler is Director of the Prestigious Scholarships Program and his report is attached below the Appendix

i Advises (all sciences not pre-professional)

6 Dr Leslie Sargent Jones is Director of the HHP and oversees the long-term planning and daily operations of the program

i Attended the following meetings North Carolina Honors Association (annual conference Sept) the National Collegiate Honors Council (annual conference Oct) the Society for Neuroscience (annual conference Nov Using IMPULSE in an undergraduate course a case study LS Jones et alus presented with two ASU students) SYNAPSE (undergraduate neuroscience annual conference Mar) presented with 11 ASU students

ii Taught HON 3530 special topics course on Scientific Publishing (1 credit x 2 semesters) related to IMPULSE (undergraduate neuroscience journal hosted at ASU) directed honors thesis (A Roberts Ex Sci second reader for A Martin Psyc)

iii Met with prospective students and their families throughout yeariv Advises (all pre-professional Biology Psychology)v University-wide committee service

Institutional Review board Academic Policies amp Procedures University Research Council Director of Admissions Search Committee International Research and Faculty Development Committee General Education Council Student Achievement Team HPAEC (Pre-medical advising committee) Ad Hoc Goldwater selection committee (and working with student on application)

v University College committee service University College Council University College Assessment Committee

vi Participated in College of Education search for Foundations faculty members (they hired three)

vii Met with trailing spouses for both Provost and Dir of Womenrsquos Studies searchesviiiInitiated discussion with NC AampT honors director about possible exchange semesterix Served as organizer for mid-level women administratorrsquos monthly meetings

Respectfully submitted

Leslie Sargent Jones DirectorHeltzer Honors Program7 May 2010

6

APPENDIX

Entering Class 2009 Facts amp Figures

7

Learning Outcomes Assessment Forms

8

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

5 Dr Dale Wheeler is Director of the Prestigious Scholarships Program and his report is attached below the Appendix

i Advises (all sciences not pre-professional)

6 Dr Leslie Sargent Jones is Director of the HHP and oversees the long-term planning and daily operations of the program

i Attended the following meetings North Carolina Honors Association (annual conference Sept) the National Collegiate Honors Council (annual conference Oct) the Society for Neuroscience (annual conference Nov Using IMPULSE in an undergraduate course a case study LS Jones et alus presented with two ASU students) SYNAPSE (undergraduate neuroscience annual conference Mar) presented with 11 ASU students

ii Taught HON 3530 special topics course on Scientific Publishing (1 credit x 2 semesters) related to IMPULSE (undergraduate neuroscience journal hosted at ASU) directed honors thesis (A Roberts Ex Sci second reader for A Martin Psyc)

iii Met with prospective students and their families throughout yeariv Advises (all pre-professional Biology Psychology)v University-wide committee service

Institutional Review board Academic Policies amp Procedures University Research Council Director of Admissions Search Committee International Research and Faculty Development Committee General Education Council Student Achievement Team HPAEC (Pre-medical advising committee) Ad Hoc Goldwater selection committee (and working with student on application)

v University College committee service University College Council University College Assessment Committee

vi Participated in College of Education search for Foundations faculty members (they hired three)

vii Met with trailing spouses for both Provost and Dir of Womenrsquos Studies searchesviiiInitiated discussion with NC AampT honors director about possible exchange semesterix Served as organizer for mid-level women administratorrsquos monthly meetings

Respectfully submitted

Leslie Sargent Jones DirectorHeltzer Honors Program7 May 2010

6

APPENDIX

Entering Class 2009 Facts amp Figures

7

Learning Outcomes Assessment Forms

8

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

APPENDIX

Entering Class 2009 Facts amp Figures

7

Learning Outcomes Assessment Forms

8

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

Learning Outcomes Assessment Forms

8

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

9

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

10

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

Honors Courses Fall 2009

11

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

2009-2010 PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM (PSP) ANNUAL REPORT

Dr Dale E Wheeler DirectorMay 7 2010

Overview Since 2000 the Appalachian State University Prestigious Scholarships Program (PSP) has

continually supported enrichment activities and has provided opportunities for Appalachianrsquos most

promising students This year the program focused on three major areas the AIM High program APPetite for Life and support for the submission of competitive scholarship

applications

AIM High In July 2009 ~165 students were invited to participate in the AIM High program The application can be found at httpwwwhonorsappstateedupspapplicationPSPapp0910pdfThe criterion was 30-60 semester hrs and a minimum GPA of 385 Around 60 students

completed the online application to participate in the program Seven meeting were held throughout

the year

APPetite for Life APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together forconversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year

Prestigious Scholarship Support Seven external scholarship applications were completed and submitted

These included a Marshall Scholarship application four Fulbright Grant applications an NSF

Graduate Research Fellowship Program application and a Goldwater Scholarship application

AIM High

Rising sophomores with GPAs of 385 and higher were invited to join AIM High during the summer 2009 Of the ~165 invitations ~60 students opted into the group During these meetings students were presented with information pertaining to the requirements and opportunities during their time at Appalachian to make their graduate school applications more competitive Topics included the personal statement active involvement in research and creative activities letters of recommendation resumes funding opportunities for research projects and appropriate scholarships Seven meetings were held through the year

September 8 Table Rock Room Introduction to AIM HighOctober 20 Price Lake Room Scholarly Activities and Faculty MentorsNovember 10 Price Lake Room Personal Statements and Prestigious ScholarshipsJanuary 19 Price Lake Room Graduate SchoolFebruary 16 Price Lake Room Resumes Cover Letters Letters of RecommendationMarch 23 Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about

12

Osama bin LadenApril 7 Honors Spring Info Feast Legends Scholarships and Important Honors

Information

Following the October November January and February meetings follow-up meetings were held the next day at 100p and 400p for students who were unable to attend the Tuesday evening meeting Usually 5-8 students attended the Wednesday meetings

September 8 2009 - Introductory Meeting and Banquet - An overview of the program and requirements were presented by Dr Leslie Sargent Jones Director of the Heltzer Honors Program (About 65 enthusiastic students attended)

October 20 2009 - The presentation began with Dale Wheeler discussing the importance of undergraduate research effective ways to identify opportunities for undergraduate research funding opportunities and the responsibilities of students once they have committed to a project The importance and responsibilities of a faculty mentor were discussed Students were given the assignment to identify a potential faculty mentor by the November 10th meeting (About 45 students attended)

November 10 2009 - Students were asked to have identified their faculty mentor by this meeting Several students had comments about their experiences both positive and negative and many had questions Next Dale Wheeler gave an overview of nine prestigious scholarships They included the Boren Fulbright Goldwater Hollings NOAA Marshall Mitchell Jack Kent Cooke Truman and Udall Scholarships Information concerning deadlines references GPA requirements the number of applicants and funding rates year in school eligibility award amounts and benefits and majors most likely to apply for each scholarship was given The second half of the meeting involved the importance of personal statements Angel Wood from the Career Development Center provided information to the group about what should go into the statements and how to make it personal (About 40 students attended)

January 19 2010 - Angela Mead (Heltzer Honors Program) Kornelia Galior (senior chemistry honors student) and 2 other panel members answered questions from students about what to expect in graduate school Discussion topics included preparation for graduate school applications expectations for admission stipends and assistantships and realistic goals while in graduate school (About 25 students attended)

February 16 2010 ndash Angel Wood from the Career Development Center spoke to students about reacutesumeacutes cover letters and letters of recommendation The meeting only lasted 30 minutes due to the heavy snow falling that evening (Only 10 students attended since many thought the meeting was cancelled due to the inclement weather)

March 23 800pm Farthing Auditorium CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen spoke about Osama bin Laden Bergenrsquos talk was titled ldquoObamarsquos War Global Terrorism and the Urgency for a Stable Afghanistanrdquo and was presented by the University Forumrsquos Distinguished Lecture Series All Aim High students were encouraged to attend Attendance was not taken

April 7 Honors Spring Info Feast Legends Scholarships and Important Honors InformationAll AIM High students and freshman sophomore and junior Heltzer Honors students were invited to attend the Honors Spring Info Feast Dr Leslie Sargent Jones spoke to the students about important upcoming Helter Honors events AHA the international component of the university

13

Honors degree and future plans for the program Dale Wheeler spoke to the group about the scholarship website upcoming scholarship opportunities prestigious scholarship opportunities for undergraduates while still at Appalachian and the importance of participating in scholarly activities or undergraduate research (Around 70 students attended) APPetite for Life

APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together for conversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities Faculty hosts were also encouraged to bring a graduate student or two from their program area to bring their perspective to the conversations A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year and ~$1400 was spent on these events

October 7 Geology hosted by Dr Andy Heckert and Dr Kristan Cockrill at Bistro RocaOctober 27 Political Science hosted by Dr Adam Newmark and Dr Jeff Holcomb at CharFebruary 24 Music hosted by Dr Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham and Dr Lisa Runner at PrimorsquosMarch 1 Business hosted by Dr Joseph Crazier and Dr Al Harris at Red Onion March 18 Foods and Nutrition hosted by Dr Travis Triplett and Dr Melissa Gutschall at CharMarch 30 English hosted by Mr Joseph Bathanti at Cha Da Thai

Scholarship Applications

Seven students completed and submitted scholarship applications The Fulbright application submitted by Marcus Taylor was recommended by the US Fulbright committee but did not receive funding from the host country The PSP staff provided support to ensure that complete and competitive applications were submitted and all requirements were fulfilled by the posted deadlines

Fall 2009Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Compton Marshall ScholarshipJohn Edmonds Fulbright GrantMarcus Taylor Fulbright Grant (application recommended to Brazil)Meredith Casper Fulbright GrantRachel Dolfi Fulbright GrantAlex Bentz NSF Graduate Fellowship

Spring 2010Ashley Kanupp Barry M Goldwater Scholarship

Assistance for the Fulbright Scholarship applicants included assembling faculty teams to interview and provided suggestions to the candidate for improvement Two interview committees were used this year Members of the committees included Nancy Wells Brent James Roger Winsor Shari Galiardi Alexandra Hellenbrand Nicole Caldwell and Dale Wheeler Dr Dale Wheeler The PSP Director also wrote a summation of the faculty comments included with each Fulbright application

Award winners Stephanie Schaffner applied in 2008-2009 and was awarded a Fulbright to Bulgaria in the summer of 2009

AIM High Travel Grant Activity

14

In the Spring semester AIM High supported Annemarie Anglim to attend the Appalachian Studies Association conference held in Georgia in March for $209

PSP Website

Throughout the year the website was periodically updated to reflect upcoming events and approaching deadlines Graduate Assistant

This year I was fortunate enough to have a Nicole Caldwell as a graduate assistant She worked 20 hours a week throughout the year She was responsible for organizing and advertising the AIM High meetings Responsibilities included ordering food through the ASU Food Services Office reminding AIM High members of upcoming meetings through email Facebook and Twitter Nicole was also responsible for organizing the six APPetite for Life events described earlier in this report She also helped with the design of the new PSP brochure Nicole was a member of a Fulbright interview committee and was responsible for keeping the PSP website updated

PSP Brochure

For the first time in at least 8 years the PSP brochure was updated to reflect the current program AIM High APPetite for Life and scholarship support are highlighted in the brochure along with pictures from this past year

Honors Advising

In June October and March I advised students entering or currently enrolled in the Heltzer Honors program I met with about 40 students in June 40 students in October and about 25 students in March

Goals

It is a continuing goal of the PSP Office to increase the number of students who apply for and obtain prestigious scholarships Current active recruiting for both Fulbright and Goldwater Scholarships occurred this year in an effort to generate future applications These are good programs to focus on since both fund about 20 of applications submitted The AIM High program is now appropriately focused on rising sophomores to advise them in a timely manner on goals for submitting competitive graduate school and prestigious scholarship applications This summer 2010 invitations will be sent to rising sophomores with GPAs of 375 and higher to join AIM High Monthly meetings will be held throughout the 2010-2011 AY APPetite for Life will have the majority of the events in the fall semester Faculty from departments not previously represented will be invited to participate The AIM High travel grants will continue with the goal of having several students attend professional meetings The GA position will be better utilized this next year by having increased overlap in office hours and greater oversight on goals ands accomplishments

Dale E WheelerPrestigious Scholarships Program DirectorHeltzer Honors Program

15

Honors degree and future plans for the program Dale Wheeler spoke to the group about the scholarship website upcoming scholarship opportunities prestigious scholarship opportunities for undergraduates while still at Appalachian and the importance of participating in scholarly activities or undergraduate research (Around 70 students attended) APPetite for Life

APPetite for Life is a program that brings faculty and students together for conversations about preparation for graduate school and scholarship opportunities Faculty hosts were also encouraged to bring a graduate student or two from their program area to bring their perspective to the conversations A total of six APPetite for Life events were held throughout the year and ~$1400 was spent on these events

October 7 Geology hosted by Dr Andy Heckert and Dr Kristan Cockrill at Bistro RocaOctober 27 Political Science hosted by Dr Adam Newmark and Dr Jeff Holcomb at CharFebruary 24 Music hosted by Dr Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham and Dr Lisa Runner at PrimorsquosMarch 1 Business hosted by Dr Joseph Crazier and Dr Al Harris at Red Onion March 18 Foods and Nutrition hosted by Dr Travis Triplett and Dr Melissa Gutschall at CharMarch 30 English hosted by Mr Joseph Bathanti at Cha Da Thai

Scholarship Applications

Seven students completed and submitted scholarship applications The Fulbright application submitted by Marcus Taylor was recommended by the US Fulbright committee but did not receive funding from the host country The PSP staff provided support to ensure that complete and competitive applications were submitted and all requirements were fulfilled by the posted deadlines

Fall 2009Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Compton Marshall ScholarshipJohn Edmonds Fulbright GrantMarcus Taylor Fulbright Grant (application recommended to Brazil)Meredith Casper Fulbright GrantRachel Dolfi Fulbright GrantAlex Bentz NSF Graduate Fellowship

Spring 2010Ashley Kanupp Barry M Goldwater Scholarship

Assistance for the Fulbright Scholarship applicants included assembling faculty teams to interview and provided suggestions to the candidate for improvement Two interview committees were used this year Members of the committees included Nancy Wells Brent James Roger Winsor Shari Galiardi Alexandra Hellenbrand Nicole Caldwell and Dale Wheeler Dr Dale Wheeler The PSP Director also wrote a summation of the faculty comments included with each Fulbright application

Award winners Stephanie Schaffner applied in 2008-2009 and was awarded a Fulbright to Bulgaria in the summer of 2009

AIM High Travel Grant Activity

14

In the Spring semester AIM High supported Annemarie Anglim to attend the Appalachian Studies Association conference held in Georgia in March for $209

PSP Website

Throughout the year the website was periodically updated to reflect upcoming events and approaching deadlines Graduate Assistant

This year I was fortunate enough to have a Nicole Caldwell as a graduate assistant She worked 20 hours a week throughout the year She was responsible for organizing and advertising the AIM High meetings Responsibilities included ordering food through the ASU Food Services Office reminding AIM High members of upcoming meetings through email Facebook and Twitter Nicole was also responsible for organizing the six APPetite for Life events described earlier in this report She also helped with the design of the new PSP brochure Nicole was a member of a Fulbright interview committee and was responsible for keeping the PSP website updated

PSP Brochure

For the first time in at least 8 years the PSP brochure was updated to reflect the current program AIM High APPetite for Life and scholarship support are highlighted in the brochure along with pictures from this past year

Honors Advising

In June October and March I advised students entering or currently enrolled in the Heltzer Honors program I met with about 40 students in June 40 students in October and about 25 students in March

Goals

It is a continuing goal of the PSP Office to increase the number of students who apply for and obtain prestigious scholarships Current active recruiting for both Fulbright and Goldwater Scholarships occurred this year in an effort to generate future applications These are good programs to focus on since both fund about 20 of applications submitted The AIM High program is now appropriately focused on rising sophomores to advise them in a timely manner on goals for submitting competitive graduate school and prestigious scholarship applications This summer 2010 invitations will be sent to rising sophomores with GPAs of 375 and higher to join AIM High Monthly meetings will be held throughout the 2010-2011 AY APPetite for Life will have the majority of the events in the fall semester Faculty from departments not previously represented will be invited to participate The AIM High travel grants will continue with the goal of having several students attend professional meetings The GA position will be better utilized this next year by having increased overlap in office hours and greater oversight on goals ands accomplishments

Dale E WheelerPrestigious Scholarships Program DirectorHeltzer Honors Program

15

In the Spring semester AIM High supported Annemarie Anglim to attend the Appalachian Studies Association conference held in Georgia in March for $209

PSP Website

Throughout the year the website was periodically updated to reflect upcoming events and approaching deadlines Graduate Assistant

This year I was fortunate enough to have a Nicole Caldwell as a graduate assistant She worked 20 hours a week throughout the year She was responsible for organizing and advertising the AIM High meetings Responsibilities included ordering food through the ASU Food Services Office reminding AIM High members of upcoming meetings through email Facebook and Twitter Nicole was also responsible for organizing the six APPetite for Life events described earlier in this report She also helped with the design of the new PSP brochure Nicole was a member of a Fulbright interview committee and was responsible for keeping the PSP website updated

PSP Brochure

For the first time in at least 8 years the PSP brochure was updated to reflect the current program AIM High APPetite for Life and scholarship support are highlighted in the brochure along with pictures from this past year

Honors Advising

In June October and March I advised students entering or currently enrolled in the Heltzer Honors program I met with about 40 students in June 40 students in October and about 25 students in March

Goals

It is a continuing goal of the PSP Office to increase the number of students who apply for and obtain prestigious scholarships Current active recruiting for both Fulbright and Goldwater Scholarships occurred this year in an effort to generate future applications These are good programs to focus on since both fund about 20 of applications submitted The AIM High program is now appropriately focused on rising sophomores to advise them in a timely manner on goals for submitting competitive graduate school and prestigious scholarship applications This summer 2010 invitations will be sent to rising sophomores with GPAs of 375 and higher to join AIM High Monthly meetings will be held throughout the 2010-2011 AY APPetite for Life will have the majority of the events in the fall semester Faculty from departments not previously represented will be invited to participate The AIM High travel grants will continue with the goal of having several students attend professional meetings The GA position will be better utilized this next year by having increased overlap in office hours and greater oversight on goals ands accomplishments

Dale E WheelerPrestigious Scholarships Program DirectorHeltzer Honors Program

15