Honors College

Faculty Advisory Committee Handbook

Table of Contents

Meeting Dates p. 2

Honors College Administration p. 3

Faculty Advisory Committee Charge p. 5

Membership Roster 2014-2015 p. 7

Subcommittee Descriptions p. 9

Member Roles and Responsibilities p. 11

Honors Seminar Information p. 12

Honors College Requirements p. 19

Senior Honors Project Information p. 20

Special Program Descriptions p. 31

EC Scholars Program Requirements p. 32

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Meeting dates for FY 2014-2015. All meetings are from 1-2 p.m. in Joyner Library #2409.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tuesday, December 8, 2014

Monday, January 26, 2015

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

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Honors College Administration

Dr. Marianna Walker Dean

Mr. Kevin Baxter Associate Dean

Dr. Katherine (Katie) O’Connor Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Dr. Todd Fraley Director of the EC Scholars Program

Ms. Jessica Nottingham Coordinator for Recruitment and Marketing

Mr. James Ellis Academic Advisor

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Ms. Sue Chapman Business Services Coordinator

Ms. Kim Smith Executive Assistant

Dr. Liz Fogarty Faculty Fellow

Dr. Tim Runyan Faculty Fellow

Dr. Kindal Shores Faculty Fellow

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Faculty Advisory Committee Charge

1. Name: Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee

2. Membership:

One faculty representative from each of the ten colleges offering undergraduate

degrees

Representative of Academic Library and Learning Resources

Three members elected from the Faculty

Representative of the Foundations Curriculum and Instructional Effectiveness

Committee

Representative of the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee

Chair of the Faculty

Three faculty members at the invitation of the dean of the Honors College

Program Coordinators for Early Assurance and Scholar Programs (ex-officio)

Associate Deans – Honors College (ex-officio)

Director of EC Scholars – Honors College (ex-officio)

Honors College Faculty Fellows (ex-officio)

Distinguished Honors Professor

Quorum: 10 members

3. Committee Responsibilities:

A. The committee is charged with responsibility to provide general advice to the

dean of the Honors College on matters affecting the College.

B. The committee makes recommendations about the development and offering

of courses officially designated as honors courses, honors sections, or honors

seminars. Curricular changes are reviewed and approved by the committee

prior to submission to the University Curriculum Committee.

C. The committee makes recommendations concerning the academic

qualifications for students in the Honors College.

D. The committee recommends policies relating to the Honors College, including

faculty qualifications necessary to teach in the College. The committee will

make recommendations regarding providing resources for faculty interested in

developing honors courses and seminars.

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E. The committee develops policies for situating the Honors College within the

University and the various units and departments.

F. At least annually the committee reviews those sections of the Undergraduate

Catalog that correspond to the committee’s charge and recommends changes

as necessary.

G. The committee will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary annually.

4. To Whom the Committee Reports:

The committee reports to the dean of the Honors College.

5. How Often the Committee Reports:

The committee reports as necessary.

6. Schedule of Meetings:

The committee will meet four times each fall and spring semester and as

deemed necessary by the dean.

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Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee Membership

2014-2015

College Representatives (Deans’ Representatives) Ricky Castles, College of Engineering and Technology

Beth Chaney, Health and Human Performance

Allen Guidry, College of Education

Susie Harris, College of Allied Health Sciences

Kevin Moll, College of Fine Arts and Communication

Mark Sanders, Academic Library and Learning Resources

Elaine Seeman, College of Business

David Smith, Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

Deby Tyndall, College of Nursing

Elizabeth Wall-Bassett, College of Human Ecology Faculty At-Large Representative (elected by Faculty Senate)

Hanna Jubran

Melinda Kane

John Kenney

University Standing Committees Representative

Michael Albers, Foundation Curriculum and Teaching Effectiveness Committee

Andrew Morehead, Chair of the Faculty

Elizabeth Swaggerty, Writing Across the Curriculum Committee Honors College, Dean’s Representatives

Daniel Goldberg, Division of Health Sciences

Holly Mathews, Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

Mark Sprague, Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Program Coordinators for Early Assurance and Scholar Programs (Ex-Officio)

Denise Donica, EAP-0T

Anne Fisher, Business Scholars

Kim Larson, EAP-Nursing

Amy Gross McMillan, EAP-PT

Jim Peden, EAP-Medicine

Sharon Rutledge, EAP-Audiology

Jeff Ward, Music Scholars Ex-Officio (without vote)

Kevin Baxter (Associate Dean)

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Todd Fraley (Director, EC Scholars)

Liz Fogarty (Faculty Fellow)

Katie O’Connor (Associate Dean for Academic Programs)

Tim Runyan (Faculty Fellow)

Kindal Shores (Faculty Fellow)

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Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee

Subcommittees 2014-2015

Seminars - This subcommittee will recruit, evaluate, and select the HNRS seminars for 2016. Curriculum – This subcommittee will review and recommend to the HC Faculty Advisory Committee any curricular changes or other matters relating to the Honors College curriculum. A member from this committee will be chosen as the Honors College representative on the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Faculty Relations – This subcommittee will consider matters relating to relationships between faculty, departments, and the Honors College. Such matters will include outreach to departments across campus and opportunities for faculty engagement within the Honors College. Other considerations include peer teaching review process for HNRS courses and seminars. This committee will select the Outstanding Senior Honors Project Mentor award winners. Academic Resources – This subcommittee will seek, promote, and organize faculty teams across disciplinary boundaries to pursue opportunities for external funding to support research and other scholarly activities and service (co-curricular) for Honors College students. Other considerations for the 2014-2015 subcommittees:

Membership – Call for members from Faculty Advisory Committee

Ex-Officio member from Honors College will serve on each sub-committee: o Liz Fogarty, HC Faculty Fellow – Seminars o Kindal Shores, HC Faculty Fellow – Curriculum o Tim Runyan, HC Faculty Fellow - Faculty Relations o Marianna Walker, Dean – Academic Resources

Dates of Subcommittee Meetings – listed on website (including membership)

Subcommittee Actions and Recommendations – Subcommittees report to the Faculty Advisory Committee and action items should be listed on the agenda as needed. FAC meetings will contain subcommittee updates as needed and requested.

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Honors College Faculty Advisory Committee 2014-2015

Subcommittees

Academic Resources Curriculum Faculty Relations Seminar

Todd Fraley2 Ricky Castles1 Beth Chaney1 Michael Albers

Susie Harris1 Melinda Kane Denise Donica Liz Fogarty2

Hanna Jubran Kevin Moll Anne Fisher Daniel Goldberg1

Andrew Morehead Sharon Rutledge Allen Guidry Mark Sanders

Elaine Seeman Kindal Shores2 John Kenney David Smith

Elizabeth Swaggerty Jim Peden Deby Tyndall

Jeffrey Ward Tim Runyan2

Mark Sanders1

Mark Sprague

1. Chair or co-chair

2. ex-officio

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Member Roles and Responsibilities

Faculty Advisory Committee (FAC) member responsibilities as Honors College (HC) liaisons to

university Colleges and Departments include the following:

Provide a list of HC students majoring in your respective Departments and Colleges to share with other faculty in the units. This alerts faculty who may not otherwise be aware of their status as HC students. It also increases the opportunity for faculty to connect and consider mentoring - informally or as a Senior Honors Project – students with mutual research interests.

Talk to communication directors about recognition for Honors students in your areas. Departmental, college, and university websites, newsletters, annual reports, commencement materials, distribution lists, and other communication mediums are invaluable for acknowledging HC student achievements that may otherwise go under reported.

Be provided time at your departmental/college meetings, along with an HC leadership team representative, to update other faculty about the HC. This is an opportunity for colleagues to increase their understanding about the HC from multiple perspectives and ask general or specific questions about its mission, structure, operation, etc.

Identify and recruit colleagues to teach an honors seminar, participate in HC events, etc. Don’t hesitate to speak up if you know of someone whose teaching and research interests would translate into a successful honors seminar or whose seminar participation would positively contribute to the college.

Serve as a resource for questions about the HC. You don’t have to know all the answers, but strive to be identified by others as an ambassador of the HC who will cheerfully assist in finding out the answers to questions that arise from all sources and at all levels.

Promote HC events to colleagues. Consider regular updates to colleagues about the HC’s activities. Actively distribute information about FAC meetings, HC student achievements, Honors Seminars, HC workshops, EC Scholars, Early Assurance, Business Scholars, Music Scholars, Senior Honors projects, etc. Grass-roots, interpersonal relationships are among the best ways to foster awareness, appreciation and engagement between faculty and the HC.

Consider assisting with Senior Honors Project proposal reviews each fall.

Serve on a FAC subcommittee. Each member has a responsibility to join one of the subcommittees. Examples may include Curriculum, Seminars, Faculty Relations, etc.

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Spring 2015 Honors Seminars

Dr. Daniel Goldberg (Department of Bioethics and Interdisciplinary Studies) “Ethics,

Global Health and the Fundamental Causes of Disease”

Dr. Jessica Bardill (Department of English) “Genes, Germs, and Nuclear War”

Dr. Tim Runyan (Honors College) “The Arts, Literature and History of the Sea”

Dr. Daniel Kariko (School of Art and Design) and Dr. Charles Twardy (School of

Communication) “Cultural Landscapes of Eastern North Carolina in Photography and

Writing”

Dr. Blakely Brooks (Department of Anthropology) “Culture, Health and Healing”

Dr. Susan McCammon and Dr. Sam Sears (Department of Psychology) “Poor Health: The

Psychology of Poverty and Health”

Dr. Tim Runyan (Honors College) “Ocean Exploration: Shipwrecks, Conservation, and

Technology”

Dr. Megan Magers and Dr. Patrick Cundiff (Department of Criminal Justice) “Six Debates

Shaping the States: Criminal Justice Issues in the Modern World”

Dr. Lori Flint (Department of Special Education, Foundations and Research) “Psychology

of Talent Development”

Dr. Traci Birch (Department of Geography) and Dr. Mary Beth Corbin (Office of Student

Transition) “Along the AT: Experiences and Reflections on the Appalachian Trail”

Dr. Mike O'Driscoll (Department of Geological Sciences) “Coastal Water Resources:

Exploring Sustainable Solutions for the 21st Century”

Dr. Christy Ashley (Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management)

“Marketing Small Businesses: As Seen on TV”

Resource Contacts

Foundations Curriculum Questions: Dr. Michael Albers, English, albersm@ecu.edu

Service Learning in Honors Questions: Dr. Holly Mathews, Anthropology, mathewsh@ecu.edu

Writing Across the Curriculum Questions: Dr. Will Banks, English and WAC Committee Chair, banksw@ecu.edu

Proposal Template Questions and Expectations in Design of Honors Seminars: Dr. Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow in the Honors College, fogartye@ecu.edu

Honors College Mission, Students and Curriculum: Associate Dean Dr. Katie O’Connor, oconnork@ecu.edu

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Honors Seminar Proposals Members of the ECU faculty from all college and schools are invited to submit proposals for innovative interdisciplinary Honors seminars to be offered as a part of the HC curriculum during each spring semester. As part of the curriculum, all Honors students are required to complete two Honors seminars prior to graduation. These seminars will be delivered by individual faculty or a team of two faculty members. The HC has dedicated funds available to support departments as they replace faculty members selected to deliver these seminars. A Faculty Fellow of the Honors College will work with the FAC to evaluate proposals and select seminars to be offered in the spring. Seminars should be designed for talented first through fourth-year students with diverse academic interests. Each seminar will enroll a maximum of 18 students. Preference will be given to fully developed, academically rigorous course proposals that address the mission of the college and that also incorporate innovate approaches to teaching and evaluating students. In order to provide all of ECU’s talented faculty members with the opportunity to teach Honors College seminars and to expand the diversity of those course offerings, faculty members who were selected to teach an Honors seminar the previous spring are not eligible to participate in the following spring proposal process. They can, however, apply again in the following year. In addition, each faculty member is limited to submitting one proposal per cycle. The HC and the Office for Faculty Excellence often collaborate to offer workshops for faculty interested in submitting a proposal. These sessions cover the basics on how to develop and submit a proposal. The workshops often feature past instructors of Honors seminars who will provide tips on how best to design and plan a quality course. The HC leadership team reserves the right to invite seminar(s) in high-need areas. The Honors College provides buyouts for faculty to teach seminars but cannot provide full buyouts for each instructor team teaching a course. Academic Affairs sets the funding model each year. A list of recent seminars offered through the Honors College is available on the Honors College website. The seminars selected for delivery in spring 2015 are listed below. Questions pertaining to the Honors College seminar proposal process should be directed to the individuals listed at the bottom of this message. A template to be followed in preparing proposals along with instructions to help with the template is included on the following pages of this handbook.

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HONORS COLLEGE COURSE PROPOSAL FORM SPRING 2016 SEMINARS

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2015 | Submit to Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow, Honors College 101 Mamie Jenkins Building | E-mail: fogartye@ecu.edu | Phone: 252.328.4945

PART A: PROPOSAL

1. TITLE Give the title of the seminar. Be sure that it accurately reflects the content of the course.

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION Create a clear and interesting course description that will get the students excited, but which accurately describes your course. This can be longer than a course description in the catalog but should not exceed one paragraph.

3. INSTRUCTORS

Give the name(s) and departmental affiliation(s) of faculty member(s) who will be teaching the course. Courses can be taught individually or team taught. If you wish to team teach, both instructors should collaborate in planning the course and both will need permission from their respective unit heads to participate. The Honors College will work with departments to determine how to arrange the buy-out if there is more than one instructor.

4. FOUNDATIONS CREDIT

Foundations Credit can be offered for Honors Seminars. The following link outlines foundations goals in

each area: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/fsonline/customcf/committee/as/liberalartsfoundation.htm. a. Is this seminar suitable to receive foundations credits? _____ Yes _____No

b. If yes, please indicate the appropriate area: ___ Fine Arts ___ Humanities ___ Social Sciences ____Math ____ Natural Sciences

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HONORS COLLEGE COURSE PROPOSAL FORM SPRING 2016 SEMINARS

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2015 | Submit to Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow, Honors College 101 Mamie Jenkins Building | E-mail: fogartye@ecu.edu | Phone: 252.328.4945

c. If a Natural Science course is being proposed, determine if a laboratory is essential to the subject and

course goals and indicate if one will be offered. Please note that there is no additional funding provided for the teaching of a lab, and if one is offered, it must be required as part of the course.

_____ Yes _____No

5. CREDENTIALING

Explain how the faculty member(s) is academically credentialed within the discipline(s) being covered in the seminar. Faculty offering seminars for Foundation Credit must be credentialed in the foundations area.

6. PREVIOUS SEMINAR(S) Has the faculty member(s) previously taught an honors seminar? (list title, where & when taught): (this information is for use by the college in assessment; it is not a requirement for selection) 7. WORKSHOPS

(this information is for use by the college in assessment; it is not a requirement for selection) Please check here if you attended the informational workshop on offering an Honors Seminar (October 30,

2014, 4pm-5pm in Joyner 2409). _____ Yes Please check here if you attended the workshop on developing an Honors Seminar Proposal (February 20,

2015, 2pm-4pm in the Office of Faculty Excellence). _____ Yes 8. SERVICE-LEARNING Some seminars may wish to incorporate service learning. The service learning designation is optional and

requires approval by the Service Learning Advisory Committee https://www.ecu.edu/cs-studentlife/volunteer/service-learning-designation-form.cfm.

a. Will this course incorporate service-learning? _____ Yes _____ No

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HONORS COLLEGE COURSE PROPOSAL FORM SPRING 2016 SEMINARS

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2015 | Submit to Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow, Honors College 101 Mamie Jenkins Building | E-mail: fogartye@ecu.edu | Phone: 252.328.4945

b. If yes, has the course been approved by the Service-Learning Advisory Committee? _____ Yes _____ To be submitted

PART B: BUDGET

1. BUDGET The Honors College encourages innovative approaches to the delivery of seminars. Some instructors have

incorporated guest speakers, field experiences and other events or activities. If you decide to use any special events or speakers that require additional funding, a budget outlining projected costs and potential sources of funding must be submitted along with the course proposal. The College has limited funding available to assist with such expenditures.

a. Will this seminar require funding?

_____ Yes _____ No

ITEM OR EXPERIENCE (IN ORDER OF PRIORITY)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF HOW COST ESTIMATE WAS

OBTAINED

PRE-REQUISITE

FOR OFFERING SEMINAR?

APPROXIMATE COST

Y/N

Y/N

TOTAL ESTIMATE

Please include any notes about the budget that would be helpful for the reviewers.

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HONORS COLLEGE COURSE PROPOSAL FORM SPRING 2016 SEMINARS

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2015 | Submit to Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow, Honors College 101 Mamie Jenkins Building | E-mail: fogartye@ecu.edu | Phone: 252.328.4945

PART C: HONORS SEMINAR SYLLABUS

Preference will be given to courses proposals that have well-developed syllabi, clear objectives, incorporate interdisciplinary topics and innovative teaching methods and have assessment plans for foundation/learning goals. It greatly aids the selection committee to see a detailed course schedule. Please visit the following link to see examples of honors seminars course models recommended by the National Collegiate Honors Council: http://www.nchchonors.org/archiveofhonorscoursesyllabi.shtml

A. Course Title

B. Brief Course Description

C. Course Learning Objectives

D. Books or Key Articles

E. Outline of Course Content

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HONORS COLLEGE COURSE PROPOSAL FORM SPRING 2016 SEMINARS

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2015 | Submit to Liz Fogarty, Faculty Fellow, Honors College 101 Mamie Jenkins Building | E-mail: fogartye@ecu.edu | Phone: 252.328.4945

F. Course Assignments and Grading Plan

G. Plan for meeting the Writing Intensive Requirements

Because each Honors Seminar is designated as Writing Intensive, you will need to specify the writing model you will use and demonstrate the types of writing assignments students will be completing in the course. Please be sure to address the writing model used, the types of writing assignments including page number requirements and percentage of the course grade to be determined by writing assignments. Please consult the models provided by the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee as you plan your syllabus. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/writing/wac/designing.cfm.

H. Innovative Instructional Techniques

I. Foundations Objectives (only for those requesting Foundations Credit). Please include explicit statements of how foundations goals are being addressed. Here is a link to the Foundations Goals by area http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/fsonline/customcf/committee/as/liberalartsfoundation.htm

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First Year:

HNRS 2000: Honors Leadership and Service Colloquium 2 Credits Fall

ENGL 1100: Foundations of College Writing (Honors section) i 3 Credits Fall

HLTH 1000: Health in Modern Society (Honors section) ii 2 Credits Spring

Second Year:

HNRS 3000: Honors Research Colloquium 3 Credits Fall

Third Year:

HNRS 4000: Honors Capstone Colloquium 1 Credit Fall

Fourth Year:

HNRS 4500/4550: Senior Honors Project I & II iii 6 Credits Fall/Spring

Honors Seminars iv 6 Credits Prior to Graduation

Honors Elective Coursework v (May be fulfilled using additional Honors Seminars, Study Abroad credit, 5000 level coursework, 294-299 sections)

6 Credits Prior to Graduation

Students will need to earn a final grade of “B minus” or higher to receive credit for each of the course requirements listed above. Honors College requirements may be met on a different schedule than outlined above so long as all requirements are fulfilled prior to graduation. Honors College requirements can also be made flexible to allow students to study abroad, graduate in less than four years, or pursue a joint degree. In these cases, students will need to consult the advising team in Honors to receive approval and direction.

i Students at ECU may place out of English 1100 with an AP score of 3 or higher in English Language or English Literature or with a CLEP scaled score of 50 or higher in English Composition. In these cases, students will also place out of the Honors requirement for this course.

ii All ECU students are required to take 2 credits of Health coursework. Honors College students are taking special sections of this course to fulfill both ECU and Honors College requirements.

iii The senior honors project requirements may be fulfilled using pre-approved courses in other departments.

iv Honors Seminars may count toward ECU Foundation requirements. Students must complete two Honors seminars prior to graduation and are encouraged to complete the seminars as early in the undergraduate experience as possible.

v Students may not place out of the six credits of Honors elective coursework; however, they may complete these requirements using any of the options referenced.

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The Senior Honors Project: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/honors/academics_senior-honors.cfm The Honors College at East Carolina University requires each student to complete a Senior Honors Project. The Senior Honors Project can take the form of a thesis paper for students interested in research, or a portfolio for students interested in the fine arts. The Senior Honors Project is connected to a public presentation of the student’s research or creative achievement. The thesis paper is similar to a research paper and is a good choice for many of our students who are focused on researching a topic’s content or compiling an argument for their thesis question. A portfolio is a great choice for students who already have to complete a portfolio for their respective discipline (architecture, visual arts, etc.) and a way to show all of the work they have completed over the last for years. Each Student is permitted to choose a topic of interest that best fits their academic goals or meets the requirements of their major program of study. The Honors College uses the Senior Honors Project as an opportunity to challenge students, while encouraging them to be excited about research or creative achievement in their future endeavors. Once a project has been chosen, the next step for the student is to identify a faculty mentor on campus who has the appropriate credentials to guide the student through the project. After a topic and mentor have been chosen, the student must complete a Senior Honors Project - Thesis contract or a Senior Honors Project - Creative Endeavor contract and submit the proposal to the Honors College for approval. Students must use the official Honors College poster and PowerPoint template when delivering presentations on behalf of the Honors College and the presentations must be submitted to faculty mentors at least two days prior to the presentation date for review. Using the links below, please download the poster and PowerPoint templates and follow the guidelines when creating your poster and/or PowerPoint presentations.

Honors College Poster Template - Vertical Honors College Poster Template - Horizontal Honors College PowerPoint Template Honors College Poster Template Guidelines Honors College PowerPoint Template Guidelines

One of the main sources of examples for students comes from previous projects. Senior Honors Projects completed by graduating Honors College students are now available online for reference through the Joyner Library Scholarship Institution Repository. Additionally, we have past projects on file and have pulled projects that were superb for students to reference in the following areas:

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Top examples from the following areas are kept in the Mamie Jenkins Building for students to reference when writing their own thesis or coming up with topic ideas.

Biological and Chemical Sciences English and Foreign Languages Education Social Sciences and Psychology Fine Arts (Visual and Performing)

Senior Honors Projects are completed during the student’s senior year. The recommended timeline for students pursuing this during the 2014-2015 academic year are available on the Senior Honors Project timeline. If you have questions about the Senior Honors Project or would like to make an appointment with the Honors advisor, please contact Mr. James Ellis.

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Senior Honors Project Contract THESIS

PART 1: Student Information Name: (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________________________ Banner ID: ___________________________________ Contact Phone: ____________________________________ Intended Date for Graduation: (Semester and Year) ___________________________________________________ Major(s): ____________________________________ Minor(s): _________________________________________ Overall GPA at ECU: ___________________________ Total Honors Hours Completed: _______________________

PART 2: Senior Honors Project Proposal Information and Narrative Senior Honors Project Title:_______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The title of your senior honors project must fit tightly with the disciplines that you are studying. Thesis Description: In a cohesive and well-written document, please describe your planned research project. To achieve consistency across a wide range of disciplines, please use the headings below as your first-level headings. You may choose to add a second level of headings to focus your narrative. This proposal should be written with care and in consultation with your faculty mentor. While the length of the proposal narrative may vary considerably from one student to the next, a proposal less than three pages is likely to lack detail and rigor. Paste these questions in a separate document and respond to each one. Use Calibri/Arial/Times New Roman font size 12 and double-space your work.

Introduction: This section addresses the “why” of your research. This section should indicate why this study is valuable in the context of your field. In other words, what problem exists that you are investigating?

Background: This section addresses the background for the reader. What is important to know about the study? Use literature to situate your study.

Purpose of the study: This section addresses the “what” of your research. Summarize what your research will achieve.

Research question(s) or hypotheses: Many empirical studies use research questions or hypotheses as a guide. If this is appropriate for your research, please clearly state these after sharing your purpose. If this is not appropriate, then please state your guiding questions. What questions are guiding your research?

Methodology: This section will address the “how” of your research. What type of data will you use to achieve your study purpose? How will you access these data? What procedures will you follow?

Closure: This section concludes your proposal by stating how this research will add value to your field and your career path. As you may recall, an oral presentation is a required component of your Senior Honors Project. Mention your initial thoughts regarding where you might present your research next year.

Timeline: Please include your first and second semester timelines at the end of your proposal.

I have read and agree with the student’s responses to these aforementioned requests. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor Signature and Date

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PART 3: Timeline Template for Semester One and Semester Two Note: This is a template for a research-based SHP using primary data collection. Please adapt this template for your project. Please discuss with your faculty mentor the tasks that you will accomplish in the first course and list them below. The semester one timeline could include the following:

Review of literature

Significance of current study

Refining your purpose

IRB approval (if appropriate)

Initial planning for your presentation

Semester One Goal(s) for the week Broad goal

Sample Week 1 Dates: 8/26-31

Read 5 articles, write abstracts for each Working toward a review of literature

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Please discuss with your faculty mentor the tasks that you will accomplish in the second course and list them below. The semester two timeline could include the following: Note: This is a template for a research-based SHP using primary data collection. Please adapt this template for your project.

Data collection techniques (training) and data management

Analysis and Results

Consideration of results/implications/recommendations

Presentation preparation

Submission of final document

Semester Two Goal(s) for the week Broad Goal

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Weeks 13-16 Written document finalized and uploaded to The Scholarship and submitted to the Honors College for approval for to graduate with the Honors College designation.

PART 4: Course Registration

1. First, check to see if your major or minor discipline (the area that coordinates with your project’s topic) has an honors thesis class already established. For example, Neuroscience has NEUR 4950 (3 credit hours) and NEUR 4951 (3 credit hours). If the area has an honors thesis class already established, then register yourself for those courses during the appropriate honors registration window. Remember your senior honors project experience must equal a 6 credit hour experience over two semesters.

2. If you do not have a major or minor discipline thesis class established in the area that you are proposing for your Senior Honors Project, then we will create a section of HNRS 4500 (first course) and HNRS 4550 (second course) for you after you receive approval for your Senior Honors Project.

3. Now, please list the courses you plan to take and when you plan to take them: First Course: ___________________ Semester hours:__________ Semester: _______________ Year: ___________ Second Course: _________________ Semester hours:__________ Semester: _______________ Year: __________

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PART 5: Contractual Statements with Faculty Mentor Verification Please read each statement, check each box and sign below.

I understand that my Senior Honors Project must be an original project completed during my senior year.

I understand that I must use MLA or APA format for my paper, and I need to discuss paper lengths, paper format, etc. with my faculty mentor.

I understand that I need to discuss any IRB needs relative to my project with my faculty mentor. We will comply with all IRB requirements, if necessary.

I understand that during the second course, I am required to present my project orally (i.e., State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium-SNCURCS, a national conference, a state conference, Research and Creative Achievement Week-held each spring on campus, etc.).

I understand that I must use the official Honors College poster template and Honors College PowerPoint template when delivering presentations on behalf of ECU’s Honors College and that I must submit the presentations to my faculty mentor at least two days prior to the presentation date for review.

I understand that I must submit two items electronically five days prior to graduation: 1.) The Honors College’s Online Repository Template, and 2.) My final paper and the first page must follow the Honors College Senior Honors Project Title Page template.

I understand that my final paper will be uploaded into ECU’s online repository, The Scholarship, database.

I have read, understand and agree with The Scholarship Non-Exclusive Distribution License found at: http://thescholarship.ecu.edu/license

____________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor Signature and Date (implying consent for the project and willingness to advise for both courses) ______________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature and Date ______________________________________________________________________________ HNRS 4000 Instructor Faculty Endorsement Signature and Date PART 6: Faculty Mentor Information for the Credentialing Process Required Section: Faculty Mentor’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________ Department: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor’s Department Chair:________________________________________________________________ College:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Does the faculty mentor hold a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to the content being explored in this project? (Faculty mentor, please circle one) YES NO* *If no, please attach a brief description to satisfy standard alternate credentialing. Note: The faculty mentor is required to hold a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to the content being explored in this senior honors project. If this is not the case the faculty mentor may provide as an attachment a brief description of alternate qualifications that would permit standard alternate credentialing for this project. Optional Section: Complete only if you have a co-mentor. Co-mentor’s Full Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Department: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________

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Email address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor’s Department Chair:________________________________________________________________ College:_______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Dean Marianna Walker Date Credential Approval: Signature of Dean Marianna Walker required after completion of HNRS 4000. Your HNRS 4000 instructors will submit this section to Dean Marianna Walker.

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Senior Honors Project Contract PORTFOLIO/CREATIVE ENDEAVOR

PART 1: Student Information Name: (Please Print) ____________________________________________________________________________ Banner ID: ___________________________________ Contact Phone: ____________________________________ Intended Date for Graduation: (Semester and Year) ___________________________________________________ Major(s): ____________________________________ Minor(s): _________________________________________ Overall GPA at ECU: ___________________________ Total Honors Hours Completed: _______________________

PART 2: Senior Honors Project Information Senior Honors Project Title:______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: The title of your senior honors project must fit tightly with the disciplines that you are studying. Portfolio/Creative Endeavor Description: In a cohesive and well-written document, please describe your planned scholarly project. To achieve consistency across a wide range of disciplines, please use the headings below as your first-level headings. You may choose to add a second level of headings to focus your narrative. This proposal should be written with care and in consultation with your faculty mentor. While the length of the proposal narrative may vary considerably from one student to the next, a proposal less than three pages is likely to lack detail and rigor. Paste these questions in a separate document and respond to each one. Use Calibri/Arial/Times New Roman font size 12 and double-space your work.

Introduction: This section addresses the “why” of your project. Describe the context and expected contribution of your planned project. This section should indicate why this study is valuable in the context of your field. In what ways in this project significant or meaningful?

Background: This section addresses the background for the reader. What is important to know about the study? Situate your work in practice. Portfolios and creative projects should use references related to theory in the field that situate the study.

Purpose and explanation of the project: This section addresses the “what” of your project. What questions are guiding your project? Please summarize the contents or components of the project you have designed.

Approach: This section will address the “how” of your project. What materials and support will you use in creating your proposed project? What techniques will you follow?

Closure: This section concludes your proposal by stating how this project will add value to your career path. How does this project build on your craft? What are the next steps in your work? As you may recall, a public showing (a performance, exhibition, recital, presentation, etc.) is a required component of your Senior Honors Project. Mention your initial thoughts regarding where you might present your project next year.

Timeline: Please include your first and second semester timelines at the end of your proposal.

I have read and agree with the student’s responses to these aforementioned requests. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor Signature and Date

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PART 3: Timeline Template for Semester One and Semester Two Note: This is a template for a portfolio/creative endeavor. Please adapt this template for your project. Please discuss with your faculty mentor the tasks that you will accomplish in the first course and list them below. The semester one timeline may include the following:

Design portfolio/creative endeavor

Refine problem statement

Research historical background or theory

Sketch, create, rehearse, practice, etc.

Semester One Goal(s) for the weeks Broad Goal

Sample Weeks Dates: 8/26-9/16

Sketch 2 pieces. Refine. Discover. Reflect on process.

Think about my project in terms of these 4 guiding areas: craft, technique, aesthetics and personal expression working toward 5-6 final pieces.

Weeks 1-3 Dates:

Weeks 4-6 Dates:

Weeks 7-9 Dates:

Weeks 10 -12 Dates:

Weeks 13-16 Dates:

Please discuss with your faculty mentor the tasks that you will accomplish in the second course and list them below. The semester two timeline may include the following:

Continued work on your craft. For example, create 3 additional weaving, complete 2 additional pots, etc.

Finalize the public showing (performance, exhibition, recital, presentation, etc.). It is a required component of your Senior Honors Project.

Remember portfolios and creative endeavors must include a final paper between 3-5 pages. The paper will articulate the work in a formal way. Your paper should include an artist’s statement and prepare the viewer. For example, if you are submitting a reel or DVD, the paper should frame your body of work so the person viewing the reel or DVD has context.

Submission of final documents (This could include two items: a video link and the final paper.)

Semester Two Goal(s) for the weeks Broad Goal

Weeks 1-3 Dates:

Weeks 4-6 Dates:

Weeks 7-9 Dates:

Weeks 10 -12 Dates:

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Weeks 13-16 Dates:

Written document finalized and uploaded to The Scholarship and submitted to the Honors College for approval for graduation.

PART 4: Course Registration

1. First, check to see if your major or minor discipline (the area that coordinates with your project’s topic) has an honors thesis class already established. For example, Communication has COMM 4196 (3 credit hours) and COMM 4199 (3 credit hours). If the area has an honors thesis class already established, then register yourself for those courses during the appropriate honors registration window. Remember your senior honors project experience must equal a 6 credit hour experience over two semesters.

2. If you do not have a major or minor discipline thesis class established in the area that you are proposing for your Senior Honors Project, then we will create a section of HNRS 4500 (first course) and HNRS 4550 (second course) for you after you receive approval for your Senior Honors Project.

3. Now, please list the courses you plan to take and when you plan to take them:

First Course: ___________________ Semester hours:__________ Semester: _______________ Year: ___________ Second Course: _________________ Semester hours:__________ Semester: _______________ Year: __________ PART 5: Contractual Statements with Faculty Mentor Verification Please read each statement, check each box and sign below.

I understand that my Senior Honors Project must be an original project completed during my final two semesters.

Portfolios and creative endeavors must include a final paper between 3-5 pages. The paper will articulate the work in a formal way. It should include an artist’s statement and prepares the viewer. For example, if you are submitting a reel or DVD, the paper should frame the body of work so the person viewing the reel or DVD has context. I understand that I must use MLA or APA format for my paper and I need to discuss paper lengths, paper format, etc. with my faculty mentor.

I understand that I need to discuss any IRB needs relative to my project with my faculty mentor. We will comply with all IRB requirements, if necessary.

I understand that during the second course, I am required to have a public showing of my work. This may include a performance, exhibition, recital, presentation, etc.

I understand that I must use the official Honors College poster template and Honors College PowerPoint template when delivering presentations on behalf of ECU’s Honors College and that I must submit the presentations to my faculty mentor at least two days prior to the presentation date for review.

I understand that I must submit two items electronically five days prior to graduation: 1.) The Honors College’s Online Repository Template, and 2.) My final paper and the first page must follow the Honors College Senior Honors Project Title Page template.

I understand that my final paper and project will be uploaded into ECU’s online repository, The Scholarship, database.

I have read, understand and agree with The Scholarship Non-Exclusive Distribution License found at: http://thescholarship.ecu.edu/license

____________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor Signature and Date (implying consent for the project and willingness to advise for both courses) ______________________________________________________________________________ Student’s Signature and Date ______________________________________________________________________________ HNRS 4000 Instructor Faculty Endorsement Signature and Date

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PART 6: Faculty Mentor Information for the Credentialing Process Required Section: Faculty Mentor’s Full Name: _______________________________________________________ Department: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor’s Department Chair:________________________________________________________________ College:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Does the faculty mentor hold a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to the content being explored in this project? (Faculty mentor, please circle one) YES NO* *If no, please attach a brief description to satisfy standard alternate credentialing. Note: The faculty mentor is required to hold a terminal degree in a discipline directly related to the content being explored in this senior honors project. If this is not the case the faculty mentor may provide as an attachment a brief description of alternate qualifications that would permit standard alternate credentialing for this project.

Optional Section: Complete only if you have a co-mentor. Co-mentor’s Full Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Department: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Faculty Mentor’s Department Chair:________________________________________________________________ College:_______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Dean Marianna Walker Date Credential Approval: Signature of Dean Marianna Walker required after completion of HNRS 4000. Your HNRS 4000 instructors will submit this section to Dean Marianna Walker.

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Special Program Descriptions

EC Scholars

The EC Scholars Program is the most prestigious award program offered at East Carolina

University. The program offers a significant scholarship at $45,000 and challenging learning

experiences to a highly academically gifted select group of East Carolina University

undergraduates. The EC Scholars Award Program provides students with rigorous coursework,

research opportunities with faculty members across campus, and a required Study Abroad

experience. EC Scholars live and learn in a collegial residence environment, and participate in

leadership and community engagement opportunities in Eastern North Carolina and beyond.

Business Scholars and Music Scholars The Honors College is partnering with other colleges and schools at ECU to continue growing exclusive scholarship programs available to high-achieving students. If you are interested in majoring in business or music, the Scholar Programs within the Honors College are worth exploring. The Honors College features Scholar Programs with our nationally recognized College of Business and School of Music. Under these programs, selected students will receive additional scholarship support above and beyond the Honors College Scholarship, special leadership, community engagement, and mentorship experiences. Early Assurance If you are interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, the Early Assurance programs within the Honors College may be for you. The Honors College features Early Assurance programs to our nationally recognized Brody School of Medicine (MD) and also to graduate programs in physical therapy (DPT), nursing (PhD),occupational therapy (MSOT), and audiology (AuD/PhD). Under these programs, selected students are guaranteed entry into these top graduate programs upon completion of their undergraduate degree provided they satisfy program requirements. In each Early Assurance program, small cadres of Honors students are engaged in service, leadership, and academic experiences to prepare for graduate work. These programs are restricted to North Carolina residents and serve as the gateway for a select group of Honors students to pursue their dreams and reserve their space in a doctoral program’s entering class four years into the future.

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EC Scholars Program Requirements Entering Class of

Fall 2014

Pre-College Team Building Experience Summer

First Year:

HNRS 2000: Honors Leadership and Service Colloquium 2 Credits Fall

ENGL 1100: Foundations of College Writing (WI) (FC:EN)1 (Honors Section)

3 Credits Fall

HNRS 2011 Section 001: Honors Seminar in the Humanities (WI) (FC:HU)2&3

3 Credits Fall

HLTH 1000: Health in Modern Society (FC:HL)4 (Honors Section) 2 Credits Spring

Second Year:

HNRS 3000: Honors Research Colloquium 3 Credits Fall

HNRS 3100: EC Scholars Research Internship 1 Credit Spring

Third Year:

HNRS 4000: Honors Capstone Colloquium 1 Credit Fall

HNRS 4100: EC Scholars Leadership Internship 2 Credits Spring

Fourth Year:

HNRS 4500: Seniors Honors Project I (or an equivalent)5 HNRS 4550: Seniors Honors Project II (or an equivalent)5

6 Credits Fall/Spring

Prior to Graduation:

Honors Seminar2 3 Credits Prior to Graduation

Study Abroad Experience6 3 Credits Prior to Graduation

1 Students at ECU may place out of English 1100 with an AP score of 3 or higher in English Language or English

Literature or with a CLEP scaled score of 50 or higher in English Composition. In these cases, students will also place out of the Honors requirement for this course.

2 EC Scholars Program courses and Honors College seminars may count toward ECU Foundation requirements.

3 First-year EC Scholar seminar that will count for one of the two Honors Seminar requirements.

4 All ECU students are required to take 2 credits of Health coursework. Honors College students are taking special

sections of this course to fulfill both ECU and Honors College requirements.

5 The senior honors project requirements may be fulfilled using pre-approved courses in other departments.

6 EC Scholars are required to study abroad. Study abroad is recommended in the sophomore or junior year.

Students will need to earn a final grade of “B minus” or higher to receive credit for each of the requirements listed above. EC Scholars requirements may be met on a different schedule than outlined above as long as all requirements are fulfilled prior to graduation. Requirements can be made flexible to allow students to fulfill their required study abroad, graduate in less than four years, or pursue a joint degree. In these cases, students will need to consult the advising team in the EC Scholars Program to receive approval and direction.

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