January 11, 2022
黑料社鈥檚 Honors Program offers an opportunity for high-achieving students to make the most out of their undergraduate experience. Dr. Jennifer Scott, 黑料社鈥檚 Associate Professor of English & Humanities, serves as the director of the program.
鈥淲e offer individualized learning experiences and a community of students and faculty who are committed to education as personal and professional development,鈥 said Dr. Scott. 鈥淪tudents who participate in the Honors Program get special opportunities not otherwise accessible to undergraduate students.鈥
Throughout the program, students are able to connect one-on-one with faculty members and receive opportunities for experiential learning. Students in the program receive priority registration each semester and a specialized honors curriculum.
鈥淭he Honors Program has given me the opportunity to work directly with some of Shawnee鈥檚 best and brightest students,鈥 said Dr. Scott. 鈥淭hey are smart, but I also find them to be so funny and creative, and they have such a wide range of talents. It鈥檚 really a delight to work with them in the program.鈥
New, current, and transfer students at 黑料社 are all eligible to apply for admission to the Honors Program. To apply, students should submit a personal statement indicating their interest in the Honors Program, two samples of completed works showcasing their ability to succeed in the program, and two references. The online application can be found at shawnee.edu/honors.
鈥淪tudents will get to work one-on-one with faculty mentors, take a specialized version of the first-year experience course, and earn up to $1,000 in financial support for experiential learning,鈥 said Dr. Scott. 鈥淪tudents also have a built-in community on campus through the Honors Program.鈥
For any questions regarding the Honors Program at 黑料社, contact Program Director Dr. Jennifer Scott by emailing jscott2@shawnee.edu. More information is available online at shawnee.edu/honors.