The honors curriculum stresses critical and creative thinking, leadership and service. The curriculum is comprised of 17 credits. Most of these credits, such as Honors English and Honors Religion, satisfy the college’s core requirements. Juniors and seniors take a series of one-credit “colloquia” that are centered on the themes of values, vocation and service. Honors students also spend one or two semesters developing an Honors Thesis with a faculty member of their choosing. They present the findings of their research at Inquirere, the college’s undergraduate academic conference. Most honors students elect to study abroad in Greece during the May term of their junior or senior year.
Suzanne Falck-Yi, Ph.D. Dr. Falck-Yi is an associate professor of English and the Director of the Honors College. She teaches several Honors courses, directs the Honors Inquierere Thesis projects, and teaches the “Daughters of Eve” unit of Honors Philosophy.
Robert Alsop, Ph.D. Dr. Alsop is president of the college. He teaches several honors courses, organizes out of classroom experiences, and leads the Honors World Trip.
Steve Smith, M.Div. Professor Smith is an Assistant Professor of Religion and teaches the sophomore-level Honors Ethics course.
Blake Slonecker, Ph.D. Dr. Slonecker is an Assistant Professor of History and Political Science and team-teaches the Honors Philosophy course.
Julienne Friday, MA Professor Friday is Professor of Psychology and Sociology and teaches a unit on Justice in the Honors Philosophy course.
Joe Wilkins, MFA Professor Wilkins is Director of the Creative Writing Program and teaches part of the Honors Philosophy course.