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Special Programs UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM ANN BOMBERGER, Ph.D., Director * Please note that the Honors Program is currently under revision. The information outlined below, including application and graduation requirements, are subject to change upon university approval. The Gannon University Honors Program provides a challenging and supportive global educational experience for academically mindful, highly motivated students from a variety of backgrounds. Through coursework and co-curricular activities, Honors students engage in critical thinking, ethical reasoning, collaborative learning, research, service, and frequent oral and written communication. As a result, the honors program is a close community of socially responsible global citizens and leaders. Vision Statement Honors students will value knowledge in all areas of life while achieving distinction in their fields of study. They will be a diverse community that is prepared for leadership and service in their chosen professions and communities. Additional Benefits • Honors sections are smaller than non-honors sections. The classroom setting encourages close contact between students and teachers and facilitates students taking an active role in their learning. • Honors students are eligible for additional study abroad scholarships. • Some of Gannon’s best professors teach in our program. • Honors students travel to conferences, museums, and other cultural activities as part of the program. • Students receive special recognition at the graduation exercises. • Our students have priority registration. Special Features Student Advisory Board and the Student/Faculty Honors Committee Students are actively involved in the governance of the program through the Student Advisory Board (SAB) and the joint faculty/student Honors Committee. The SAB makes recommendations on policy and is responsible for assisting the director in running the program. The board also oversees the committees that are responsible for providing a variety of social, service, and cultural events. The faculty/student Honors Committee makes curricular and long-term policy decisions. Conferences and Travel The Honors Program holds memberships in the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and the Northeast Region of NCHC. Students have participated in conferences sponsored by these organizations in New Orleans, Baltimore, Chicago, St. Louis, Niagara Falls, and Denver. University Honors Center The Honors Center functions as a hub for the activities sponsored by the program. It features a study lounge with personal computers, printers, a treadmill desk, couches, and a seminar room. The center is a comfortable place, conducive both to studying and socializing with fellow students and faculty members. Application Requirements Admission to the program is based on academic achievement and potential. The following criteria are considered:
