November 29, 2022

Attendees:
Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ms. Kim Vizena, Ms. Meghan Rapp, Mr. Andrew Strange (Reaud Honors College); Dr. Cristian Bahrim (Undergraduate Research); Dr. Gina Hale, Dr. Ashwini Kucknoor (College of Arts & Sciences); Ms. Clare Burns (College of Business); Dr. Xianchang Li, Dr. Qiang Xu (College of Engineering); Dr. Stephanie Chadwick, Dr. Nicki Michalski (College of Fine Arts & Communication); and Ms. Taylor Gruizinga (Mary & John Gray Library).

Unavailable:
Dr. B. Garrick Harden, Dr. Joe Nordgren (College of Arts & Sciences); Dr. Rebecca Boone (Council of Instructional Departments).

Not Filled:
College of Education & Human Development

Agenda Items

1.   Update on Creative Pathways/Honors IN Major - Mr. Andrew Strange

• Ideas from the council?
  • Highlight each major-specific course in course list

2.   Review Honors College graduate requirements: Research - Mr. Andrew Strange

• Ideas from the council?
  • Honors Experiences - email opportunities to students 
    • Students are currently informed via RHC newsletter, social media, and emails, in addition to LU's Campus Announcements

3.   Review website - Ms. Meghan Rapp

• Searchable Guidebook 
• Request for Honors Faculty to provide student ePortfolio examples and intro to link course on website: see POLS 2301 
• Ideas from the council?
  • Student feedback on website, possibly through a survey

4.   Honors Faculty Retreat: Tentative date, May 8 - Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux

• Topic Ideas
  • Collaborative work on syllabi - outcomes-based instruction
  • Ideas from the council?
    
    • Topic: Course rigor  
    • Check on date for retreat, with regards to academic calendar, as finals may be scheduled

5. Texas Model United Nations (TexMUN) - Ms. Meghan Rapp

• Purpose and process
• Countries: Ireland, Brazil, Nicaragua
• Committees: General Assembly and Security Council

6. Honors Scholars Day - Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux

• 18 booths, 8 presenters = 179 guests and volunteers
• Honors graduation stoles 

7. Presidential Scholars / Reaud Scholars - Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux

• New minor program in Honors / Honors-only sections
• Provost Office - Curriculum
• Reaud Leadership Institute
• Honors Scholars Day

8. Seminars and Topics: Courses always needed - Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux

• Seminars - 1 cr.
• Topics - 3 cr.

9. Announcements - Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux

• New Hire
• Overhaul HSA
• Cadenza magazine  
• Ideas from the council?
  • Get booth at Career Expo in spring