Honors College Honors Program - University Honors Scholar

z-2018-2019 Program Change - Major, Minor, or Certificate

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  • Select Program below, unless modifying an Acalog Shared Core.

  • Type of Program*

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    1. Please turn on the help text before starting this proposal by clicking on the icon in the top right corner of the heading. Items with help text indicating format should be typed in the exact format as the help text (excluding the quote marks).
    2. Import curriculum data from the Catalog by clicking on in the top left corner.
      1. In the pop-up screen that appears, select the current catalog,
      2. In field titled “or add filter” select Prefix from the drop down box; click the drop-down box for “add another filter” and select Code.
      3. In the Prefix and Code boxes that have appeared, enter the course prefix and number, respectively (e.g. STA and 205).
      4. Click “Search Available Curriculum” and the course should appear in a list.
      5. Click the course you intend to edit (or return to Step C if it was not found).
      6. Scroll to the bottom (do NOT adjust any of the check-boxes) and click “Import This Item."
    3. In order for the program to track changes. DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO CURRENT CURRICULUM UNTIL PROPOSAL IS LAUNCHED in order to track changes.
      However, there will be remaining fields with an (*) that are required, and you must fill those in before you will be able to launch the form. Do this.
    4. Once all required fields have been filled in, click in the upper left corner, to launch proposal.
    5. Once you have launched the proposal form you can then begin editing imported fields, adding justifications, etc. All changes from that point will be tracked. Optionally, you may also attach syllabi or any additional supporting documents by clicking on the Proposal Toolbox icon.  . Please be aware that forms submitted without appropriate justifications and/or an impact report will be returned to the proposer without consideration.
  • Department/ Unit Submitting Proposal*
  • Does this change require TEC approval?*
  • Does this change require the Faculty Senate approval?*
    Faculty Senate approval is needed when proposing changes to a major.
  • Program Level*
  • Status*
  • Program Type*
  • Degree Type*
  • Indicate Full Program Name*
    University Honors Scholar
    University Honors Scholar
    i.e. Chemistry, B.S.
  • What changes to the program (major, minor, or certificate) are proposed?*

  • To merge or combine multiple tracks into one, you will need to include information in this form to change only the track you wish to keep, incorporating the information from the other tracks into one.  You will then need to complete a program delete form for each of the other tracks.

    To delete a Major, Minor, Certificate, Track, Specialization or Concentration you must use the 2018-2019 Program Deletion - Major, Minor, or Certificate Proposal form and include a Teach-Out plan.

  • Provide a detailed narrative describing program change(s) requested.*

    Our current Honors Program curriculum requires five honors seminars and a six credit hour capstone project. The new curriculum, as described in the Honors College Task Force report, requires a more structured pathway (as described below) and 24-25 hours total, with a total of six honors seminars and the six credit hour capstone project. 

    Below is the catalog description of the program:

    To earn the University Honors Scholar Distinction, students must complete the Honors College curriculum which includes complete 24 credit hours of honors coursework: HNR 101, HNR 102, one of three tracks, an additional seminar, and two HNR 400-level capstone project courses.

    The tracks are interdisciplinary in content but they focus on arts and humanities, natural sciences and quantitative reasoning, or social and behavioral sciences. The tracks meet the general education learning outcomes for the tracks and develop the skills necessary to synthesize information, propose a question, and develop the appropriate methodology to complete a meaningful project.

    Ultimately, the students work one-on-one with a professor to complete a capstone project in two HNR 400-level courses. This project reflects the culmination of the undergraduate academic experience. Students select a topic of their interest, develop the literature review, propose the methodology, and manage the timeline to present their findings at the Conference of Honors. 

    Students who complete the honors program earn the distinction of University Honors Scholar on their diploma and transcript. This distinction counts as a secondary area in graduation requirements.

    This will help the UCC members and the registrar evaluate changes requested.
  • Provide a detailed justification for the requested changes.*

    These changes have been made to improve on the strengths of the current program, to create a cohesive structured curriculum, and to move from program to Honors College. As stated in the Honors College Task Force Report (attached to this form), "The Honors College Task Force hereby presents a proposal for the mission, structure, governance, and curriculum of the new NKU Honors College retaining the best of the current program and making improvements in deficiencies of the program.  These changes are proposed to best recruit and retain high achieving students and to contribute to their success." Further justification and explanation can be found in this report.

  • If changing multiple program options for more than one program offering, provide detailed list of all changes broken down individually
    i.e. changing core curriculum, hours, and electives for major, and changing core curriculum for minor.

  • If changing Admission Standards, please consult the correct catalog publication for program requirements and paste text below. Do not note proposed changes until proposal is launched.

  • Admission Standards

    NKU's honors program is open to incoming freshmen, continuing NKU students, and transfer students. Prospective students should apply by visiting the honors website (http://honors.nku.edu) and completing the honors application form.

    Note: The honors application is separate from the NKU application for admission.

    The Honors College Admissions Committee considers several aspects of a first-year applicant's record when making admissions decision including:

    • Strength of the required essay
    • Completion of a rigorous course of study
    • High school
    • Results of standardized test
    • Involvement in extracurricular activities and a record of leadership and service

    The Honors College Admissions Committee considers several aspects of a currently enrolled or transfer applicant's record when making admissions decision:

    • Strength of the required essay
    • Earned minimum GPA of 3.25 in collegiate coursework
    • Involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Program Description

    The Honors College encourages students to think across discipline-specific boundaries, to envision and articulate connections between disciplines that may not seem to be readily connected, to see applications of their studies beyond the university to a larger global community, and to imagine innovative solutions. The learning outcomes of honors courses include demonstration of superior communication skills, both in writing and speaking, analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking. The capstone project is the exit requirement for the honors program and affords students the opportunity to engage in independent research or creative work, an undertaking particularly valued by potential employers, graduate schools, and professional schools and programs. Similarly, the designation University Honors Scholar on the diploma and transcript is a distinction that provides students with a competitive edge.

    The Honors College supports co-curricular activities that include activities to promote civic engagement, global perspectives, and leadership experiences. The honors program awards scholarship money to students in the program to support travel experiences of various kinds, including trips that are part of honors courses, study-abroad endeavors undertaken as part of an academic major, travel related to conferences, and capstone expenses.

  • Follow these steps to propose changes to the program curriculum:

    Step 1

    If you are removing courses, proceed to Step 2.

    There are two options to add courses for proposed changes: "Add Course" and "Import Course." For courses that already are in the catalog, click on "Import Course" and find the courses needed. For new classes that are in the Curriculog Approval Process click on "Add Course"-- a box will open asking you for the Prefix, Course Number and Course Title.

    Step 2

    Click on  "View Curriculum Schema." Click on the area/header of the program where you would like to add/remove courses. When you click on "Add Courses" it will bring up the list of courses available from Step 1. Select the courses you wish to add. For removing courses click on the and proceed.

  • Curriculum for Program:*
    If changing the courses included in the core curriculum courses, indicate the number of hours required for students to satisfy program requirements and the updated core curriculum for program.
  • If changing program's student learning outcomes, please list all SLOs.
    General Education > A - Critical Thinking
    A1. Students effectively gather material relating to a focused topic, using a variety of tools, sources, and search strategies.
    General Education > C - Oral and Written Communication
    C1. Students express ideas using oral communication skills with attention to topic and audience.
    General Education > C - Oral and Written Communication
    C2. Students create and write coherent, grammatical pieces for a variety of topics and audiences.
    General Education > C - Oral and Written Communication
    C3. Students employ the principles of rhetorical communication.
    General Education > C - Oral and Written Communication
    C4. Students analyze and interpret college-level readings in various settings and disciplines.
    General Education > E - Personal Responsibility and Community
    E1. Students identify ethical perspectives and responsibilities of individuals.
    <p>I. Develop a sense of intellectual identity and orientation within an interdisciplinary context.</p>
    <p>II. Students will evaluate information and its sources critically.</p>
    <p>III. Students will interpret and synthesize data and/or sources for various audiences.</p>
    <p>IV. Supports a constructive team climate by engaging in effective communication, demonstrating mutual respect, and making significant contributions to team.</p>
    <p>V. Students will learn tools for evidence-based analyses.</p>
    <p>VI. Students will recognize that global issues are complex.&nbsp;</p>
    <p>VII. Students will identify a focused and manageable/ doable topic that appropriately addresses relevant aspects of the topic.</p>
    <p>VIII. Connects and extends knowledge from one&rsquo;s own academic study/field/discipline to experiential learning.</p>
    <p>IX. Students will define how personal decisions impact the greater world.</p>
    <p>X. Students will demonstrate how to be a respectful global citizen.</p>

  • Proposed Date for Curriculum Changes

  • Semester
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  • Does this change affect an articulation agreement?
  • If yes, list affected articulation agreements

  • Navigate to the Reports tab at the top of the page, run an Impact Report for each course involved in the change by selecting the correct Catalog from Add External System. Answer below according to the results.

  • List any courses from any department that are added or deleted from this program

    "Honors gen ed" -H sections of classes (ENG 151H, GLY 120H, PSY 100H, etc.) previously counted as possible electives in the old curriculum. These courses will no longer count toward the University Honors Scholar curriculum. Please see attached Memorandum of Understanding with acknowledgements from affected departments.

  • Please attach memorandum of understanding from Departments affected in the Proposal Toolbox .

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    24.0199

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