Events & Deadlines
LAST DAY to RSVP for the Honors General Assembly, SGA Meet & Greet, and Cookout!
Founding student members of the Honors College included the annual Honors General Assembly in the bylaws to ensure that students and faculty had at least one open forum for information and feedback each year.
This year, we invite the Honors community to meet and eat together on Thursday, April 22, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. on the Shocker Hall East Patio! The event will begin with college updates from the Dean, as well as, a meet and greet with the Honors Senators in the Student Government Association. Afterwards, pre-packaged food will be served.
Click here to RSVP yes or no for this event so we have an accurate count for the food order. The deadline is TODAY.
At the event, aim to keep each other safe through practicing social distancing and wearing masks when not eating or drinking.
LAST CHANCE Apply to Be an Honors Ambassador
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Do you desire to get more involved on campus?
Do you hope to develop professional skills?
Do you want to share about your Honors experience?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should definitely apply to be an Honors Ambassador!
For more information about the responsibilities and benefits you would have as an ambassador, visit the Honors Ambassador website.
Click here to apply. Applications close TODAY.
Email Angelique Banh at honorsoutreach@wichita.edu with any questions.
Join Us for the End of Year Honors Hangout!
The virtual hangout will be on Friday, April 23, from 3 - 5 p.m. Compete for Honors House points and find out which House has earned the most points this year! RSVP here.
Apply to Serve on the Honors College Student Council
Applications to serve on the Cohen Honors College Student Council 2021-2022 are open!
We are looking for students who want to develop as leaders and improve the Honors
community.
Click here to apply. The deadline is Friday, April 30.
What does it mean to be a leader in Honors? We have leaders in our labs, classroom, student organizations, and governance. Being a leader in Honors means working to discover your strengths and the strengths of others. Leadership sometimes means standing at the front of the room, but it sometimes means asking a thoughtful question or inviting someone else to speak. It means listening, observing, figuring out what are the greatest needs, and working independently or collaboratively to meet those needs.
What does the student council do? The Council activities change every year, but the mission is the same: The Honors Student Council aims to develop a strong sense of community and common identity among Honors students by providing opportunities and serving as a refuge to all students of the Cohen Honors College. The Council uses innovative approaches to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students and serves as the voice of students through communication with the staff, faculty, and Dean of the Cohen Honors College.
But what have they done lately? Recent initiatives led by the Council include: changing Honors admissions messaging and application requirements, hosting Honors Hours and extended lounge hours, awarding fee scholarships, and recommending a security camera in the lounge area.
For information about current Council members, click here. The Student Council typically meets every Thursday 5 - 6 p.m. by Zoom and meets at least twice a year with the Faculty Council. To bring an idea or concern to the current Student Council, email honorsassistant@wichita.edu.
Watermark Scholars Application Is Open
Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics related studies and careers. Two students will be selected from the pool of applicants and awardees will each receive $5,000 to help continue their education.
To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” They're looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers!
Click here for more information. The deadline is July 15.
News & Information
Important Information for Honors Graduates
Congratulations! You are graduating with an Honors distinction on your transcript or diploma. You are one of a select few students across campus who has chosen to pursue interdisciplinary excellence and rigorous major coursework. You have created what it means to be a Cohen Honors student, setting the standard for generations of Honors students who will follow in your footsteps. Thank you!
Please read all the way the way through this list of things to know and do for graduation:
Commencement Recognition
- Visit the bookstore to order your stole. Graduates who have earned an Honors track distinction (any departmental honors, Lindquist Honors Scholar, Leadership, Law and Public Policy, Interdisciplinary Honors) are eligible to wear an Honors stole for commencement.
- The Honors College will provide coins to all graduates who earned one of the tracks mentioned above. Stop by the Honors College office to pick up your coin.
- The Honors College will provide medallions to all graduates who have earned a University Honors Minor or the Honors Baccalaureate. Stop by the Honors College office to pick up your medallion.
- General information about commencement can be found on the commencement website. Please read through the information as this year will be different than years past. Here are a couple pieces of advice – thanks to Jessi Raburn!
- Arrive early, as running in after everyone has left will be stressful for you.
- Don’t bring things that need to be carried. Leave your backpack, purse, or coat with a relative or at home. There will be no place for you to leave it and you are not allowed to carry it into the ceremony.
- Remember to bring your Shocker Card with you to check in!
Honors Yearbook
Fill out the yearbook form to be included and commemorate your time in the Cohen Honors College! Please send an individual picture (headshots/senior pictures) to HonorsAssistant@wichita.edu. We also welcome group pictures from Honors events and of Honors students around campus/town.
Graduating Student Survey
You will be receiving a Cohen Honors Graduate Survey, which is your chance to tell what we have done well and how we can improve. Providing us with this information is a small but important piece of your legacy within the Cohen Honors College.
Many congratulations! We look forward to the worlds you will create.
If you have any questions about your Honors College graduation status, please contact your Honors academic advisor. If you need any additional accommodations, please let us know at Honors@wichita.edu.
Enroll in Honors Courses this Fall!
Here are some Honors courses that still have spots available. There are more courses with spots available that are not below. Follow the instructions underneath to find information about every Honors course offered in Fall 2021.
- Speaking Spanish in the U.S. (Note: You do NOT need to know the Spanish language to take this course)
- History Beyond the Headlines
- Survey of Law & Public Policy
- OK Boomer & Beyond
- The Power of Storytelling
- Exploring Our National Parks
- Epidemics in World History
How to find all Honors courses that will be offered in Fall 2021
Log into your myWSU account. Click on the myClasses tab. Find the yellow box titled
Registration Tools on the right side. In that box, click on Student Registration (Banner
9). On the right side, click on Browse Class Schedule by Term. Select Fall 2021. Click
the continue button. Find the search criteria titled Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.).
Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. Click the search button.
Participate in an Honors College Research Study
This qualitative case study design has the goal of understanding the perceptions of the Honors College regarding diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Participants must be 18+ and must also be a member of the Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College.
Procedure: Students complete a questionnaire with 10-15 questions targeting areas of diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Click here to fill out the questionnaire.
Contact: If you have any questions, please email Dr. Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu.
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Honors College Information
The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.
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