Honors Program. Edmonds Community College th Avenue, West Lynnwood WA 98036

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1 Honors Program Edmonds Community College th Avenue, West Lynnwood WA 98036

2 Dear Prospective Honors Student, I am pleased to invite you to join the EdCC Honors Program. In keeping with the Edmonds Community College mission, the Honors program increases academic opportunities for highly motivated, intellectually talented, and creative students who strive for additional academic challenge. All Edmonds Community College students may apply. Students admitted to the program are challenged to develop their potential by participating in Honors activities, developing mentoring relationships with dedicated faculty, and engaging in a community of motivated learners. As an EdCC Honors Student you will: Participate in small seminar- sized team- taught classes with other Honors students Follow your academic passions in research seminars, internships, and service learning opportunities Enjoy special cultural and social activities designed to create a close learning community and explore the relationship between your academic subjects and the world around you Have priority registration and specialized advising Be recognized as an Honors Student at Commencement Be eligible for Scholarships through the EdCC Foundation The program is designed to allow you to expand your honors experience to all of your academic experiences at the college via Internships, Service Learning Projects, Honors Classes, and Individualized Honors Contracts. If this is something that you are interested in contact the Director of the Honors Program, Robin Datta ( , rdatta@edcc.edu) or visit the Honors Program Website at to submit application materials. Please do let me know if you have any questions. Cordially, Robin Datta, Ph.D. Director, EdCC Honors Program Chair, Department of Political Science Edmonds Community College rdatta@edcc.edu

3 Philosophy and Values of the Program The program s philosophy and values build on those the College articulates. Program Philosophy: In keeping with the Edmonds Community College Mission the Honors Program increases the academic opportunities for highly motivated, intellectually talented, and creative students who strive for additional academic challenge. The program is open to all EdCC students who meet the basic admissions criteria and it emphasizes the identification and encouragement of students coming from campus programs. Students admitted to the program are challenged to develop their potential via a variety of education related activities, by developing mentoring relationships with dedicated faculty, and by participating in a community of motivated learners. Program Mission: The phrase Every Step of the Way encapsulates EdCC s general approach to educational opportunity. The Honors Program strives to build on that opportunity by: Providing and supporting an enriching and stimulating academic environment Creating and supporting a community of learners Encouraging students to make the best use of campus opportunities for integrative, interdisciplinary, and experiential work Stressing work in advanced critical thinking and analytic skills coupled with higher- level expression Serving as a pathway from remedial and college- prep programs through the college s academic transfer and professional tech programs and out to the four- year transfer institutions and/or employment

4 Q: How do I become an Honors Student? A: To enter the Honors Program a student must: Questions about the Program Complete the Honors Program Application and undergo a comprehensive review Criteria to be considered by the Honors Council/Committee include o A college- level or High School GPA 3.2 and above and/or o Strong faculty recommendations for participation and/or o Strong evidence of interest in pursuing honors work and/or o Strong evidence of interdisciplinarity and/or creativity and/or o Demonstrated commitment to program goals as evidenced in student interest and goals statement Q: How do I maintain my status as an Honors Student? A: To remain in the Honors Program a student must: Maintain an overall 3.2 College- Level GPA Meet with their Honors Advisor to develop an academic plan based upon the upcoming Honors offerings Make satisfactory progress through the program by enrolling in at least two Honors- related courses and activities throughout the year Q: I am interested in some of the Honors Classes but I am not currently an Honors Student. Can I participate in them? A: Yes. We recognize that not everyone can commit to a two- year program and welcome you to participate in Honors Classes as long as 1) you meet the basic prerequisites for the class and, 2) that you understand that the class will be taught at the Honors Level. You may even wish to undertake Individual Honors Contracts in your courses. Honors Classes and Contracts completed with a grade of 3.2 or above will be noted on your transcript. Please contact the Honors Director, Robin Datta, for details. Q: How do I apply for the Honors Program? A: You can download the Honors Program Application from Q: How do I create an Individual Honors Contract? A: Download the Individual Honors Contract Form from Discuss an Honors Project with whom you wish to work. Finalize the Contract and submit it to the Honors Director no later than 5:00 PM on the Tenth Instructional Day of the quarter. Submit via [rdatta@edcc.edu].

5 Q: How do I graduate with Honors? A: To graduate with Honors a student must have: A cumulative 3.2 GPA in their Honors Work A minimum of 30 Honors- level Course Credits. This should include: o 10 Credits of Honors Seminars spread out over 6 academic quarters Year 1: 3 Credit Fall Cornerstone Seminar 1 Credit Winter Seminar 1 Credit Spring Seminar Year 2: 1 Credit Fall Seminar 1 Credit Winter Seminar 3 Credit Spring Capstone Seminar o Designed around a Final project/portfolio o 10 Credits of Honors Work Honors Sections and/or Individual Honors Contracts o 1 to 5 Credits of: Supervised Internship coupled with a 198- level class or incorporated into a regular class and/or Supervised Service Learning coupled with a 198- level class or incorporated into a regular class o 5 Credits of drawn from the following Menu Supervised Internship coupled with a 198- level class or incorporated into a regular class and/or Supervised Service Learning coupled with a 198- level class or incorporated into a regular class and/or Study Abroad Opportunities couple with enhanced projects and/or Honors Sections and/or Individual Contracts An Honors Project that reflects advanced work in their program/field/discipline o Synthesizes their experiences o Applies their cumulative learning o Prepared during the Seminars Q: What is the Honors Project? A: The Honors Project is a capstone for the Honors experience whose foundation is established early on in the student s time in the program based upon their interests. It may be within a student s major discipline or it may be a separate project that represents an interdisciplinary response to their learning. The project may take the form of a paper or creative project that synthesizes and reflects upon their educational experiences and applies their cumulative learning. In either case there must be evidence of advanced work and process. Students will work closely with their advisors to shape the project as they proceed through the program. As a representation of academic work such portfolios are useful for applying for academic transfer.

6 Q: Whom may I contact for advising? A: Robin Datta is the main advisor for this program. He can be reached at rdatta@edcc.edu or You may also talk the to members of the Honors Program Faculty if you have questions about doing honors work in their areas: Advisor List Faculty Member Department Phone Robin Datta Political Science rdatta@edcc.edu Jeff Eldridge Mathematics jeldridg@edcc.edu Judith Forth Computer Information Systems jforth@edcc.edu Pranab Kumar English prkumar@edcc.edu Melissa Mackay Mathematics mmackay@edcc.edu Erik Ray History eray@edcc.edu Karen Townsend Health and Human Services karen.townsend@edcc.edu Greg Van Belle English gvanbell@edcc.edu Rachel Wade Physics rachel.wade@edcc.edu Andy Williams Accounting andy.williams@edcc.edu Application Process 1. Fill out the attached Honors Program Application 2. Write the two required essays and attach them to your application 3. Arrange to have two letters of recommendation from two people you think could best comment on your interest in and ability to undertake honors work ed directly to rdatta@edcc.edu. Letters can come from former teachers, college instructors, and/or employers as long as they can meaningfully comment on your abilities 4. Collect unofficial copies of your transcripts (HS and College- Level) and include them with your application. If submitting an application via please make sure to attach PDF copies of your transcripts 5. Submit your completed application to Dr. Robin Datta in Alderwood Hall 253- B or via What happens to your application after submission? Once completed (application form, essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation), the Honors Director will forward your materials to the Honors Program Committee for approval. The committee will vote to approve, to see more information, or to deny entry. You will receive status reports from the Honors Director.

7 Edmonds Community College HONORS PROGRAM Admission Application Please return completed Last name: Permanent Mailing Address: Dr. Robin Datta Director, Edmonds Community College Honors Program th Avenue, West Lynnwood, WA Phone: First name: Phone (day): Phone (evening): Cumulative College GPA*: If less than 12 college credits, cumulative High School GPA: Total college credits earned: EdCC Student ID Number (if available): Today s Date: Expected date of graduation from college: Letters of Recommendation have been requested from (at least two): What are you most interested in studying? Have you previously participated in a high school, college or university Honors Program or taken Honors-level courses? Please list the school(s) and Honors subject(s) studied: What academic, extra-curricular, or community activities have you been actively involved in? Respond to the following two items using one or more well-written paragraphs for each explanation. (Please attach your typed responses to this application.) 1. Explain in detail why you would like to become an Honors Program student. 2. Explain in detail how your life experience, intellectual interests, and academic background could contribute to the Honors Program. If known, who is your academic advisor? How did you learn about our Honors Program? Do you require financial assistance to enable you to participate in the Honors Program? Yes No Do you currently receive financial aid? Yes No If yes, which financial aid do you receive? Pell Grant Work Study Other: Federal student loans

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