SAU Honors College

The SAU Honors College was founded in 2003 by Dr. David Rankin, president of SAU. Dr. Lynne Belcher served as founding director and is retired from SAU. The Honors College seeks and admits qualified students who seek to pursue a serious academic program with equally gifted peers and committed teachers. Honors classes are small and provide academically enriching opportunities for students and the faculty who teach them. Currently, SAU enrolls nearly 170 honors students and graduates about 66% of admitees in four years or less. Anyone interested in applying to the Honors College or seeking further information should contact the director, Dr. Edward P. Kardas at epkardas@saumag.edu or at 870 904-8897.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Hey, Bus Driver


My CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Learner's Permit

One step taken today in obtaining my CDL. I passed the written (actually touchscreen) portion of the test. On Thursday, weather permitting I'll take the road test. After (if?) I pass that portion I'll be able to haul honors students around in the SAU 24-passenger bus.

Incidentally, my motivation here is quite mercenary. It saves the Honors College $10 an hour, or the amount needed to pay a driver. Moreover, drivers who accompany us on overnight or multi-day trips get paid for the ENTIRE time they are with us (e.g., $240/day). Naturally, I'll be donating my services and thus getting more bang for the buck from the Honors College budget. 
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