SAU Honors College / 21 August 2015
How we recruit honors
students:
From HC Web page (http://www.saumag.edu/honors/):
We admit first-year and transfer
students based upon a global
assessment of academic potential. We examine
ACT scores, high school GPA, required submitted essays, letters of
recommendation and other relevant information. Current SAU students who have
earned at least a 3.5 GPA may petition the Honors College for admission.
Students transferring from affiliated Honors 2+2 programs (SAU Tech, SACC, and
College of the Ouachitas, at present) must hold a minimum college GPA of 3.25.
Also, they too must submit an online application, required essays, and letters
of recommendation.
Honors Demographics
Honors students (N = 175)
study in all four of SAU's Colleges. Most, however, will be found in Sci&Eng,
followed closely by LPA, and more distantly by CoB, and CoE.
Honors FAQ
Are there separate honors courses?
Yes. Honors courses are either full honors or contract honors. In full honors, only honors students may
enroll. Those classes are smaller and are taught differently. Please think
about offering full honors classes in your department.
In contract courses,
students contract with the instructor to elevate a regular class to honors
level. For example, genetics students receive 23 and Me kits to analyze their own genome. Later, they report on
their results to the class orally and in writing. Simply adding a research
paper should be avoided. Projects that are interesting and engaging are best.
Contracts for Spring 2016 must be finalized
by Monday 7 December 2015
Do faculty get paid to teach honors courses?
No, but faculty will be allowed up to $300 per course to purchase
materials or supplement travel expenses. On a case-by-case basis and by written
request additional funds may be provided. (Note: faculty who taught honors
prior to July 2009 may request a $300 stipend in lieu of expense money. Such
funds are subject to normal payroll deductions.)
How many honors credits are required?
Honors students must take a minimum of 24 honors hours in order to
graduate. A few students have taken over 50 honors hours. Nearly all graduate
in four years or less.
What GPA is required to remain in the Honors
College?
The minimum GPA to remain in the Honors College is 3.25. Students are
given one semester to regain that GPA. They retain their honors status while on
probation.
What about travel?
Thanks to recent SAU Foundation funding honors students have been able
to travel in the US (Denver, New Orleans) and overseas (London, South Africa,
and New Zealand).
What is the graduation rate?
About 66% of those admitted graduate with honors in four years or less. Nearly all admitted
graduate eventually. A few transfer, fewer still fail to graduate.
May I donate to the Honors College?
Yes, through payroll deduction. Also, a major donor is sought to name the College.
Contact Information
Ed Kardas (epkardas@saumag.edu)
at Peace 109 or Nelson 200 x4231
(anytime)
David Wingfield
(dlwingfield@saumag.edu) Nelson 200, x4375 (afternoons 1 to 5)
Web page: http://www.saumag.edu/honors/ Blog: http://sauhc.blogspot.com
The honorable Parnell Vann,
mayor of Magnolia will be this year's speaker at the annual matriculation
ceremony on Sep. 20 at 2 pm in Foundation Hall.
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