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In this issue, we highlight activities in the Honors program at each Maricopa college.This is just some filler, pardon the hack! This is just some filler, pardon the hack! This is just some filler, pardon the hack! This is just some filler, pardon the hack!
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Kim Chuppa-Cornell
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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The Chandler-Gilbert Community College Honors Program fosters student discussion with faculty and guest lecturers that will better prepare them to complete baccalaureate degrees or to begin their careers. The program also provides students opportunities to serve as tutors and mentors on campus.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Conrad Bayley
Estrella Mountain Community College
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John Frasure
Estrella Mountain Community College
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Estrella Mountain Community College's Honors Program emphasizes the values of the cultural world outside the classroom. The worlds of the theater, symphony, opera, dance, and art are highlighted by an annual arts spring break trip to Los Angeles.
Glendale Community College
Mary Leskovsky
Glendale Community College
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The Honors Program at Glendale Community College offers talented and motivated students opportunities for extended academic and personal growth. Travel and cultural enrichment enhance classroom experiences for Glendale's Honors students who participate in specially designed honors courses.
GateWay Community College
Alex Backus
GateWay Community College
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At GateWay Community College a student in any major may be in the Honors Program. In fact, most of those currently in the program have identified an occupational program as their major. There are opportunities to pursue topics of individual interest with a faculty mentor. The mentor approves a student's Honors Project and meets with the student throughout the semester.
Mesa Community College
Doug Conway
Mesa Community College
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Betsy Hertzler, Honors Chair
Mesa Community College
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Mesa Community College stresses the value of community service by requiring 1 credit (50 hours) of Service Learning. The Program also expects each Honors academic experience to include research, writing, and public presentation to prepare students for success in future academic and employment experiences.
Phoenix College
Alan Haffa
Phoenix College
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The Phoenix College Honors Program emphasizes an inter-disciplinary approach, connecting academic disciplines and multiple cultures. The Classical Studies Program at Phoenix College is an Honors learning community where students take designated Honors classes designed to give them a solid academic background transferable to any Liberal Arts major, Law, or Business.
Paradise Valley Community College
Linda Knoblock
Paradise Valley Community College
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The Paradise Valley Community College Honors Program promotes excellence in learning, leadership, and community commitment. It promotes community building by sponsoring events such as Pizza with Professors which has featured programs ranging from Fibbonacci numbers to the Buxton Art Collection to Antarctica.
Rio Salado College
Barry Wukasch
Rio Salado College
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In an effort to recognize and encourage excellence in many talented students, the Rio Salado College provides an Honors Program which includes the President's Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa, and Honors Program classes with award stipends for eligible students. Rio Salado adapts its honors courses to fit its mission of providing customized, accelerated, and distance courses for students in a non-traditional college.
Scottsdale Community College
Harry Hude
Scottsdale Community College
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The Scottsdale Community College Honors Program fosters critical thinking and academic excellence among Honors students. The goal of the Honors Program at Scottsdale Community College is to generate a sense of community grounded by discussion, collaboration, and mutual respect. All honors courses incorporate research, a written document, and an oral presentation. If possible, service learning is also integrated.
South Mountain Community College
LynnAnn Wojciechowicz
South Mountain Community College
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The Honors Program at South Mountain Community College provides opportunities for students and faculty to engage in stimulating and challenging intellectual activities. South Mountain's Honors Program focuses on "Scholarship First" and integrates activities with Phi Theta Kappa in the areas of leadership training, service projects, and fellowship opportunities.
 Betsy Hertzler, Ed.D., (Mesa Community College)
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Margaret Hogan, Ed.D., mcli
Honors Program
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/honors/
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