In order to graduate as an Honors Scholar, a student must succesfully complete nine hours of Honors classes and complete 25 hours of off-campus community service
In order to graduate as an Honors Scholar with Distinction, a student must complete fifteen hours of Honors course work and complete at least 25 hours of off-campus community service.
In both cases, the service requirement must be completed within a single semester according to the requirements listed below:
The service requirement may be fullfilled in one of the following ways:
Continuing with an on-going community service activity
Contracting for service with an agency or organization of the student's choice
Students interested in becoming Honors Scholars must attend an orientation meeting at the beginning of the Fall or Spring Semester.
At this meeting, students will complete an application and will receive necessary information needed to complete the requirements of the program.
By the end of the third week, students will submit a Community Service Contract to the Service Coordinator. This contract will include the name of the organization for which service will be done, a description of the project and a signature of the Project Supervisor.
Students will keep a written log of service activities. This log must be signed by the Project Supervisor.
Upon completing 12 of the 25 hours, students will meet with the Service Coordinator to discuss the progress of their project.
The Service Coordinator will contact the Project Supervisor to discuss student progress.
Students will make a formal presentation of their project at Honors Day. Presentations may be delivered orally or may be presented visually.
Students will write a (1,000 word minimum) synthesis paper about their project. A copy of this paper will be kept on file at the North Harris College LRC. The paper will be due on Honors Day.
