Arranged from oldest (2002) to newest (2008) (many more available at http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/)
Joy Pehlke "The myth of an honors education". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_4/ai_n28173049/
Peter C. Sederberg "Simple, pure, and true: an emergent vision of liberal learning at the research university". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_1_5/ai_n28246646/
Cheryl Achterberg "Differences between an honors program and honors college: a case study". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_1_5/ai_n28246650/
John R. Cosgrove "The impact of honors programs on undergraduate academic performance, retention, and graduation". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_5/ai_n28246632/
Marca V.C. Wolfensberger "Qualities honours students look for in faculty and courses". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_5/ai_n28246633/
Cheryl Achterberg "What is an honors student?". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_1_6/ai_n28320774/
Dail W. Mullins, Jr. "What is honors?". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_6/ai_n28320746/
Jay Freyman ""What is an honors student?"". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_6/ai_n28320747/
James P. Hill "What honors students want : the views of top Michigan high school and college students". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_6/ai_n28320757/
Peter C. Sederberg "Characteristics of the contemporary honors college a descriptive analysis of a survey of NCHC member colleges". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_6/ai_n28320759/
"First, excepting the freestanding college, the range of honors credit hours required for their distinction extended from 18 to 45, although a significant majority of respondents (24 out of 33 or 72.7%) require between 21 and 30 honors credits. Only three colleges require fewer than 21 honors hours, and six require more. We should recall, though, that the "Basic Characteristics of a Fully Developed Honors Program" suggests that a fully developed program should require that 20 to 25% of the student work be in honors, and "certainly no less than 15%." None of the honors colleges report fewer than 17%, although six fall below 20% required honors credits and another 15 fall in the 20 to 24% range. Nine colleges require 25 to 29% of their student's work be in honors and four require 30% or more."
Frank Shushok, Jr. "Student outcomes and honors programs: a longitudinal study of 172 honors students 2000-2004". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_7/ai_n28436463/
Peter C. Sederberg "Nothing fails like success: managing growth in a highly developed honors program". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_8/ai_n28496003/
Ira Cohen "Robert Burns, Peter Sederberg, and higher education administration". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_8/ai_n28496004/
Donald P. Kaczvinsky "What is an honors student? A Noel-Levitz survey". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_8/ai_n28496013/
Charlie Slavin "Is student participation in an honors program related to retention and graduation rates?". Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. FindArticles.com. 24 Feb, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_9/ai_n31181838/
Astin, A. W. (1993). What Matters in College? Four Critical Years Revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Austin, C.G. (1986) Orientation to honors education, pp. 5-16. In: Fostering academic excellence through honors programs. P.G. Friedman and R.C. Jenkins-Friedman editors. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, No. 25, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Baker, D.P., S. Reardon, and K. Riordon. (2000). Creating the upper Track in American higher education: An organizational ecology of the rise and spread of honors education. Proposal submitted for ASHE Annual Meeting.
Bulakowski, C. and B.K. Townsend (1995). Evaluation of a community college honors program: problems and possibilities. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 19(6), 485-499.
Clark, L. (2000). A Review of the Research on Personality Characteristics of Academically Talented College Students. In: Clark, L. & Fuiks (ed.) Teaching and Learning in Honors, NCHC Monograph, 7-19.
Cosgrove, John. (2005). The Impact of Honors Programs on Undergraduate Academic Performance, Retention, and Graduation. Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council, 5 (2): 45-53.
Coursol, D.H. and E.E. Wagner (1986). Prediction of academic success in a university honors program. Psychological Reports, 58, 139-142.
Cummings, R.J. (1994, summer). Basic characteristics of a fully-developed honors program and how they grew: A brief history of honors evaluation in NCHC. The National Honors Report. 15, 27-31.
DeHart, K.E. (1993). A Comparative Study of Two Northeast Ohio Universities Honors Programs: The University of Akron and Kent State University. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Akron, OH: The University Of Akron.
Gerrity, D.A., J.F. Lawrence & W.E. Sedlacek (1993). Honors and Non-Honors Freshmen: Demographics, Attitudes, Interests, and Behaviors. NACADA Journal, 43-52.
Harte, T.B. (1994). Honors and Non-Honors Students: How Different They Are. The National Honors Report, 15 (2): 12-14.
Jenkins-Friedman, R.C. (1986). Identifying honors students. In P.G. Friedman and R.C. Jenkins-Friedman (Eds), Fostering Academic Excellence Through Honors Programs. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, No. 25. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, pp. 29-40.
Long, B. T. (2002). Attracting the best: The use of honors programs to compete for students. Harvard University: unpublished working paper for the Spencer Foundation.
Long, E.C.J. & Lange S. (2002). An Exploratory Study: A Comparison of Honors & Non-Honors Students. The National Honors Report, 23 (1): 20-30.
Ory, J. C., and L.A. Braskamp. (1988). Involvement and growth of students in three academic programs. Research in Higher Education, 28(2), 116-129.
Outcalt, C. (1999). The importance of community college honors programs. New Directions for Community Colleges, 108, pp. 59-68.
Pascarella, E.T. and P.T. Terenzini (1991). How College Affects Students. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Pflaum, S.W., Pascarella, and Duby, P. (1985). The effects of honors college participation on academic performance during the freshman year. Journal of College Student Personnel, 26(5), 414-419.
Robertson, J.H. (1966). The superior students: characteristics, aspirations and needs. In: J.W. Cohen (Ed.) The Superior Student in American Higher Education, New York: McGraw-Hill, 50-75.
Schuman, S. (1999). Honors Programs at Smaller Colleges. Radford, VA: National Collegiate Honors Council.
Tacha, D.R. (1986). Advising and interacting outside the classroom (25): 53-64. In: Fostering academic excellence through honors programs. P.G. Friedman and R.C. Jenkins-Friedman editors. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, No. 25, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
ERIC #: EJ611564
Title: Liberal Education and the Challenge of Integrative Learning.
Authors: Braid, Bernice
Publication Date: 2000-00-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Journal Name: Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council Journal
Citation: v1 n1 p53-58 Spr-Sum 2000
Publisher: NCHC, Radford University, Box 7017, Radford, VA 24142-7017; Tel:
540-831-6100; Fax: 540-831-5004.
Abstract: Discusses how four varieties of scholarship (discovery, integration,
application, and teaching) can be integrated in a single undergraduate program.
Uses as an example the Honors Seminars, site-specific, experiential
opportunities in which students work and live together in an unfamiliar setting
with all activities organized around an appropriate theme. Contrasts such an
approach with typical segmented curricula. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy; Higher Education; Honors Curriculum;
Integrated Curriculum; Residential Programs; Scholarship; Student Educational
Objectives; Theory Practice Relationship
ERIC #: ED341324
Title: Organization and Working Policy for the Andrews University Undergraduate
Honors Program.
Authors: Brenneise, Coral A., Ed.
Publication Date: 1992-01-22
Pub Types: Reports - Descriptive
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Abstract: This paper describes the organizational structure, managerial
responsibilities, and working policy of the 26-year old Andrews University
Honors Program, an undergraduate program that was designed to attract talented
and motivated students to the school, and operate effectively even during times
of declining college enrollment. First, the paper presents the program's purpose
and outlines its organizational structure, including the administrative
officer's responsibilities. Next, the membership, responsibilities, and faculty
load credit of the Honors Faculty are presented, as are those of the Honors
Council. Also included is an outline of the Honors Executive Council and its
subcommittees whose responsibilities involve formulating, approving, and making
referrals to other groups on policy matters concerning the Honors Program. A
brief description is provided of The Society of Andrews Scholars, whose purpose
is to work with the Director of the Honors Program in producing spiritual and
social gatherings of honors students and faculty, to administer student
activities budgets, and to promote the general well-being of their distinctive
student body. Finally, budget information for areas such as equipment, office,
and project funds is presented. (GLR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement; Academically Gifted; Administrator
Responsibility; College Students; Group Structure; Higher Education; Honors
Curriculum; Mission Statements; Program Administration; Program Budgeting;
Program Design; Undergraduate Study
ERIC #: EJ756184
Title: The Effects of Honors Program Participation on Experiences of Good
Practices and Learning Outcomes
Authors: Seifert, Tricia A.; Pascarella, Ernest T.; Colangelo, Nicholas;
Assouline, Susan G.
Publication Date: 2007-00-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Journal Name: Journal of College Student Development
Journal Citation: v48 n1 p57-74 Jan-Feb 2007
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press. 2715 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21218. Tel: 800-548-1784; Tel: 410-516-6987; Fax: 410-516-6968; e-mail: jlorder@jhupress.jhu.edu;
Web site: http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/subscribe.html
Abstract: Using multi-institution data and a longitudinal, pretest-posttest
design, this study investigated the impact of honors programs on student
experiences of good practices in undergraduate education as well as cognitive
development in the first year of college. We found students in honors programs
advantaged in terms of the good practice measures related to the in-class
college experience. Additionally, we found significant positive effects of
honors programs on critical thinking, mathematics, and composite cognitive
development. We also found conditional effects in which honors programs
participation seemed to have a greater impact for men and students of color on
some learning outcomes. (Contains 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness; Cognitive Development; Educational
Practices; Honors Curriculum; Longitudinal Studies; Pretests Posttests; Multiple
Regression Analysis; Control Groups; Undergraduate Study; College Students;
Academically Gifted; Student Experience; Critical Thinking; Gender Differences;
Racial Differences; Reading Comprehension; Mathematics
ERIC #: EJ781430
Title: The Impact of an Undergraduate Honors Program on Gifted University
Students
Authors: Hebert, Thomas P.; McBee, Matthew T.
Publication Date: 2007-00-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Journal Name: Gifted Child Quarterly
Journal Citation: v51 n2 p136-151 2007
Publisher: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel:
800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com;
Web site: http://sagepub.com
Abstract: Through a qualitative research design, this study examined the
experiences of seven gifted university students in an undergraduate honors
program. The findings indicated the students as adolescents experienced a sense
of isolation resulting from the differences between their abilities, interests,
life goals, religious value systems, and the communities in which they lived. At
the university, the participants discovered within the honors program an
intellectual and social network with other gifted individuals like them.
Together they recognized their strong desire for self-actualization. In
advanced-level courses, they found intellectual stimulation and academic
challenge. Through several components of the honors program they developed
significant psychosocial growth. Throughout their experiences, the honors
program director became a mentor and played an important role in facilitating
experiences designed to address the diverse needs of these gifted young adults.
Implications of the findings are presented along with suggestions for designing
appropriate honors program experiences for gifted university students. (Contains
1 table and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Honors Curriculum; Research Design; Stimulation; Qualitative
Research; Academically Gifted; Social Networks; Undergraduate Students; Self
Actualization; Student Needs; Program Effectiveness; Mentors
ERIC #: ED306805
Title: Report on Honors Programs at the University of Arizona, Arizona State
University and Northern Arizona University.
Authors: Austin, C. Grey
Publication Date: 1988-11-00
Pub Types: Reports - Descriptive
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Abstract: A study of the quality of undergraduate education at Arizona's three
public universities is presented as a working paper in the final report of the
Arizona Board of Regents' Task Force on Excellence, Efficiency and
Competitiveness. The honors programs at each university are reviewed and
evaluated, with recommendations made for improving the delivery of educational
services to gifted and talented students. The rationale and objectives for such
programs are discussed, and their characteristics are noted. Supplemental
programs for honors students are listed, including honors semester abroad,
"inter nos," honors forum, undergraduate research program and forum
speaker series, scholarship program, honors student association, pre-college
program for gifted and talented students, honors awards, honors program
privileges, and community of scholars. The University of Arizona, Arizona State
University, and Northern Arizona University are evaluated, and recommendations
are made according to curriculum, advising, admission and retention, size of the
program, facilities, administration, staffing, budget, recruitment, planning,
and organization. Appendices include information on: the review of the honors
program, University of Arizona, March 28 and 29, 1988; the review of the honors
program, Arizona State University, March 29, 30, and 31, 1988; and the review of
the honors program, Northern Arizona University, April 1, 1988. (SM)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted; Acceleration (Education); Advanced Placement;
College Students; Competition; Educational Quality; Efficiency; Excellence in
Education; Higher Education; Honor Societies; Honors Curriculum; Independent
Study; Public Colleges; State Universities; Undergraduate Study
ERIC #: EJ808092
Title: Advising in Undergraduate Honors Programs: A Learner-Centered Approach
Authors: Huggett, Kathryn Dey
Publication Date: 2004-00-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Journal Name: NACADA Journal
Journal Citation: v24 n1-2 p75-87 Spr-Fall 2004
Publisher: National Academic Advising Association. NACADA Executive Office,
Kansas State University, 2323 Anderson Avenue Suite 225, Manhattan, KS
66502-2912. Tel: 785-532-5717; Fax: 785-532-7732; e-mail: nacada@ksu.edu; Web
site: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu
Abstract: Findings from a study of undergraduate honors education introduce
a new perspective into the debate over approaches to academic advising.
Learner-centered advising emerged as a key attribute of high-quality honors
programs. The learner-centered approach is consistent with a range of advising
approaches and styles because through it advisors retain emphasis on student
learning experiences and development. Insights on existing advising perspectives
and recommendations for advising honors students are discussed. Advisors and
administrators are encouraged to examine both practice and underlying philosophy
while conducting further research to develop advising theory that will inform
effective practice.
Descriptors: Honors Curriculum; Academic Advising; Faculty Advisers; Student
Personnel Services; Student Personnel Workers; Undergraduate Students; Theory
Practice Relationship; Educational Philosophy
ERIC #: EJ779134
Title: Research Portfolio Use in Undergraduate Honors Education: Assessment Tool
and Model for Future Work
Authors: Snavely, Loanne L.; Wright, Carol A.
Publication Date: 2003-09-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Journal Name: Journal of Academic Librarianship
Journal Citation: v29 n5 p298-303 Sep 2003
Publisher: Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel:
877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com;
Web site: http://www.elsevier.com
Abstract: This article describes the use of a research portfolio in a credit
course for honors student thesis research, an approach that supports authentic
assessment, assists students in understanding the interconnectedness of
research, and provides a template tool for organizing the information gathering
process.
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials); Performance Based Assessment;
Undergraduate Study; Honors Curriculum; Portfolio Assessment; Courses; Theses;
Research
ERIC #: EJ809149
Title: Honors Education and the Prospects for Academic Reform
Authors: Dennison, George M.
Publication Date: 2008-10-00
Pub Types: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Journal Name: Innovative Higher Education
Journal Citation: v33 n3 p159-168 Oct 2008
Publisher: Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643;
Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site:
http://www.springerlink.com
Abstract: Honors education has the potential to serve as the foundation for
reform of undergraduate education. Calls for reform during the last three
decades have not resulted in change, in large measure because of the failure to
engage the faculty and students in the effort. While prescriptions for change
have abounded, conditions on campus and within society at large have not proven
favorable. This article suggests that the implementation of Honors education
helps to create the conditions supportive of reform.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study; Educational Change; Honors Curriculum; Higher
Education
ERIC #: EJ022549
Title: What Honor Students Don't Like About Honors Programs
Authors: Rainsford, George N.
Publication Date: 1970-00-00
Pub Types:
Journal Name: Coll Board Rev
Journal Citation: 76, 18-19, Sum '70
Publisher:
Abstract:
Descriptors: Admission Criteria; Educational Innovation; Faculty Evaluation;
Higher Education; Honors Curriculum; Instructional Improvement; Student College
Relationship; Undergraduate Study