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Ramapo College Honors Program

General Meeting September 13th, 2018. Ramapo College Honors Program. Welcome Back. Director : Dr. Rebecca Root Office Hours – Tuesdays 1:45-4:45 Other times by appointment Assistant Director : Chris Brittain Student Aides : Amy Aroune Sam Anklowitz. Honors Offices.

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Ramapo College Honors Program

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  1. General Meeting September 13th, 2018 Ramapo College Honors Program

  2. Welcome Back • Director: Dr. Rebecca Root • Office Hours – Tuesdays 1:45-4:45 • Other times by appointment • Assistant Director: Chris Brittain • Student Aides: • Amy Aroune • Sam Anklowitz

  3. Honors Offices • Lounge: A112 • Office: A111 • Conference Room: A110

  4. The Honors Lounge • Open 24/7 • Scan in with your Student ID • Utilized for • Studying/Homework • Computer Usage/Printing • Honors Development Groups • Movie Nights • Co-curricular Events

  5. Staying Connected • Honors Website • www.ramapo.edu/honors • Honors Facebook • Facebook.com/RamapoHonors • Instagram • @RCNJHonors

  6. Calendar • We have shared the Honors Google Calendar with all Honors students • Click the link in the email to add it to your Google calendar. • You can add the calendar through the Google Calendar app on your phone as well. • Dates and locations are subject to change.

  7. Registration • Honors Students Have Priority Registration! • Honors courses are only open to Honors students. • They are first come first served, priority given based on seniority and Nursing majors.

  8. Spring 2019 Courses • Honors 110-01- Social Science Seminar • Dr. Kristin Kenneavy • Mon./Thurs. 11:20-1:00 • Honors 201-01 – Studies in the Arts & Humanities • Dr. Stephen Rice • Mon./Thurs. 2:15-3:55 • Honors 201-02 – Studies in the Arts & Humanities • Dr. Pinar Kayaalp • Mon./Thurs. 11:20-1:00

  9. Spring 2019 Courses • Honors 220-01- Global Awareness Seminar • Dr. Rebecca Root • Tues./Fri. 9:55-11:35 • Honors 220-02 • Dr. Huiping Li • Mondays 6:05 – 9:35 • Honors 325-01 • Dr. Sam Mustafa • Hybrid course, Wednesdays 9:55-11:35

  10. Study Abroad • Participating in a Study Abroad program as an Honors Program member during your time at Ramapo College will allow you to become a global citizen. • Students who study abroad may apply for scholarships from the Hiden Family Endowment funds and the Century 21 Scholarship. • Students in the College Honors Program who enroll in a study abroad program that is at least 4 weeks long may substitute one study abroad course for HNRS 420.

  11. Scholarships • Students should indicate their interest in being considered for Honors scholarships when they apply to study abroad through the Roukema Center. • Visit https://www.ramapo.edu/scholarships/scholarships-students-can-apply/ for Honors Scholarships • Scholarship deadline – October 29th • Study abroad deadline – Winter/Spring – October 1st, 2018 • Study abroad deadline – Summer/Fall – March 1st, 2019

  12. Honors Spring Break Trip • Possibility of 2019 Spring Break Trip for Honors Students in Nepal • Service Trip would be 8-9 days. • Cost would be approximately $1000. • Please contact us if interested.

  13. Honors 4-Year Plan • https://www.ramapo.edu/honors/4-year-plans/ • Remember – Every class except for Honors 420 fulfills a General Education Requirement!

  14. Senior Project Timeline • September 20th – Required senior project meeting, 1-2pm • September 30th – Timeline Completion • October 30th – 1st Check-In • Apply for IRB if needed • December 15th – 50% Completion • January 30th – 3rd Check-In • March 11th – Completion Form Due • April 3rd – The Honors Symposium.

  15. Senior Project Process for Juniors • October 30th – Idea Form due • May 1st – Senior Project Proposal Form due

  16. Graduation Applications • Please submit Applications for 2019 Graduation with College Honors by deadline • October 15th, 2018 for January Graduation • November 15th, 2018 for May or August Graduation

  17. NRHC and Conference Info • Dr. Root must approve your proposal and 300 word abstract. • Proposal preparation with Dr. Root can be done by appointment before November 1st. • Baltimore, MD April 11-14th • A great experience, travel excursion and way to get involved in the Honors Program!

  18. Creating A Proposal • Step 1—Study the conference theme. The conference theme provides some context for the conference. • Step 2—Write the proposal. Come up with an intriguing title that clearly states your project’s intent and makes a connection to the theme. Your project summary, or abstract, should be no more than 300 words. • Step 3—Choose your presentation category. Paper, Poster, Roundtable, or Idea Exchange • Step 4—Submit the proposal to Dr. Root by November 1st • Step 5—Conference decisions will be sent out in December. Visit NRHCHonors.org for more details.

  19. Additional Notes • Proposal submissions should be based off of already completed research. • Please read NRHC website and instructions. • Please proofread submission thoroughly. • DO NOT submit to NRHC website, we will submit for you.

  20. Co-curricular Requirements • General Meetings • 1 per semester • Academic Events: • Minimum 2 per year • Civic Engagement: • Minimum 10 hours per year (except for seniors) • Reflections due at the end of the year • Special Events: • Optional but encouraged • Honors Development Groups (First Year Students Only): • 10/13 in Fall, Community Service Project in Spring

  21. Upcoming Academic Events • Lunch in the Lounge (AE) – Director of Fellowships – October 11th • Lunch with a Professor (AE) – October 25th • Students should read professors’ research before the event. • RSVPs due by September 30th • Honors Family Day (AE) – November 3rd • Alumni Panel (AE) – November 5th

  22. Student Executive Board • Pietro Lombardo • Connie Marion • GaganNamburi • Gabriella Ulloa • Dahiana Arenas • Amy Aroune • Meg Baldwin • Stephanie Guzman • Alexa Hacopian

  23. Upcoming Special Events • Extreme Team Building – September 26th @ 7:00 pm in the Pavilion • Halloween Dance – October 26th • Toys for Tots Dance – December 1st • Minute to Win It Night – December 12th

  24. Family Day • Eighth annual Family Day is happening on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018! • Event is from 11 am to 3 pm, please RSVP via e-mail or sign-up sheet • Volunteers needed for events throughout the day

  25. Toys for Tots Honors Dance • December 1st, 7-10pm • Cost of Admission is one Toy

  26. Honors Olympics • Year-long competition between Honors Development Groups • Every Special Event holds a point value • Points are gained through success within competitions, attendance, participation, and creativity • The end of the year is capped with the HDG Finals, an entire day of competitions, food, and fun.

  27. First Event – October 1st • Extreme Team Building • Wednesday, September 26th • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Friends Hall • Winning Team Gets 10 Honors Olympics Points

  28. Eastern State Penitentiary • Bus Trip Saturday, October 20th • 20 Seats open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors • RSVP by October 1st

  29. Questions?

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