Prefix & Suffix Changes for Select Honors Courses

A few of our favorite honors courses are changing prefixes and suffixes

What does this mean? This doesn’t influence the content or any aspects of the course other than how we refer to it and look it up. See below for a list of old prefixes and suffixes and what their new prefixes and suffixes will be!

Farquhar Honors College Course Proposal Information & Guidelines

Overview:

Undergraduate Honors courses bring motivated students and enthusiastic faculty together, creating a distinct and exciting classroom community. Honors courses are often distinguished by creative instructional methodology, multidisciplinary approaches, in addition to faculty expertise. Faculty from all colleges are encouraged to consider teaching an existing Honors course and/or proposing a course in their area of expertise. Faculty affiliated with the Honors College share an interest in the growth and development of high performing undergraduate students and the impact in the broader community. Faculty teaching seminars may also be invited to lead Honors College events, forums, and lectures.

Proposal Process:

The Farquhar Honors College invites proposals for honors courses. Proposals may be submitted at any time. Please note that curriculum review may include both the home college review (to ensure that the course is not duplicative) and review by the Honors College. Further, it may take over a year for an approved course to be offered. The Honors College strives to respond to student topical interests and confirm that courses remain current and relevant. It is helpful when faculty have consulted with department chairs and college leadership when contemplating a proposed honors course. Approval to teach an honors course requires endorsement from both the home department and the Dean of the Honors College. Teaching load and (possible) overload payment is determined by the home department. Many honors courses are taught on a regular frequency schedule. Adjustments are made based on student interest, faculty preferences, and course needs. As noted, new courses are considered by the appropriate faculty curriculum review processes – often involving both the Honors College and the home department/college.

Funding:

Tuition revenue from honors seminars will be directed to the department of the faculty member(s) teaching the course. ‘H’ version course revenue remains directed to the department hosting the course prefix.

Criteria:

Faculty (including academic leadership) are invited to submit honors course proposals and teach existing honors courses.

Honors courses are normally capped at 15 students. Reading Seminars are capped at 8 students. Minimum class size is determined jointly by the home academic department and the Honors College.

Team teaching is valued – especially across disciplines. Faculty are encouraged to develop undergraduate honors courses in the following domains:

• Honors versions of existing courses that satisfy general education requirements or broadly accessible major requirements.

• Honors seminars highlighting specific domains of student interest and faculty expertise. Honors seminars may also support the learning outcomes supporting general education requirements (subject to academic review).

• Core major courses that are designed to offer additional depth, challenge, engagement, and critical reflection.

Course Assessment:

The Honors College may request a supplemental course assessment. Faculty may be asked to contribute course artifacts for peer review.

Proposal Process:

To propose a course, please complete and submit the form below along with your CV and a sample syllabus to the dean of the Honors College. You can download the form here. All course proposals are reviewed by the Honors College’s Faculty Coordinating Committee. Honors seminars are offered at the 1000/2000 level and generally do not carry prerequisites to allow maximum access for honors students. Course proposals may indicate requests/rationale for exception to this guideline. Although course proposals may be submitted to the dean of the Honors College at any time, for a course to be offered in the following academic year, if approved, the proposal should ideally be submitted by October 1st

Please note that you must consult with your department chair and appropriate college leadership (college dean or appointed designee) before submitting this application to confirm their endorsement of the course.

1. Name:

2. Department:

3. College:

4. Phone and email:

5. Proposed title of course:

6. Suggested NSU general education domain of course:

7. Honors College pillar with which the course aligns (inquiry, innovation, creativity, global awareness, art and culture, and ethics see below):

8. Proposed credit load:

9. Proposed meeting schedule of course (part of semester and frequency per week):

10. Statement of what distinguishes this course as an ‘honors’ course:

11. Statement of why proposer is qualified to teach this course:

12. Proposer’s instructor bio:

13. Do you have a confirmed endorsement from your department chair?

NSU Farquhar Honors College Pillars and Outcomes

INQUIRY

Students in the NSU Farquhar Honors College demonstrate skills in scholarship and research necessary to succeed in graduate or professional school and/or the workforce.

• Students apply the principles of conducting academic scholarship and research.

• Students conduct logical analysis and synthesis of information.

• Students communicate research and scholarship results fluently both orally and in writing.

Innovation And Creativity

Students in the NSU Farquhar Honors College recognize and apply multiple disciplinary approaches to analyzing and solving problems.

• Students utilize ideas, methods, and knowledge drawn from multiple disciplines applied to a specific question.

• Students make connections among issues, ideas, and methods learned inside and outside the classroom.

Global Awareness And Sensitivity

Students in the NSU Farquhar Honors College engage and discuss international issues and cultures from around the world.

• Students demonstrate knowledge of and provide comprehensive analyses of local, national, international, and intercultural issues, trends, and systems.

• Students engage in local, national, international, and intercultural problem solving.

Art And Culture

Students in the NSU Farquhar Honors College analyze and appreciate cultural artifacts.

• Students articulate the importance of culture.

• Students demonstrate integrated knowledge and appreciation of the arts in their exploration of important questions and issues.

Ethics And Engagement

Students in the NSU Farquhar Honors College demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles through engagement in the community.

• Students demonstrate an awareness and application of ethical principles.

• Students contribute to successful group and team endeavors including leadership roles in the classroom, campus organization(s), and the larger community.

• Students make meaningful contributions through participation in activities and organizations.

Contact: Andrea Nevins, Dean Farquhar Honors College

954-262-8208; andrshaw@nova.edu