Roundtable Discussion Saturday, November 9, 2013: 10:30 AM-11:20 AM
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Estherwood)
198 Breaking Down the Framework of Viable Hypotheses: Towards Ideal Hypothesis Formation
Deepa Etikala, University of Alabama Birmingham;
Naveed Farrukh, University of Alabama Birmingham
Many honors students engage in research, yet few have had formal, structured training on the principles of hypothesis formation. We will introduce a framework to build viable hypotheses that can readily generate predictions and experiments. Afterwards, the audience will develop their own hypotheses, and we will critique a few together.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Gallier A)
200 Perspectives on Experiential Learning: students' textured exploration
Eamon Brockenbrough, Longwood University;
Jamie Leeuwrik, Longwood University;
Emily Miller, Longwood University;
Charles VanCampen, Longwood University;
Shelby Waugh, Longwood University;
Leighan Worden, Longwood University
Students of the Cormier Honors College at Longwood University will be discussing their various experiential learning practices; including study abroad opportunities, directed studies, internships, and interdisciplinary courses. These opportunities not only serve to foster a richer academic environment, but to create well rounded citizen leaders.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Gallier B)
201 Reforming Alabama's 1901 Constitution
Sharmin Amwer, University of Alabama at Birmingham;
Ashleigh Staples, University of Alabama at Birmingham
In 1901, 155 delegates created a document that reflected their similar minority interests at the expense of the majority of Alabamians. The negative effects of the document are evidenced throughout Alabama today. We will examine the numerous deficiencies of Alabama's constitution and the negative impacts they have had on Alabamians.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Oakley)
199 Meeting, Mentoring, and Modeling: The Essential Role of Honors Student Staff in Recruitment and Retention
Kendall Begier, University of North Carolina Wilmington;
Roxanne Diaz, University of North Carolina Wilmington;
Hannah Stahle, University of North Carolina Wilmington
This roundtable will offer insights into the valuable leaderships roles honors student take on in the recruitment, mentoring, and retention of their peers in the Honors College at UNCW. It will also serve as a discussion for best practices of innovative leadership initiatives in other honors programs.
