The Neosho County Community College Honors Program offers a
unique and challenging learning experience to students with the desire
to excel. Members of the program have the opportunity to enroll in
special sections (via contract basis) of select general education
courses that will provide a stimulating learning experience. Members
will also be encouraged to realize their full potential and
responsibility for leadership by studying leadership skills using
current research and classic examples. They will share these experiences
as a member of an exciting and committed learning community.
Benefits of participating in the Honors Program
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Receive leadership training and experience
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Participate in and give scholarly presentations at regional and national honors conferences.
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Experience being a member of an exciting learning community.
Receive recognition as an Honors Scholar at graduation and on transcripts.
Honors Program Requirements (for non-scholarship students):
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Students must have a
3.00 GPA to gain admittance into the Honors Program.
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Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA to remain in the
Honors Program.
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Students must receive at least a B in the course in order to receive Honors recognition on their transcripts.
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Students must complete 12 credit hours of Honors designed classes to graduate with the Honors Scholar
designation
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Students must take the 3 credit hour HUM 250 Leadership class to graduate with
the Honors Scholar designation
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Developmental classes may NOT be designated for Honors credit.
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Students must have approval from the Honors Program Director to be
admitted into the Program.
For more information contact:
Mindy Ayers
Honors Director, Chanute Campus
620.431.2820 ext. 239
mayers@neosho.edu
or
Kevin Blackwell
Honors Coordinator, Ottawa Campus
785.242.2067 ext. 303
kblackwell@neosho.edu