HNR 110 - Honors in Practice

2. Demonstrate the ability to integrate academic knowledge and skills into a real-world, structured learning experience.

3. Collaborate effectively during the structured learning experience, demonstrating the ability to lead and contribute as a member of a team.

4. Critically evaluate personal growth, new insights, and enhanced skills gained through the structured learning experience.

5. Articulate how the structured learning experience informs future academic, personal, and professional aspirations.

6. Develop an understanding of diverse interpersonal and cultural perspectives through meaningful interactions in the learning environment.

7. Deliver a well-organized presentation, report, or alternative communication format that outlines the outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned during the structured learning experience.  
Course Outline:
30 - 40 hours field work

4 in-person class meetings

I. Prior to start of class: Identify structured learning experience and submit brief explanation of experience/responsibilities and a supervisor.

II. Professionalism and Expectations

     A. Review the purpose and significance of the “Honors in Practice” course.

          1. Requirement of Hours

          2. Communicate with supervisor about the evaluation process.

          3. Create a time sheet/hours tracker.

          4. Complete any required orientation at the structured learning experience site.

B. Review the Honors Program pillars, professionalism, and accountability from HNR 101.

III. Design the Learning Contract

     A. What is it?

          1. How does this experience align with the honors program pillars?

          2. Outline goals, activities, and communication with supervisor.

     B. Past examples

     C. Meet with supervisor to finalize and/or feedback.

IV. Learning Contract Revisions

     A. Instructor feedback on learning contract outcomes and goals

     B. Rewrite, resubmit.

V. Reflection

     A. What is reflection?

     B. Types of Reflection

     C. How to use reflection as a tool for self-assessment and personal development

VI. Honors Program e-Portfolio

     Requirements/Additions for HNR 110

VII. Final Presentation

     A. Requirements

     B. Practice

     C. Present to class and invited Honors Program staff.

Meeting #1 (first class)

• Review the purpose and significance of the “Honors in Practice” course.
• Review the Honors Program pillars, professionalism, and accountability from HNR 101.
• Design the Learning Contract
  • How does this experience align with the Honors Program pillars?
  • Outline goals, activities, and communication with supervisor.
• Introduce reflection as a tool for self-assessment and personal development.
• Discuss the various models of communication: written reports, presentation, small group discussions.

Meeing #2 (mid-semester)

• Small group discussions
  • How’s it going?
  • Positives/Successes? Challenges?

Meeting #3 

• Small Group Discussions
  • How’s it going?
  • Positives/Successes? New learning? Have challenges from last meeting been addresssed?
• Practice Final Presentations.

Meeting #4 (final class)

• Showcase the results of the structured learning experience to peers, instructors, and honors program community.
• Discuss the transferable skills and knowledge acquired through the structured learning experience.
• Explore opportunities to continue applying the principles of “honors in practice” in future academic and professional endeavors.

Work between In-Person Meetings

• Participate in bi-weekly discussion board guided reflections on experiences. 
• Meet with supervisor for mid-semester evaluation.
• Meet with supervisor for end of semester evaluation. 
• Add materials on this experience to the e-portfolio (completed e-portfolio requirement to complete Honors Progam).

Classroom Discussion 10-20%

Mediated Instruction 5-10%

Facilitated Group Discussion 10-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
Students will serve 30-40 hours in a structured learning experience they are responsibile for setting up (examples:  internship, job shadows, research project, leadership role in a campus organization).

Students will be required to have a supervisor/mentor who will complete a mid-semester and end of semester evaluation. 
Equivalent Courses:
None.

*End of semester final presentation to course instructor, peers in the course, supervisors, and invited Honors Program staff

Portfolio 15-20%

Site Supervisor/Mentor Evaluations 10-15%

Guided Reflections 20-25%

Other 5-10%