Wilkes Honors College students continuously
engage in the process of growth and change
while on campus. The extent and intensity
of each student's involvement in academic
work and other aspects of campus life,
such as campus clubs and organizations,
community service activities, and service-learning,
determine in large measure the degree
of individual success attained.
Together, these components are integral
aspects of the Wilkes Honors College academic experience
and also encourage engagement within
the larger community. Clubs and organizations,
community service projects, internships,
and study abroad experiences all provide
opportunities for students to interact
with other classmates, faculty, staff,
local and international communities,
and national and international organizations.
Each student brings unique characteristics
to the collegiate experience. Programs
and services must be conceptualized and
delivered in such a way that the worth,
dignity, and aspirations of each individual
are respected. Students are enriched
by a supportive and challenging academic
community marked by the pursuit of common
purposes, the embracing of common values,
and the appreciation of individuality
and diversity.
Student development occurs outside as
well as inside the academic classroom;
it is fostered by action as well as reflection;
it is reinforced by the nurturing of
character as well as the attainment of
knowledge; it is promoted by the pursuit
of individuality as well as collective
engagement.
Specific objectives of student affairs:
Providing Services. The Honors College
provides
a variety of services that promote the
well being of students. Services range from orientation,
study-abroad and internship coordination,
counseling referral, retention, and meeting
basic academic and personal services
that are responsive to more individual
student needs.
Enhancing Individual
Development. The
Honors College Student Affairs mission
is to foster the educational, psychological,
social, spiritual and physical development
of individuals. Services and programs
are offered that enable students to expand
their capabilities and understand how
to handle personal problems which, if
left unattended, inhibit learning and
development. An Honors College student can seek advice
on issues of student and academic development
at any point in his or her student career.
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