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45th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council Kansas City, MO October 20 - October 24, 2010 Special thanks to Emily Byrtus from Clarion University for the design of the conference logo. Rhythms and Currents Kansas City, “The Heart of the Midwest,” pulsates with jazz rhythms and the currents of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers that flow through its environs, nourishing the landscape and nurturing its rich ethnic and economic diversity. Like the exquisite fountains that grace Kansas City’s plazas and boulevards, turning water into art, honors programs and colleges channel the currents of higher education, providing access to challenging academic opportunities and enriching life experiences for students and professionals. To sustain these programs, especially in uncertain times, NCHC members work together to improvise variations on the themes of excellence and achievement, creating our own honors jazz. NCHC is goin’ to Kansas City in 2010 — Kansas City, here we come! SponSorS 2010 Conference Sponsors The 2010 Conference Planning Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions made by the following in support of this conference: • The Fund for American Studies – LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. Programs in Washington DC • Golden Key International Honour Society • GlobaLinks Learning Abroad • The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi • Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company Architecture Planning • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars • Texas A&M University • The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 2 45th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council Welcome & General InformatIon Welcome Conference Attendees: Hello! On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, the Board of Directors, and the staff of the National Collegiate Honors Council, I extend a warm Midwestern welcome to the 45th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Our theme of Rhythms and Currents invites us to reflect on Kansas City’s role in the artistic, cultural, and industrial development of our nation and how these developments have come about despite eddies and obstacles. The rhythms and currents of higher education have indeed been fraught with challenges in recent years, but the talent, persistence, and aspirations of honors programs and colleges endure, seeing us through the hard times and allowing us to shine. As teachers, learners, and professionals, NCHC members have long worked together, forming a community dedicated to the betterment of our programs, our institutions, and our world. The 2010 conference builds on this tradition, and you will find much within its program to educate and enlighten. I look forward to renewing acquaintances and making new friends during our time together this week. Kansas City, we have arrived! Warmly, Bonnie D. Irwin 2010 NCHC Conference Chair President-elect General Information Information Desk equipment for your presentation, please do not ask the Marriott Wednesday, October 20 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM staff to hook up or plug in any unauthorized AV equipment. Be Thursday, October 21 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM aware that NCHC takes no responsibility for unauthorized or Friday, October 22 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM unapproved AV charges. NCHC will turn all such charges over to the presenter for full and prompt payment. Registration Wednesday, October 20 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Job Announcement Bulletin Board/Message Board Thursday, October 21 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM A job announcement bulletin board will be located in the Friday, October 22 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM registration area. One-page job announcements in a form suitable for posting may be attached to the bulletin board. Conference Badges In addition, a message board will also be located in the registration area and will be available for postings by any Conference attendees must wear their official conference conference attendee. badges to be admitted to conference events, including all meals, all sessions, and the Welcome Reception. There will be a $50 fee for replacement badges. ADA Statement and Sign Language Interpreters This publication will be made available in accessible formats Audio-Visual Equipment Policy upon request. Please call (402) 472-9150 for information. If you have a physical disability that requires special considerations in If you are making a presentation, we must ask you not to use any order for you to attend the NCHC Annual Conference, please AV or computer equipment that Bonnie Irwin, the conference notify NCHC at (402) 472-9150. chair, has not authorized in writing in advance. We have provided the Marriott with a list of approved presentations Sign language interpreters will be available for selected and their AV needs. If you have not been authorized to use AV conference sessions; please email [email protected] with your preferences. www.nchchonors.org 3 Welcome & General InformatIon NCHC Publications Sales Thursday, October 21 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday, October 22 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, October 23 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers Thursday, October 21 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday, October 22 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, October 23 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Meetings All board and committee meetings are open to the membership. Student Designation Students are identified by an * throughout this publication. Thank you to the Dr. Patrice Berger & The Honors Program Information Services Publications & Photography Printing Services Mail & Distribution 4 45th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council NcHc missioN statemeNt & Board of directors NCHC Mission Statement Board of Directors I. Vision Officers Excellence in and respect for honors education John Zubizarreta, President Columbia College-South Carolina II. Mission Bonnie Irwin, President-elect The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Eastern Illinois University is the professional association of undergraduate Greg Lanier, Vice President honors programs and colleges; honors directors and University of West Florida deans; and honors faculty, staff, and students. NCHC Rolland Pack, Treasurer provides support for institutions and individuals Freed-Hardeman University developing, implementing, and expanding honors Robert Spurrier, Secretary education through curriculum development, program Oklahoma State University assessment, teaching innovation, national and international study opportunities, internships, service Lydia Lyons, Past President and leadership development, and mentored research. Hillsborough Community College More generally, NCHC carries out this mission by serving honors professionals and by advocating NCHC Board of Directors support for and excellence in higher education for all Term Expires in 2010 students. Ginny Atkinson, Central Arizona College Grace Benton, University of Alabama at Birmingham * III. Core Values Statement Kathy Lyon, Winthrop University The National Collegiate Honors Council values an Jay Mandt, Wichita State University atmosphere that promotes academic opportunity Anna Mullen, Iowa State University * and challenge for honors students and faculty. Anne K. Schnitzenbaumer, Ball State University * Within this intellectual environment, members of honors communities demonstrate integrity, respect, Richard I. Scott, University of Central Arkansas and excellence. Through the honors experience, Nathan Torno, Texas A&M University * participants realize enhanced personal, social, and intellectual development. The NCHC recognizes Term Expires in 2011 the importance of life-long learning and social Jamie E. Beko, University of Indianapolis * responsibility in preparing individuals for an increasingly complex world. These beliefs and values Bernice Braid, Long Island University Brooklyn are reinforced among member institutions through Ellen Buckner, University of South Alabama the collegiality and shared purpose of the NCHC. Elizabeth Callahan, Saint Louis University Alex Cler, Eastern Illinois University * Douglas Peterson, University of South Dakota Term Expires in 2012 Kyoko Amano, University of Indianapolis Jerry Herron, Wayne State University Kim Klein, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Jaskiran Mathur, St. Francis College * student www.nchchonors.org 5 taBle of coNteNts Sponsors . 2 Letter of Welcome and General Information . 3 NCHC Mission and Board of Directors . 5 Hotel Information . 7 Hotel Map . 8 Kansas City Attractions . 10 Conference at a Glance . 13 Conference Features . 16 Navigation Tips . 17 Student Roadmap . 18 Signature Programs . 20 Featured Speakers and Events . 24 Portz Scholars . 27 Key to Conference Strands . 28 Chronological Listing of Program Sessions: Wednesday . 29 Thursday . 30 Friday . 37 Saturday . 90 Sunday . 112 Signature Program Detail: Best Honors Administrative Practice . 113 City as Text™ Explorations . 115 Committee Meetings . 117 Consultants Schedule . 118 Developing in Honors . 121 Exhibit Hall . 125 Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels . 126 Student Moderators . 128 Appendices: Fellows of the NCHC . 130 Portz Fellowship . 132 Portz Grant Recipients . 133 Future NCHC Honors Educational Opportunities . 134 Regional Honors Councils . 135 2010 Conference Planning Committee . 136 Past Presidents . 137 Future Conferences . 138 Past Conference Sites . 139 Monographs & Journals . 140 Directory of Honorary Members . 141 Directory of Professional Members . 142 Directory of Student Members . 146 Directory of Speakers & Presenters . 147 6 45th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council KaNsas city marriott doWNtoWN Hotel Information Rooms &