40th Annual Conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council National Collegiate Honors Council Pre-Conference Program October 26-30 Marriott Renaissance Grand Hotel St. Louis, MO Smart Choices: Peterson’s Honors Programs & Colleges The official guide to NCHC member institutions, SMART CHOICES: Peterson’s Honors Programs & Colleges, has a new name, a new look, and expanded information. Peter Sederberg’s essay on honors colleges brings readers up to date on how they differ from Honors Programs. Lydia Lyons’ new essay shows how two-year honors experiences can benefit students and lead them to great choices in completing the bachelor’s degree and going beyond. Kate Bruce adds an enriched view of travels with honors students. These and all the other helpful essays on scholarships, community, honors semesters, parenting, and partnerships make the 4th edition a must in your collection of current honors reference works. This book is STILL the only honors guide on the market, and it is your best tool for networking with local high schools and community colleges as well as for keeping your administration up to date on what your program offers. For NCHC members only: SMART CHOICES: Peterson’s Honors Programs & Colleges (retail price $29.95) is available to you at $20.00 per copy with free shipping direct from the publisher. Stop by the Pub Board table at the Idea Exchange or the NCHC information booth. The 2005 Conference logo was designed by John Stoughton, a student in the Honors Program at the University of Cincinnati. August, 2005 Dear Honors Colleagues: We are pleased to be sending you the preview program for the 2005 NCHC Conference in St. Louis. In the program you will find the names of conference presenters, the title of their sessions, and the day and time of their sessions. Full session descriptions will appear in the official conference program. If you detect any errors, please contact Patricia Speelman, NCHC Executive Director, at: [email protected] by September 7, 2005. You will also notice the days and times of major conference events, such as the plenary sessions, Beginning in Honors©, Developing in Honors, City as Text©, and the gala, as well as other events/activities. We are anticipating an exciting and educational conference, and look forward to Meeting You in St. Louis. On behalf of the 2005 NCHC Conference Planning Committee, Best wishes, Jon A. Schlenker 2005 NCHC Conference Chair Questions about the 2005 Conference? Email me ([email protected]) or Patricia Speelman, NCHC Executive Director ([email protected]) or phone NCHC Headquarters (402-472-9150) 2005 NCHC Conference: Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri October 26-30 2005 NCHC Conference - Page 1 Table of Contents Gateway to Exploration and Discovery 5 Conference Supporters and Special Thanks 5 Travel Information 6 General Information 6 Conference at a Glance 7 Committee Meetings at a Glance 9 Special Conference Features 10 Conference Program 13 City as Text© Explorations 36 Developing in Honors (DIH) Workshop Schedule 37 Idea Exchange Participants 39 Poster Sessions Schedule 42 Diversity Workshop Schedule 48 Student Interdisciplinary Paper (SIP) Panels Schedule 49 Page 2 - 2005 NCHC Conference Addresses & Contact Information for 2005 Conference & Section Leaders National Collegiate Honors Council Developing in Honors 1100 Neihardt Residence Center Bob Spurrier, Oklahoma State University University of Nebraska-Lincoln [email protected] 540 N 16th St 405.744.6796 Lincoln, NE 68588-0627 [email protected] Ricki Shine, Iowa State University 402.472.9150 [email protected] 515.294.4292 Conference Chair Jon Schlenker, University of Maine at Augusta Diversity [email protected] Glenn Sanford, Sam Houston State University 207.621.3262 [email protected] 936.294.1477 Alumni Reunion Bernice Braid, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Lisa Coleman, Southeastern Oklahoma State University [email protected] [email protected] 718.488.1006 580.745.2770 Awards Graduate School Fair Ann Eisenberg, University of Texas, San Antonio Rosalie Otero, University of New Mexico [email protected] [email protected] 210.458-4106 505.277.4211 Beginning in Honors© Donzell Lee, Alcorn State University Ted Estess, University of Houston [email protected] [email protected] 601.877.6139 713.743.9010 Idea Exchange Book Table Ruth Fox Randall, Johnson County Community College George Mariz, Western Washington University [email protected] [email protected] 913.469.2512 360.650.3446 Sandra Osburn, Kansas City (KS) Community College Celebration of Teaching & Learning [email protected] Larry Clark, Southeast Missouri State University 913.288.7190 [email protected] 537.651.2448 Master Classes Donzell Lee, Alcorn State University John Zubizaretta, Columbia College [email protected] [email protected] 601.877.6139 803.786.3014 Mini Institute on Major Scholarship Preparation City as Text© Craig Cobane, Culver-Stockton College Bernice Braid, Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus [email protected] [email protected] 217.231.6395 718.488.1006 Poster Sessions Conference Evaluation Celeste Campbell, Oklahoma State University Mark Anderson, SUNY Brockport [email protected] [email protected] 405.744.6799 Consultants Center David Forbes, University of South Alabama Lydia (Daniel) Lyons, Hillsborough Community College [email protected] [email protected] 251.460.7473 813.253.7894 2005 NCHC Conference - Page 3 Addresses & Contact Information for 2005 Conference & Section Leaders Public Issues Forum Jim Knauer, Lock Haven University [email protected] 303.394.2038 Student Concerns Holli Hitt, Mississippi State University [email protected] 662.325.2522 Kathleen King, University of Maine at Augusta [email protected] 207.563.2026 Student Interdisciplinary Paper Panels Tom Sawyer, North Central College [email protected] 630.637.5330 Richard Badenhausen, Westminster College [email protected] 801.832.2460 Joan Digby, Long Island University, C. W. Post Campus [email protected] 516.299.2840 Page 4 - 2005 NCHC Conference Gateway to Exploration and Discovery Few locations in the United States embody the theme “Gateway to Exploration and Discovery” as much as St. Louis. Founded in 1764 as a center for the fur trade, St. Louis became the major gateway for explorers and pioneers heading west. Lewis and Clark began their quest from St. Louis in 1804, while the residents of St. Louis funded Charles Lindbergh’s pioneering flight across the Atlantic. Like St. Louis, our ventures in honors education foster a gateway to exploration and discovery—academically, professionally, and personally. We welcome you to share your own honors explorations and discoveries in 2005. Meet us in St. Louis! Conference Supporters The 2005 Conference Planning Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions made by the following in support of this conference: The Fund for American Studies (Friday Continental Breakfast) The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (Poster Sessions) The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (Student Party) New York Times Knowledge Network (Idea Exchange) The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (Welcome Reception) Hotel Information For St. Louis Reservations should be made by phone directly to Marriott reservations: 800-397-1282 or 314/621-9600. Make certain you tell the reservation agent that you want the Renaissance Grand Hotel (there are two Renaissance Hotels in St. Louis), and reference either National Collegiate Honors Council or NCHC when making your reservation to qualify for the conference rate. Renaissance Grand Hotel, St. Louis, MO Room rates: Single/Double occupancy $179.00 Triple occupancy $199.00 Quadruple occupancy $219.00 (No more than 4 occupants will be allowed in any one room.) The cut-off date for the conference room rates is Friday, September 23, 2005. After this date, the hotel will determine whether or not it can accept reservations on a space- and rate-available basis at the National Collegiate Honors Council group rate. 2005 NCHC Conference - Page 5 Travel Information For St. Louis The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau has a wonderful web site; here’s the address: http://www.explorestlouis.com/index. asp Metrolink To reach the hotel from the airport, the best way is to take METROLINK, which costs $3.00 (buy tickets from vending machines at the airport). Get off at the Convention Center stop and walk two blocks east to the hotel. This is an above ground ride from the airport. Taxi Service The estimated taxi fare from the airport to the hotel for one person is $40. TransExpress Shuttle TransExpress Shuttle service is available every 20 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., between Lambert International Airport and the hotel, and costs $15 one-way ($25 round-trip). TransExpress is located in the baggage claim area of the main terminal near exit MT-12. For Southwest Airlines TransExpress is located in the east terminal lower level near the Information Booth. For complete information, go to www.transexpress-stl.com/Pages/airport.html. Car Rental Agencies Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.: (314) 426-0279 Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (800) 227-9449 Payless Airport Parking & Car Rental (314) 423-1259 Driving Directions from Airport Exit Lambert International Airport going east on Interstate 70. Drive approximately 15 miles to downtown St. Louis. Exit the Broadway Exit (one way street). Continue on Broadway and make a right on Washington Avenue. Hotel is 2 blocks up on left side of street across from the America’s Center Complex at 8th and Washington. The fee for on-site parking at the hotel is $14 per day; valet parking is $20 daily. General Information Conference Badges Conference attendees must wear their official conference badges to be admitted to conference events, including all meals, all ses- sions, and the St. Louis Experience on Friday evening. Badges will be with the conference registration packet. Badges may not be transferred. Replacing lost badges requires an additional fee. Job Announcement Bulletin Board A job announcement bulletin board will be located in the registration area.