Values, Benefits, Expectations
Commonwealth Honors Program values equity, integrity, honesty, perseverance, academic achievement, independence, intellectual curiosity, self-reliance, and a collaborative spirit.
Benefits of the Program:
- Membership in a community of intellectually curious learners
- Increased opportunities for scholarships
- Guaranteed transfer to any of the Commonwealth Honors Programs or Honors Colleges in the Massachusetts University system
- Enhanced prospects for acceptance to private four-year colleges and universities
- Participation in upper level seminars
- Development of leadership skills
- Attendance at scholarly conferences
- Resumé building activities such as the Honors Research Conference
- Participation in special events and networking activities
- Recognition as a Commonwealth Honors Scholar at Commencement
Expectations for honors students:
- Demonstrate academic and personal integrity
- Commit to be a full participant in the honors experience
- Collaborate with students and faculty
Pursue independent scholarship - Interact respectfully with members of the college community
- Cultivate student success skills
- Participate annually in the research conference
- Uphold CHP Values
Expectations for honors faculty:
- Mentor students through completion of their honors experience
- Guide students through their research papers/projects
- Advise students how to fulfill their honors requirements
- Commit to participate in honors activities
- Participate in the growth and development of the honors program
- Participate in annual honors conference
- Serve on the Honors Committee
- Uphold CHP Values and participate in faculty meetings/retreats once a semester