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September 16, 2013
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As Honors Student Council we: ◦ Represent and lead all honors students ◦ Liaise between honors students and other university bodies ◦ Bring the honors community together ◦ Provide programming for honors students ◦ Build student leaders Vision for 2013-2014: ◦ To involve more honors students and honors organizations, to increase the sense of community, and to commit to greater representation.
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The purpose of the organization shall be (a) to represent and lead Honors Students at Texas A&M (university-wide and college programs); (b) to serve as a liaison between Honors students and the Office of Honors Programs, Honors faculty, the university administration, Student Government, and other appropriate bodies; (c) to increase visibility, involvement, and the overall sense of community within the Honors Program; (d) to provide programming for its members and other Honors students; and (e) to build student leaders. Vision for 2013-2014: To involve more honors students and honors organizations, to increase the sense of community, and to commit to greater representation.
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Meetings are mandatory ◦ Every other Monday (Rudder 510, 8:30 pm) ◦ Excused absences will be assessed on an individual basis 50% of all socials, events, etc. ◦ Exceptions: D&D, mentoring (if not signed up)… Required for: ◦ End-of-semester dinner ◦ Running for an officer position (after 1 semester)
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Meetings are mandatory ◦ Every other Monday (Rudder 510, 8:30 pm) ◦ May be excused for interviews, class or lab meeting times etc. Let your committee leader know ahead of time! Half of all socials, events, etc. ◦ Exceptions: D&D, mentoring (if not signed up)… Required for: ◦ End-of-semester dinner ◦ Running for an officer position (after 1 semester)
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Dues ◦ $25/semester ◦ $40/year Pays for socials, end-of-semester dinner, subsidizes shirt costs, etc. Shirts ◦ Navy HSC classic = $10 ◦ Periodic table = $12 (for members) Talk to Kendra about either!
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PositionOfficer PresidentKathryn Kudlaty Executive Vice-PresidentMegan Poorman SecretarySam Terrill TreasurerKendra Smale SGA RepresentativeMike Pohlen Tech ChairAaron Lindsey VP of RepresentationTristian Martinez VP of CommunicationsBridget O’Connell VP of Research/AcademicsBrandon Bordovsky VP of Intellectual DiscussionTravis Wainscott VP of ActivitiesEmily Mason VP of Special EventsJohn Barth VP of H-WeekRyan Flaherty
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Tristian Martinez Seeking out opinions of honors students in regard to current/proposed honors policies Desire to increase representation of colleges (whole organization) Surveys Independent research
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Bridget O’Connell Keeping in touch with the Honors Office ◦ Event calendar Sending out information to general honors population Advertising big events ◦ Especially honors dorms
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Brandon Bordovsky Seminars ◦ E-Portfolio ◦ “How to Get Involved in Undergraduate Research” Planning the Honors Open House ◦ Contacting honors professors ◦ Scheduling venue and time
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Travis Wainscott Donuts and Discussions ◦ Contacting and scheduling speakers ◦ 2 per month
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Emily Mason Socials ◦ Member retreats (1 per semester) ◦ Post-meeting dinners ◦ Dead week S’mores Service ◦ Tutoring/mentoring at local school
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John Barth Large-scale speaker/presentation put on for all honors students In the past: Human Genome Possibilities: ◦ T.E.D talk ◦ Pixar speaker
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Ryan Flaherty Scheduling full week of honors-related events in the spring ◦ Fun activities- e.g. visiting the astronomy observatory ◦ Interesting presentations “Mini H-week” coming up this fall ◦ Centered around weekend of the September 5 th
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Field Day: September 19 ◦ 4-6 pm ◦ Simpson Drill Field Donuts and Discussion ◦ September 25 th or 26 th E-Portfolio Workshop ◦ End of September (before the 30 th ?) Mini H-week ◦ Thursday/Friday/Weekend of October 5 th Member retreat ◦ Friday, October 4 th
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Friday, September 20 ◦ 5:00 – 8:00 PM Incentives! ◦ Pizza/drinks the day of ◦ $50 gift card Limited to 40 students https://academicevents.tamu.edu/hur/event/cat-pilot- administration
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Today: ◦ New members sorted into committees ◦ Committees plan event for Field Day ◦ Any tasks assigned by committee head ◦ Be sure to sign in to document attendance ◦ New members should join the FB group! “TAMU Honors Student Council” Next time: ◦ Assign small groups to honors college programs
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Representation Communications Research/Academics Intellectual Discussions Activities Special Events H-Week
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