The Culture of Competition
Honors In Action
Honors in Action is the process that provides opportunities to apply learning and practice real-world problem-solving by developing an in-depth, action-oriented project related to Honors Study Topic research. Academic research into the themes related to the Honors Study Topic is what makes the difference between Honors in Action and simply action. Honors in Action is informed action designed to make a lasting impact and contribute to the betterment of society. Through engaging in Honors in Action, students develop and demonstrate:
Honors Study Topic
The Honors Study Topic changes every two years so that it will always be a timely and relevant subject of importance to the human experience in a global context. This Honors Program Guide details the 2012/2013 Honors Study Topic, The Culture of Competition.
Consideration of complex, real-world issues and further research into them builds the analytic and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary and valued in advanced academic pursuits, workplaces and communities.
Honors Program Guide
Each component of this guide reveals The Culture of Competition topic in both familiar and unexpected ways through 10 themes.
Honors in Action is the process that provides opportunities to apply learning and practice real-world problem-solving by developing an in-depth, action-oriented project related to Honors Study Topic research. Academic research into the themes related to the Honors Study Topic is what makes the difference between Honors in Action and simply action. Honors in Action is informed action designed to make a lasting impact and contribute to the betterment of society. Through engaging in Honors in Action, students develop and demonstrate:
- awareness of the importance of seeking out multiple perspectives augment understanding and improve decision-making.
- abilities to draw research conclusions and develop ideas to make a difference.
- effective planning and capabilities to initiate action.
- intentional and purposeful efforts to grow leadership skills.
- understanding of the need to involve others and work together
- capacities to lead and manage self and others to motivate, overcome obstacles, perform in complicated environments and accomplish goals.
- aptitudes for assessing progress, adjusting to circumstances and measuring results quantitatively and qualitatively.
Honors Study Topic
The Honors Study Topic changes every two years so that it will always be a timely and relevant subject of importance to the human experience in a global context. This Honors Program Guide details the 2012/2013 Honors Study Topic, The Culture of Competition.
Consideration of complex, real-world issues and further research into them builds the analytic and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary and valued in advanced academic pursuits, workplaces and communities.
Honors Program Guide
Each component of this guide reveals The Culture of Competition topic in both familiar and unexpected ways through 10 themes.
Scholarship Project Blog
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Academic Conferences and Conventions
Part of being a 5 Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is attending academic conferences and conventions. These events bring together Phi Theta Kappa members from local, regional, national, and international chapters of the International Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in the spirit of academic competition. Find out more about participating in research projects and being a part of presenting the club's findings. |