The University of Dayton

Councils, Committees and Boards

COMMITTEE: Honors Committee REFERENCE DOCUMENT: Faculty Handbook

VICE PRESIDENT RESPONSIBLE: Dr. Fred Pestello, Provost LEAD RESPONSIBILITY:_Dr. Steve Dandaneau, Director of

Honors and Scholars Programs

APPOINTMENT LETTER SIGNED BY: _Dr. Fred Pestello, Provost Updated: 10/03

TERM: Normally, 3-year appointment, except students, who are appointed for one-year terms.

PURPOSE: Advise the Provost regarding the supervision and improvement of the University-wide Honors Program.

MEETINGS: At the call of the chairperson, the Director of the Honors Program. Usually four to six per academic year (two to three per term).

MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION: No specific guidelines. Historically, the Committee has had faculty representation from each of the undergraduate academic divisions and student representation consisting of Honor students in the first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior classes (with two representatives from each class). The Director of the Honors Program serves as chairperson.

MEMBERS DEPARTMENT TERM

This committee will be reformulated as part of the restructuring of the University Honors and Scholars Programs.