AU Honors College—History

• 1979: Honors “Program” establishedwithin College of Arts and Sciences

• 1981: “University Honors Program”(eligibility extended to all curricula)

• 1998: “University Honors College” * Dr. Jack Rogers (1998-2006)* Dr. James Hansen (2006-present)

* Directors:* Dr. Caine Campbell (1979-86, 1988-90)* Dr. Sara Hudson (1986-88)* Dr. Bill Gwin (1990-98)* Dr. Jack Rogers (1998-2006)* Dr. James Hansen (2006-present)

To offer some of the most vital advantages of a small

college while ensuring that students benefit fully from the

resources and rich diversity of a major research university.

Underlying Principle/Mission statement

Academic Excellence with Integrity

Global Perspective

Leadership and Civic Engagement

MISSION

VISION

*To educate men and women who will have an important and ethical influence in the world, affectingacademic, professional, civic, social, and businessoutcomes.

*To improve practices in undergraduate education and enhance the undergraduate experience at Auburn University generally.

*To become a leading force in Honors education nationwide.

Small (3% of total UG), low profile, low visibility, low budget

1979-2006

AUBURN UNIVERSITYSTRATEGIC PLANNING

SITUATION ASSESSMENT

October 2006

Messina & Graham

DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION“Market AU’s stronger undergraduate programs and the Honors College much more proactively to win more talented students”

(page 115)

CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

News and Events

AU INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP TOTAL TO $15.5 MILLIONMarch 2007

AUBURN - Auburn University is offering a school record $15.5 million in scholarships for the 2007-08 academic year, including more than $2 million worth of new scholarship offers for Alabama’s top high school students.

28-29 30-32 33-36

3.24-3.49

3.50-3.74

3.75 +

Spirit of Auburn Scholarships

Presidential Tuition Plus

Founders Tuition

University $1500

CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

Scholarship funding surges 25 percent this year2:17 PM, January 31, 2008

AUBURN - Auburn University has seen a 25 percent increase in funding for student scholarships this academic year to a record $18.5 million. Auburn students saw an increase in funding for both need-based and merit-based scholarships. Enrollment officials predict continued growth in scholarships, with funding for Spirit of Auburn scholarships expected to double in the next academic Year. The record increase in scholarship funds was achieved in the aftermath of a 2006 commitment by the AU Board of Trustees to significantly increase scholarship aid to Auburn students. That pledge came in a year in which Auburn was awarding a then-record amount of $14.8 million in scholarships.

New AUPresidentG. Jay Gogue

CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

Auburn Univ

(up to 2008)

U of Alabama U of Houston

Director (1/2 time) Dean Dean

Assistant Director

(full time, not summers)

Director of the Computer-Based Honors Program

Executive Associate Dean

Administrative Secretary

(full time)

Director of the International Honors Program

Associate Dean (1/2-time: concurrently serves as associate dean of undergraduate research)

Director of the Honors Academy Assistant Dean

Assistant Director of the University Honors Program

Coordinator of Academic Services

Coordinator for Prestige Scholarships & Awards

Coordinator of Constituent Relations & National Merit Coordinator

Program Manager of the Computer-Based Honors Program

Academic Adviser

Major Gifts Officer Student Services Manager

Administrative Specialist Business Administrator

Director of Development

Technical Support Services

Program Manager of Office of Undergraduate Research

Office Assistant II

Auburn Univ

(today)

U of Alabama U of Houston

Director

(full time)

Dean Dean

Associate Director for Prestigious National Scholarships

(full time)

Director of the Computer-Based Honors Program

Executive Associate Dean

Associate Director for Student Services

(full time)

Director of the International Honors Program

Associate Dean (1/2-time: concurrently serves as associate dean of undergraduate research)

Administrative Secretary

(full time)

Director of the Honors Academy Assistant Dean

Assistant Director of the University Honors Program

Coordinator of Academic Services

Coordinator for Prestige Scholarships & Awards

Coordinator of Constituent Relations & National Merit Coordinator

Program Manager of the Computer-Based Honors Program

Academic Adviser

Major Gifts Officer Student Services Manager

Administrative Specialist Business Administrator

Director of Development

Technical Support Services

Program Manager of Office of Undergraduate Research

Office Assistant II

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Number of applicants to Honors College

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Number of entering Honors freshmen

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Total population of Honors College

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1400

Institution Honors Enroll.

Total Undergrad. Enroll.

% Honors

Admission Standards

Arkansas 1850 11,743 15.8 28 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Ohio State 4000 33,817 11.9 30 ACT/1300 SAT + top 10% of class

Miss St 1178 11,098 10.6 28 ACT/1240 SAT + top 5% of class

Georgia 2200 22,730 10.3 No minimums: entering class averages 31 ACT/1380 SAT and 3.8 GPA

Clemson 1050 13,257 8.0 31 ACT/1350 SAT + top 3% of class

Virginia Tech 1600 21,087 7.6 32 ACT/1400 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Alabama 1150 15,832 7.3 28 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.3 GPA

Auburn (2008) 1400 19,812 7.0 29 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Iowa State 1300 19,433 6.7 30 ACT/1320 SAT or top 5%

Utah State 663 10,728 6.2 28 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.8 GPA

So Carolina 1000 16,399 6.1 29 ACT/1300 SAT + top 5% of class

Florida 1800 32,006 5.6 30 ACT/1350 SAT + 3.9 GPA

LSU 1300 23,766 5.5 28 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Penn State 1800 33,208 5.4 No minimum requirements: typically 31-32 ACT/1380-1400 SAT and 3.9 GPA

Oklahoma St 911 16,731 5.4 27 ACT/1200 SAT + 3.75 GPA

Auburn (2007) 1000 20,302 4.9 29 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Kentucky 800 17,050 4.7 28 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Ol Miss 500 11,143 4.5 No minimums: general profile is 30 ACT/1310 SAT + 3.85 GPA

Central Florida 1200 28,584 4.2 No minimum requirements; typically offers admission to top 10% of class.

West Virginia 700 18,449 3.8 No minimum ACT/SAT; 3.7 GPA

Auburn (2006) 750 20,302 3.6 29 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA

Washington St 550 16,786 3.3 29 ACT/1300 SAT + 3.8 GPA

Tennessee 600 18,739 3.2 Open to entering students who have received specified scholarships

New Mexico St 300 10,238 2.9 26 ACT/1170 SAT + 3.75 GPA

No Car St 450 19,226 2.3 29 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.6 GPA

SURVEY AVG: 6.3%

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College Fall 2008 Fall 2007 2-yr total Fall 2006 Fall 2005 2-yr total % increase in 2-yr totals

ENGIN 163 149 312 66 77 143 118%

COSAM 166 141 307 86 78 164 87%

CLA 80 77 157 45 36 81 94%

BUSI 51 45 96 25 23 45 113%

ARCH 32 23 55 12 12 24 129%

AGRI 14 20 34 6 6 12 183%

HUM SCI 16 15 31 7 3 10 210%

EDUC 14 10 24 3 9 12 100%

NURS 12 4 16 4 3 7 128%

FORES 0 2 2 0 2 2 0%

Total 548 486 1044 254 249 503 108%

Honors Growth By College/School

College # of Honors students

% of overall Honors

enrollment

Total of undergrad majors in this college in

2007-8

(from AU Bulletin)

% of Honors students in this college relative to

majors in this college in 2007-8

ENGIN 445 29.1 3053 14.6

COSAM 451 29.5 2,763 16.3

CLA 247 16.1 4,186 5.9

BUSI 149 9.7 3,792 3.9

ARCH 81 5.3 1,327 6.1

AGRI 49 3.2 935 5.2

HUM SCI

43 2.8 1,112 3.9

EDUC 36 2.4 1,656 2.1

NURS 24 1.6 564 4.3

FORES 4 0.3 315 1.3

Total 548 486 1044 254

Total Honors Enrollment by College/School, 2008-9

339 students

GA58

FL29

TN 31

MS3

7

AR1

25TX

SC 7

NC 3

VA6

MD 3KY 4

IN OH 1 2

PA2

2

IL5

MO1

1

AZ1

CA1

CT1

DE1

MN1

NM1

WI1

1. Auburn High School, Auburn, AL: 202. Huntsville H.S., Huntsville, AL: 172. Virgil I. Grissom H,S., Huntsville, AL: 174. Hoover High School, Hoover, AL: 164. Oak Mountain H.S., Birmingham, AL: 166. Briarwood Christian H.S., Birmingham, AL: 137. Bob Jones H.S., Madison, AL: 107. Spain Park H.S., Hoover, AL: 107. Jefferson County IB School, Birmingham, AL: 1010. Mountain Brook H.S., Mountain Brook, AL: 810. Vestavia Hills H.S., Vestavia Hills, AL: 8: 8 155

Top 10 High Schools

1. Brookwood High School, Snellville, GA 42. Navarre H.S., Navarre, FL 32. George Walton Comprehensive H.S., Marietta, GA: 32. Starr’s Mill H.S., Fayetteville, GA 32. Franklin H.S., Franklin, TN: 32. Woodward Academy, College Park, GA: 32. Maryville H.S., Maryville, TN 3

19 different schools with 2

Top Out of State

274 265

Avg. 4.05

339 of 539(63%):

4.0 or better

Highest avg.:5.17

Avg. 30.83(1370 SAT)

141 of 469 (30%):32 ACT or better

48 of 136 (35%):1400 SAT or better

Highest: 36 ACT (2)

1580 SAT (1)

Presidential Scholars

119 entering Honors College

30 Finalists

Remarkably TalentedGroup of

Young menAnd women

First in Class/Valedictorians

52

Class Presidents

31

Student Council Officers

197

Mission trips

Mexico—Peru—Ecuador—South Africa—Venezuela—Portugal—Brazil—Belgium—Ukraine—Nicaragua—Kenya—Ghana—Costa Rica—South Korea—Philippines—Guatemala—Honduras—Panama—Poland—Jamaica—Haiti—several others

State Championship Winners

39

36 Boys State/Girls State

Yearbook/Newspaper Editors

34 28

Making Music!

291 in bands/orchestras

187 in choirs

307 theatrical presentations

18Eagle Scouts

Women Leaders of America Award

(U.S. Department of Justice)

2 recipients in our class!

Requirements

Honors Curriculum

Ms. Kathie Mattox, B.S., M.S.Associate Director for Student Services, Honors College