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Collection Summary
Identifier
UA 36
Title
Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Records
Creator
Honors College, South Dakota State University
Dates
1983-2008
Extent
1.0 linear feet (1 records center box)
Language
English
Repository
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Access note
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Preferred Citation
Name of item . Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College Records. UA 36. South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library, Brookings, South Dakota.
Abstract
The Honors College provides highly motivated students with the opportunity to pursue the challenging and flexible honors course study as they simultaneously work toward a degree in any major. The collection is composed of mainly of material dealing with the organizing of the Honors College including are minutes, correspondence, notes, and proposals. Also included is material related to the Griffith Honors Forum Lecture, clippings, news releases, and other files related to the operation of the college.
Historical Note
The Honors College at South Dakota State University began in the fall of 1999. President Peggy Gordon Elliott wanted to change the then honors program into something more prestigious. She invited Harriet Swedlund and Bob Burns to investigate other honors programs at various colleges and universities, and then develop a program for SDSU.
The College was designed to reflect the characteristics of SDSU faculty and student body. It provides highly motivated students with the opportunity to pursue the challenging and flexible honors course study as they simultaneously work toward a degree in any major. The program represents South Dakota State University's further commitment to rewarding academic excellence, encouraging campus involvement, and developing academic enrichment programs for students.
Students enrolled in the Honors College have the chance to work in smaller class settings without having to sacrifice involvement with other students. It is an opportunity to pursue a more demanding curriculum while having an equal opportunity to share in the full benefits of university life. In turn, the presence of the Honors College students motivates all SDSU students and faculty to achieve at a higher level.
The mission of the South Dakota State University Honors College is supporting the highest quality academic and enrichment opportunities for motivated and academically suited undergraduate students. The Honors College features carefully designed, yet flexible, curricula and attention for enrichment experiences that instill a sense of pride in academic accomplishment, promote a high level of global awareness, support an understanding of cultural diversity, enhance communication skills and contribute to a lifetime commitment to serving community needs. The Honors College is dedicated to the operational principles of flexibility, accommodation, inclusiveness and revision to meet changing conditions.
Contents Note
This collection is composed of composed of mainly of material dealing with the organizing of the Honors College including are minutes, correspondence, notes, and proposals. Also included is material related to the Griffith Honors Forum Lecture, clippings, news releases, and other files related to the operation of the college.
An item of note is found in the Griffith Honors Forum Lecture folder. It is a copy of a lecture given by documentary film maker, Ken Burns, for the program in 2001.
Key Words
South Dakota State University -- Council of Mentors
South Dakota State University --Honors College
Container List
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Box | Folder | Description | Date(s) |
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1 | 1 | Approved and proposed Honors College courses | 2001 |
1 | 2 | Basic characteristics of a fully developed Honors Program | undated |
1 | 3 | Beginning thoughts by Bob Burns | undated |
1 | 4 | Budget projections | 1990-1995 |
1 | 5 | Budget request | 2000 |
1 | 6 | Building on a tradition of excellence | 1999, undated |
1 | 7 | Clippings | 1998, 2001-2002 |
1 | 8 | Contracting for honor credit | undated |
1 | 9 | Correspondence | 1998-2000 |
1 | 10 | Council of Mentors | 2001 |
1 | 11 | Course scheduling and cost estimates | 1999-2004 |
1 | 12 | Curriculum, faculty and student provisions | undated |
1 | 13 | Directed study in Honors | 1999-2000 |
1 | 14 | Discussions with the University president | 1998 |
1 | 15 | Fact sheets and brochures | 1983, 2006 circa, undated |
1 | 16 | Faculty and student handbook for the SDSU Honors College | 2000 |
1 | 17 | Griffith Honors Forum Lecture (flyers, programs, mailers, speeches) | 2001-2008 |
1 | 18 | Honors College student organization | 2000 |
1 | 19 | Honors colloquium | 2003 |
1 | 20 | Honors Program Committee (minutes) | 1983, 1987, 1997-1998 |
1 | 22 | Important deadlines and checklists for Honors Program participants | 1989 |
1 | 21 | Inauguration of Honors College | 1999 |
1 | 23 | Independent study proposals | 1998-2000 |
1 | 24 | Initiating a proposal for Lancy Scholars | undated |
1 | 25 | Mission statement drafts | 1998-1999 |
1 | 26 | National Collegiate Honors Council | 1998-1999, 2002, 2007 |
1 | 27 | Nationally competitive scholarships | 2007 |
1 | 28 | News releases | 1998 |
1 | 29 | Other honors programs - Drake University | undated |
1 | 30 | Other honors programs - Iowa State University | 1994-1997 |
1 | 31 | Other honors programs - University of Minnesota | 1999-2000 |
1 | 32 | Planning ideas for honors programs | 1998 |
1 | 33 | Proposal | 1999 |
1 | 34 | Proposal - for Honors College | 1998-1999 |
1 | 35 | Proposal - Vice President for Academic Affairs guide | 1999 |
1 | 36 | Recognition reception (flyers, programs) | 2004, 2006, 2008 |
1 | 37 | Recommendations | 1998 |
1 | 38 | Requests for Honors course designation | 1998-2000 |
1 | 39 | Residential Life program request | 1999, undated |
1 | 40 | Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program | 1998 |
1 | 41 | Status report | 2003, 2005 |
1 | 42 | Student opinion survey | 1998, undated |
1 | 43 | Student orientation | 2006 |
1 | 44 | University Honors Committee (minutes, correspondence) | 1998-2000, 2002 |
1 | 45 | University Honors Program - Past and future (draft) | 1997 |
1 | 46 | Upper Midwest Honors Council | 2002-2003 |
1 | 47 | What is the Honors Program? | undated |
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers without restrictions. The materials in the Archives do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Researchers conducting extensive research are asked to make an advance appointment to access archival material. Please call or e-mail prior to visiting the collection and indicate as much detail as possible about a particular topic and intended use.
South Dakota State University supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted as a result of their fragile condition or by contractual agreements with donors.
Copyright note
Copyright restrictions apply in different ways to different materials. Many of the documents and other historical materials in the Archives are in the public domain and may be reproduced and used in any way. There are other materials in the Archive carrying a copyright interest and must be used according to the provisions of Title 17 of the U.S. Code. The Archive issues a warning concerning copyright restrictions to every researcher who requests copies of documents. Although the copyright law is under constant redefinition in the courts, it is ultimately the responsibility of the researcher to properly use copyrighted material.
Arranged and Described by
Crystal J. Gamradt, 2008 October 16.