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ATTENTION! Join Honors Council Today! 

Honors Student Council was created with the mission to develop a strong sense of community and common identity among its members by providing opportunity and serving as a refuge to all students of the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. The Council will use innovative approaches to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students and serve as the voice of students. All Honors students are welcome to apply. The application can be found

Application is open now until April 18^th at 12 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact honors@wichita.edu

Commencement Recognition Regalia and Challenge Coin

Graduates who have earned an Honors track distinction (any departmental honors, Lindquist Honors Scholar, Leadership, Law and Public Policy, Interdisciplinary Honors) are eligible to wear an Honors stole for commencement. Visit the to order your stole.

Stop by the Honors College office to pick up your medallion beginning the week of April 3. Graduates who have earned a University Honors Minor or the Honors Baccalaureate are eligible to wear the University Honors Medallion.

Students graduating from the Honors College with a track, University Honors minor, or Honors Baccalaureate will receive a challenge coin as we have found another box of challenge coins. These will be able to be picked up at the End-Of-the Year event on May 12^th. Anyone who cannot make the event, can pick up their challenge coin from the Honors College before or after May 12^th.

Honors Ambassador Application 

Honors Ambassadors applications have opened! Ambassadors have the opportunity to meet lots of new people, improve several professional skills, and make a long-lasting impact by sharing their personal stories. Any high school senior, transfer student, or current student who has been admitted to the Cohen Honors College can apply. Find out more and . The application closes April 9th.

International Buddy Program

Interested in being a buddy to a new international short-term student for Fall 2023 semester? Check out the details below and sign up using the QR code! More information and the application can also be found on our website: www.wichita.edu/InternationalBuddyProgram Deadline to apply is April 14th, 2023 Contact studyabroad@wichita.edu with any questions

Behavioral Community Research and Action Team Now Recruiting! 

The Behavioral Community Research and Action Team (BCRAT) is currently recruiting undergraduate students for this semester, summer, and next semester.    The BCRAT team does community-based research that reduces health disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups while also promoting the health of adolescents and emerging adults.

The Honors College at the University of Arkansas Invites You to the 8th Annual National Society for Minorities

The Honors College at the University of Arkansas invites you to the 8^th Annual National Society for Minorities in Honors Conference, which will take place on the University of Arkansas campus between October 25-27, 2023. 

Why Honors?

The value of an honors education for students from underrepresented backgrounds

We are accepting proposals that address how we demystify the honors experience for students and how we can communicate or reassess the value of an honors education for students from diverse backgrounds and interests. We also welcome proposals of general interest to the NSFMIH community. Honors administrators, educators and students are invited to submit proposals.

Learn more about the .

. The deadline for submissions is April 28, 2023.

The Cohen Honors College Student Council Presents:

Do you like free food? Are you passionate about or interested in learning more about the Honors College? Do you want the opportunity to informally connect with other Honors students and faculty? If the answer to any of those questions was 鈥測es,鈥� then the Honors College General Assembly is for you! Swing by the Shocker Hall plaza on April 14th between 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to celebrate  the end of the year accomplishments and updates, presented by Dean Engber and the Cohen Honors College! RSVP today to enjoy BBQ, games, and a raffle for a selection of prizes!

News & Information

Welcome, Andrew Myers, new Director of Scholarships & Student Services

Andrew Myers joined the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College this week as the Director of Scholarships and Student Services. He manages honors advising and scholarship programs. With 20 years of experience working with students and families through admissions, scholarships, student engagement, advising, and career services, Andrew has a passion for student development and higher education. Additionally, Andrew has served as a college counselor and as President of the Great Plains Association for Admissions Counseling. 九色堂 is Andrew鈥檚 home away from home. Andrew loves how the university is committed to being student-centered throughout its campuses and degree programs. Outside of work, Andrew is married to Erin and has two children, Jude and Piper. They reside in the Riverside area of Wichita and love being in the middle of Wichita. Andrew has a BFA in Communication from Emporia State University and an MA in Communication from 九色堂.

Please feel free to stop by Shocker Hall Room 1183 to meet Andrew and welcome him to the Honors team! Questions for Andrew? Email andrew.myers@wichita.edu

Gateway to IP Program

There is a unique opportunity available to freshman and sophomore students at the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization.

Our Gateway to IP program offers paid positions for students and serves as a stepping stone towards future internships or careers related to intellectual property. The program provides students with knowledge about intellectual property and involves drafting patent applications for both military and industry projects.

The Gateway to IP program has been highly successful in helping students find internships and careers in related career paths. This program is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in the field of intellectual property while getting paid.

We are currently hiring for the program, and we encourage any interested students to apply. If you know of any students who might be interested in this opportunity, please let them know about this fantastic opportunity.   

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to our office by emailing Zeeshan Khan at zeeshan.khan@wichita.edu.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

We are Hiring - FWS Student Assistant!

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Honors College and gain more experience? Apply to be a student assistant!

Student Job Title: Honors Office Assistant

The Cohen Honors College is seeking an Office Assistant who will staff the main reception desk and provide general office support. Office assistants are official greeters who assist students, staff and faculty to use the resources of the Cohen Honors College and the Dean鈥檚 office. They assist with event planning, recruitment, and scheduling advising appointments as needed. The assistant must have strong oral and written communication skills and exercise discretionary judgement regarding student information and executive-level communication.

Responsibilities Include:

• General reception including greeting guests, answering general questions in-person and on phone
• Understanding resources available in the Cohen Honors College and directing students, staff, and faculty to appropriate resources or people within the office
• Filing, copying & scanning documents
• Meetings and events support
• Classroom set up and media support
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Strong interest in customer service to present a positive image of the Honors College and the University
• Ability to prioritize tasks to support multiple staff members in a complex office
• Ability to follow through with instructions and assignments in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to take initiative
• Willingness to learn
• Undergraduate student

The Honors College office would prefer that a student who works in this office possess the following job skills and/or qualities:

• Experience working with MS Office applications including Excel and Word
• Experience with event planning and management
• Honors undergraduate student with knowledge of Honors College resources

Hours per week: 15-20 hours per week depending on student availability

Schedule Information: Morning Shift: 8am 鈥� 12:00 pm | Afternoon Shift: 12:00pm 鈥� 5pm (with flexibility to accommodate student class schedules each semester)

Eligibility: This position is an On-campus position with preference for Honors students and work study eligible students. To find out if you are Work-study eligible, please contact the 九色堂 Financial Aid Office. 

Email your resume to honors@wichita.edu

Check out Design Thinking and Innovation!

Induction Survey 

The Cohen Honors Council would love your feedback on how induction went for you!

Please fill out this Survey:

If you have any further questions or ideas, please email Reese Pekny at reese.pekny@gmail.com

What is the Honors Research requirement?

This requirement is about problem-solving, navigating ambiguity and complexity, and sharing your work with a broader audience. It is required for all Emory Lindquist Honor Scholar track students. There are two options listed as fulfilling this requirement: HNRS 485 and HNRS 486. 

We鈥檝e learned from you about the many ways that students can successfully meet the Honors Research or Creative Activity Requirement, including:

- HNRS 485 鈥� Independent Research or Creative Activity has become increasingly popular. For this, you request to register for credit for faculty-mentored research you are engaged in or plan to start. Visit for the steps you need to take to register.
- Or consider taking ID 300H Design Thinking Honors. We process this as an exception in DegreeWorks, but it鈥檚 automatic once you let us know that you鈥檝e registered. No petition required. There are three sections available in the fall semester!
- If you are looking for summer course, consider HNRS 406C Making Social Impact. This course also fulfills the research requirement.

Questions? Email honors@wichita.edu 

Honors Advising Reminders

Visit  for links and information. Email honors@wichita.edu or stop by the front desk with quick questions.

To schedule an advising appointment (In-person or virtual)

• For general Honors advising, current students can  through the Navigate system.
• For Honors Leadership track advising, contact Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt at Chelsea.Redger@wichita.edu 
• Students exploring Wichita State and Honors (prospective students) can email honors@wichita.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if there are no Honors courses in my major or an area that interests me?

• You can request to turn a regular course into an honors course. Review the online honors option agreement form for suggestions, talk with your instructor, and turn in the form by the third week of classes. Remember that not all instructors will have time to design honors-level work for the course. Don鈥檛 be offended if your instructor says no.

How can I change my Cohen Honors College track?

• You can add, remove, or change your honors track yourself in the Change of Major app in your My九色堂 portal.

What do I do if I鈥檓 not able to take an honors course this year?

• To maintain good standing in Honors, we ask you to keep a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and complete at least  3 honors credits per Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer) or complete a 12-credit track. If you can鈥檛 take a course every year, email honors@wichita.edu and explain your plan to stay on track to complete requirements.

Can I request an exception to an Honors requirement?

• Yes, we encourage you to design your honors education to challenge you and work with your major or professional goals. Complete the online petitions for exceptions form to request an exception to an Honors requirement.

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