Eastern Michigan University Archives

Table of Contents

Summary Information

Administrative history note

Administrative Information

Controlled Access Headings

Collection Inventory

Administrative Files

Monthly Reports

Publications

Summer Institute, Michigan State Board of Education

Summary Information

Repository

Eastern Michigan University Archives

Creator

Eastern Michigan University.

Title

Honors College records

ID

014.HoC

Date [inclusive]

1983-2012

Extent

1.0 Linear feet 1 records center carton

Language

English

Abstract

The Honors College Records are comprised primarily of administrative files, correspondence; evaluation reports and monthly reports; publications, including newsletters and handbooks; and the Michigan Board of Education Summer Institute handbooks. Materials were generated by the Honors College. The collection is intellectually arranged in four series: ADMINISTRATIVE FILES, including Board of Regents Recommendation, classes and course evaluations, faculty handbooks, general information regarding the college, and senior thesis guidelines; MONTHLY REPORTS; PUBLICATIONS including clippings,  The Honors Journal;  Honorable Mention Newsletter; and student handbooks; SUMMER INSTITUTE conducted by the Michigan State Board of Education on the Arts and Sciences. Although the records are comprehensive, they are not a complete record of the activities of the Honors College.

Return to Table of Contents »

---

Administrative history note

Beginning in 1984, under the guise of Dr. Robert Holkeboer, Dean of the Graduate School, who conceived, implemented and directed the new university-wide honors program. At its inception, the Eastern Michigan University Honors College, utilized innovative recruiting strategies which included annual competitions for 12 full-ride 4-year scholarships, and the program flourished in its first 5 years to over 900+ students. Today, the Honors College is housed in Starkweather Hall and continues to flourish with approximately 250 students admitted annually.

Return to Table of Contents »

---

Administrative Information

Publication Information

Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 January 13

Halle Library, Room 310
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020

Conditions Governing Access note

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to use through the University Archives.

Accruals note

University Archives continues to add materials to the collection. To reflect additions, edits to the finding aid will occur at the end of each calendar year.

Return to Table of Contents »

---

Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

• Eastern Michigan University
• Universities and colleges Honors courses

Return to Table of Contents »

---

Collection Inventory

Administrative Files
Board of Regents Recommendations 1983      Box Folder Text (323070995286)   1 1
Classes and Course Evaluations 1984-1988      Box Folder Text (323070995286)   1 2
Departmental Correspondence      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 3
Evaluation Report on Eastern Michigan University's Honors Program: Current Status and Future Direction 1999      Box Folder Text (323070995286)   1 4
Faculty Handbook 2004-2005      Box Folder Text (323070995286)   1 5
Feasibility Study 1983      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 6
General Information      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 7
Honors Student Association      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 8
Program Correspondence      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 9
Program Directory      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 10
Programs, Honors Commencement Reception      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 11
Senior Thesis and Project Guidelines      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 12
Undergraduate Assistantships      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 13
Return to Table of Contents »
Monthly Reports
1988-1989      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 14
1989-1990      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 15
1990-1991      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 16
1991-1992      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 17
1992-1993      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 18
Return to Table of Contents »
Publications
Clippings 1985-2012      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 19
Effects of Hands-On Experience on Students' Ability, Enjoyment, and Anxiety in Using Computer, Senior Thesis 1995      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 20
The Honors Journal 1988-1996      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 21
Honorable Mentions, Newsletter 1983-2002      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 22-24
News Releases      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 25
Student Handbook 1984-2008      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 26-27
Return to Table of Contents »
Summer Institute, Michigan State Board of Education
1985      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 28
1988      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 29
1989      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 30
1990      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 31
1991      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 32
1992      Box Folder Text (32307023995286)   1 33
Return to Table of Contents »