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For Honors Program Directors


Details of all aspects of the role of HPD, including admitting students to Departmental Honors and dealing with Honors Colloquia, including the late-add process. 

Honors Program Director Role

An overview of all possible responsibilities of the HPD role, including those in which an authorizing signature is needed.

Admitting Students to Departmental Honors

Departments control the admission of students to the DH track. Students must apply and be approved by the departmental HPD. Applicants who are not already members of CHC must also apply for admission to CHC. 

Late Added Honors Colloquium Contract

A description of the mechanism for faculty members and students to spontaneously and collaboratively generate and schedule Honors colloquia.

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