4 collections related to Universities and colleges -- Honors courses -- North Carolina

The North Carolina State University, Caldwell Fellows Program Records contain annual reports, a newsletter, yearbooks highlighting the fellows, archvied web content, and a book of letters honoring Dr. Gerald Hawkins. Materials range in date from 1993 to 2025. In 1968, the NC State Fellows Program began, funded by a grant from the Smith Richardson Foundation. When grant funding ended, the Alumni Association and the Division of Student Affairs provided support for the program to continue. In 1978, the program became the Caldwell Scholars Program, named for John Tyler Caldwell who was chancellor from 1959 to 1975. In 1990, it was renamed the Caldwell Fellows Program. Students selected for the Caldwell Fellows Program are encouraged to learn and grow, think big, cultivate leadership qualities, and collaborate with alumni, faculty, and community partners. This is accomplished by attending summer programs, honors courses, leadership programs, and internships. The program reflects Chancellor Caldwell's values of building the next generation of service-oriented leaders. Less

The North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scholars of the College Program Records include correspondence and reports, as well as news clippings, brochures, and publications about the program. Materials range in date from 1979 to 1982. The Scholars of the College Program began in Fall of 1980 as a joint effort between the School (now College) of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Division of Student Affairs. It was founded under the direction of Dr. Carmine A. Prioli, professor in the Department of English. The purpose of the program was to provide a challenging and fulfilling experience for elite students majoring in the humanities or social sciences. The curriculum varied from year to year but centered upon interdisciplinary seminars taught by distinguished professors. Other events (known as the Honors Forum) included talks and lectures, visits to museums and historic sites, and attendance at concerts, plays, and movies. These extra-curricular events were designed to supplement the academic experience. Scholars in the program were expected to enroll in honors courses in their major field and complete an honors thesis. Upon successful completion of the program, "with honors" and "Scholar of the College" appeared on their diplomas. Less

This collection is comprised of the working papers of the University Honors Council, which was responsible for managing the University Honors Program at North Carolina State University. Most of the items date from 1987-2001, and relate to the day-to-day operations of the University Honors Council. Items such as university brochures, program descriptions, correspondence, Honors Convocation materials, and program handbooks are included in the collection. The University Honors Council was responsible for overseeing the development and operation of the University Honors Program and for recommending to the Provost policies to enhance academic excellence among undergraduates at North Carolina State University. The University Honors Council is no longer active. Less