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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 The University Honors Council is no longer active.
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 duties of the University Honors Council were to:
1) advise the Provost, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, and the Director of Honors on policy matters and assist the Director of Honors in the operations of the University Honors Program, 2) advise the Provost, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, and the Director of Honors on policy matters and assist the Director of Honors in the operations of honors-related activities, including but not limited to national scholarship competitions, undergraduate enrichment and research support, and other activities for the support and encouragement of undergraduate academic excellence, 3) advise the University Courses and Curricula Committee on honors curricular matters, including allocation of GER credit for Honors Seminars, organization of Honors Research courses, and content and requirements of Honors Program 4) advise the various colleges, departments, and divisions on developing and improving disciplinary honors programs, 5) make appropriate recommendations and sponsor other activities concerning standards for honor societies, honors recognition ceremonies, and all other activities at NC State University regarding support for and recognition of academic excellence, 6) make such recommendations to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, and the Director of the Honors Program as are appropriate for enhancing the work of the University Honors Program, and 7) sponsor the annual Honors Convocation
The University Honors Council is no longer active, but the University Honors Program is now run through the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.
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.
This collection is arranged chronologically.
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Committees, University Honors Council Records, UA 022.046, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Transferred from North Carolina State University, University Honors Council.
Processed by: Danytza Cisneros; Finding aid written by: Gwynn Thayer, 2013; and Cathy Dorin-Black, 2022 September
Mixture of meeting minutes, notes, and program descriptions and letters
misson statement, budget, honors assessment project, survey report, organizational chart
photos, post cards and projector slides
Includes a descriptive Table of Contents
Honors Council Handbook, Student Handbook, and Honors Program Catalogue
Inncludes Email correspondence, minutes notes, and Honor Program documents
Honors Program and Undergraduate research proposal plans, and Honor Council Mintues
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Unless noted, digital media are not available online. Copies of unrestricted digital files will be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request. Access will be provided to use copies of unrestricted digital files rather than carrier media, such as CDs, DVDs, and floppy disks. Some or all electronic files may be unavailable or restricted due to privacy reasons, agreement with the donor, software is not available to interact with files, or because files cannot be retrieved from original media.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Committees, University Honors Council Records, UA 022.046, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.