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.
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 program accepted about twenty freshmen and sophomores with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher who demonstrated proven leadership and creative talent. 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. To foster a sense of community, scholars in the program lived together in their own residence area with a live-in faculty member known as a preceptor. Scholars 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.
The Program appears to have ended in the mid 1990s.
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. There are some planning materials that pre-date the program. Materials range in date from 1979 to 1982.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scholars of the College Program Records, UA 120.071, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
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Processed by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2014 January; Finding aid written by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2014 January
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Scholars of the College Program Records, UA 120.071, 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.