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Campus Office
Kranitz Student Center
Room KSC151A
602.787.7888
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs   Friday
Summer Hours:
Mon-Thurs   Friday
Program Advisor
Chris Hunt
602.787.7245
Honors Program Coordinator
Sherry Adams
Honors Program
Co-Coordinator
Rick Vaughn
 


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The Honors Program

Find Honors classes on the attached Spring 2010 class list.

The Honors Program promotes excellence in learning, academic achievement, leadership, and community commitment. Students are encouraged to advance their knowledge through:
--- innovative and creative projects
--- service learning and community connections
--- promotion of social responsibility.

Educational skills are developed to empower students throughout their lifetimes. Opportunities are provided for cultural enrichment, educational enjoyment, and personal growth for the entire campus.

When you join the Honors Program at PVCC and we’ll open the door to special opportunities, programs and scholarships!

--- A great education at little or no cost!
--- Honors designation on your diploma and transcript
--- Exclusive programs, concerts, and guest speakers
--- Free Phoenix Symphony tickets
--- Connect with ASU’s Alliance program
--- Honors social functions
--- Student Honors Advisory Council opportunities
--- Fall Honors retreat
--- Special consideration for S.L.I.C.E. applicants
--- Networking and travel opportunities (including Inside Washington and Honors Conferences)
--- Eligible for Chancellor’s and Foundation Scholarship
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Monday Update


Have you registered yet?
Don’t delay if you want classes that fit your schedule and your needs. The HUM190 class that meets M/W at 10:30 only has 9 seats left in it! There are three HUM190 (Honors Forum) classes to choose from. If you plan to enroll in the Honors Forum class, HUM190 (which is STRONGLY recommended the first or second semester in the Honors Program) you must do so in person in the Admissions office or via the phone at 602.787.7000. You cannot register for HUM190 on my.maricopa.
 
New Way to Search for Honors Classes
You can now easily search for Honors classes, verify if they are still open and check to see how many seats are available
When you visit the college home page:
·         Click on Class Schedule (under the College Guide)
·         Click on All (in the Class Schedule Box…be sure to select Spring)
·         Under the Drop down bar click on Honors
 
Or bookmark this short cut: http://zen.pvc.maricopa.edu/pvinfo/
You cannot register for classes from this sight, but it makes it easier for you to find Honors classes that are still available.

Student Kudos:
Congratulations to Lyndsey Grinstead, Sierra Schnoebelen, Jeremy Bowker and Tyler Mitchell who presented at the Maricopa Community Colleges Student Success Conference Friday. Their panel discussion about the S.L.I.C.E. (Serve.Learn.Inspire.Change.Educate.) experience was well-received.

Howl-o-Ween Volunteers Recognized
Over 30 PVCC volunteers, including 13 Honors students, dressed as GI Joe, Snow White, zombies, hippies and more to help make Howl-o-Ween at the Phoenix Zoo a huge success over the weekend. Thanks to Courtney Smith, Megan Turner, Ana Soto, Sean Sehorn, Clara Wagner, Lyndsey Grinstead, Jenny Lovett, Cierra Itami, Courtney Sinise, Miranda Newcomer, Aimee Yates, Amber Wilkinson and Chloie Stelton
 
Symphony Connection:
If you'd like to attend the Phoenix Symphony on Thursday, November 12 please contact me at 602.787.7245 or reply to this email to reserve your tickets. Honors students can reserve 2 tickets/each and they go rather quickly.
Location:  Symphony Hall, 75 North Second Street, Phoenix
Performance: Nixon in China
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30pm*
John Adams’ groundbreaking and cross-cultural opera Nixon in China depicts the famous diplomatic excursion of the former president to the People’s Republic in 1972. Hear scenes from Adams’ vibrant opera unfold in Symphony Hall.

*Everyone is invited to attend the Musically Speaking discussions before each symphony concert at 6:30pm. The discussions provide enriching information about the evening’s program. The symphony begins at 7:30pm.
 
ASU West and Honors
Are you transferring to ASU West? Please let me know by replying to this email as we are looking bringing an ASU West representative to PV to showcase their Honors Program and possibly take a trip to tour their campus.
 
NCHC Portz Scholarship
There are many opportunities to recognize and award our Honors student for research and projects. With this in mind, the National Collegiate Honors Council recognizes outstanding undergraduate research with the NCHC Portz Scholarship.
NCHC has routinely offered this scholarship to four year universities, but are now offering one to two-year colleges. For more information about the Portz Scholarship visit http://www.nchchonors.org/. If you are interested in applying please visit with Honors Coordinators Rick Vaughn or Sherry Adams.
 
Diversity Student Internship
The District is now accepting applications for the Diversity Student Internship Program for the 2010 Spring Semester.   The Diversity Infusion Program is again pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in this exciting professional program as interns.  The Diversity Student Internship Program allows students to participate with faculty in the activities of the Diversity Infusion Program.  The internship is designed to help students improve their leadership skills, diversity skills, learning skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.  In addition, the internship comes with a $250 scholarship each semester the student participates (up to 2 semesters)!
Obtain a detailed description of the Internship including requirements and stipend, by clicking on the following link: http://www.maricopa.edu/diversityinfusion/internreq.htm For an easy on line application, click on the following link:  http://www.maricopa.edu/diversityinfusion/internapp.htm
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 13th, 2009.  If you have any questions about this Program, please contact the Diversity Helpline by telephone at (480) 731-8868 or by e-mail at diversity.helpline@domail.maricopa.edu.
 
Job Fair seeks Volunteers
PVCC’s Career Services, in collaboration with Congressman John Shadegg's office, are hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 from 9am - 1pm in the E Building. Thirty employers will host booths and workshops and 1000 to 1200 job seekers are expected. PVCC needs help to set up in the morning and tear down in the afternoon, direct traffic to the E-Bldg, and more. If you would like to volunteer contact Norma Chandler, Career Services Manager, at 602.787.7073 or at norma.chandler@pvmail.maricopa.edu.


Have a great week and remember....next week on Nov. 11.... there is no school as we recognize Veteran's Day.

 

Stop by the office, get connected and visit!
Chris Hunt, Program Advisor