2008 Woodie Awards
Holt Unveils New Programs
Dean Sharon Carrier
Issue date: 9/4/06 Section: Holt News
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I am often asked: What is new at the Holt School? I can say, after a busy summer, that there are many new things happening.
First, we are implementing a new Academic Honor Code this fall. Along with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Holt School has established an Academic Honor Council that will hear cases of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty.
More importantly, the Academic Honor Council will educate students and faculty about the new Code and what it means for them. Students will be urged to "Know the Nine" - which are the nine possible Honor Code violations. Opportunities to serve on the Academic Honor Council are available to those who meet eligibility requirements.
Second, the Holt School is launching a new Peer Mentoring program. During its pilot phase, this program will train Holt scholarship students to develop effective listening skills and to draw from their own experience and expertise to guide new Holt students during a one-year commitment.
With an initial focus on academic success, mentors and mentees may find areas of common interest that extend beyond academic pursuits. Student Ben Deasy, who designed the Peer Mentoring program as part of his summer internship project, says, "Peer Mentoring provides an excellent opportunity for current scholarship recipients to become part of a living legacy, innovatively impacting the Holt School Community's student leadership culture."
Eventually, the program will be expanded to all Holt students who wish to be a part of the program.
Third, we are introducing the Holt Engaged Leadership Program (HELP). Students will be able to take a series of courses to earn a "Distinction in Leadership" transcript designation.
The series will start with a "Foundations of Leadership and Citizenship" course being offered as a Holt/A&S cross-listed course this fall. Opportunities for connecting leadership to the student's program of study and for applying leadership theory in community and service-learning activities will be part of this unique program.
Additional information about HELP will be available this fall as plans develop.
Please refer to the Web sites below and talk with the Holt staff if you are interested in these new opportunities available through the Hamilton Holt School. I look forward to an exciting academic year and many opportunities for learning together!
First, we are implementing a new Academic Honor Code this fall. Along with the College of Arts and Sciences, the Holt School has established an Academic Honor Council that will hear cases of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty.
More importantly, the Academic Honor Council will educate students and faculty about the new Code and what it means for them. Students will be urged to "Know the Nine" - which are the nine possible Honor Code violations. Opportunities to serve on the Academic Honor Council are available to those who meet eligibility requirements.
Second, the Holt School is launching a new Peer Mentoring program. During its pilot phase, this program will train Holt scholarship students to develop effective listening skills and to draw from their own experience and expertise to guide new Holt students during a one-year commitment.
With an initial focus on academic success, mentors and mentees may find areas of common interest that extend beyond academic pursuits. Student Ben Deasy, who designed the Peer Mentoring program as part of his summer internship project, says, "Peer Mentoring provides an excellent opportunity for current scholarship recipients to become part of a living legacy, innovatively impacting the Holt School Community's student leadership culture."
Eventually, the program will be expanded to all Holt students who wish to be a part of the program.
Third, we are introducing the Holt Engaged Leadership Program (HELP). Students will be able to take a series of courses to earn a "Distinction in Leadership" transcript designation.
The series will start with a "Foundations of Leadership and Citizenship" course being offered as a Holt/A&S cross-listed course this fall. Opportunities for connecting leadership to the student's program of study and for applying leadership theory in community and service-learning activities will be part of this unique program.
Additional information about HELP will be available this fall as plans develop.
Please refer to the Web sites below and talk with the Holt staff if you are interested in these new opportunities available through the Hamilton Holt School. I look forward to an exciting academic year and many opportunities for learning together!
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