The Honors Program
The Ohio Dominican University Honors Program is designed to enrich
the academic experience of talented and motivated students. It is a community of learners
who develop their love of learning, deepen their understanding of significant issues,
express their creativity, and engage in independent scholarly, scientific, and artistic
endeavors.
Through challenging learning experiences and entertaining cultural opportunities, the
program fosters critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, and an appreciation for arts and
culture. In addition, ODU's Honors Program is an excellent foundation for students who
may continue on to graduate school.
In keeping with the spirit of Ohio Dominican University's mission statement, "To
contemplate truth and to share with others the fruits of this contemplation," the
Honors Program also encourages students to interact with others collegially, grow
spiritually, and participate actively in their communities.
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The Ohio Dominican University Honors Program requires the completion of four
Honors courses and a Senior Honors
Thesis Project.
Participation in the Honors Program provides unique opportunities not available to
other students. Honors courses are small, taught by Honors faculty, and designed to
stimulate creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and analytical skills. Additionally,
there are opportunities to have a great time. Honors students enjoy special events, and are
frequently invited to attend VIP receptions with dignitaries and speakers who come to
campus. Honors students receive a great deal of mentoring, guidance, and companionship
throughout their time at Ohio Dominican . The Senior Honors Project enables a student
to work closely with a faculty member on a significant piece of work, and frequently
serves as a springboard to graduate or professional school, as well as satisfying
employment.
The Honors Program at Ohio Dominican University is designed to specifically challenge
and engage high-ability motivated students. The curriculum and the program will provide
learning experiences that:
- Explore the integration of concepts within and among disciplines
- Empower students to become intentional learners
- Engage students actively in the learning process
- Encourage students to interact with faculty and with one another, both inside
and outside the classroom
- Emphasize depth and thoroughness of understanding
ODU Honors alumni have gone on to pursue graduate education at many fine universities
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Return all completed documentation to the Honors Program Director.
The forms above are PDF files that require the Acrobat Reader from Adobe.
The Honors Program plans a variety of activities throughout the school year including
performances, scholarly presentations, open mike poetry readings, writing groups, films,
discussions and pizza parties. Often, students will join in informal discussions with
professors on topics ranging from cartoons to chromosomes.
Ohio Dominican University is proud to offer a residence hall dedicated to the community
of scholars in its Honors Residence Hall. Siena Hall provides an atmosphere conducive to
study, creativity, and collaboration among the Honors students who live there. Activities
such as field trips to cultural events, discussions, and movies are offered, and students
are also encouraged to develop programming of their own. This is a unique opportunity that
Honors students should not miss.
At graduation, bachelor degree students who have completed 60 semester credits at Ohio
Dominican, and who have completed their degrees with qualifying GPAs, will be identified
with one of three Latin designations:
Cum Laude "With Honors" - Graduates with a CUM GPA of 3.5 or
higher.
Magna Cum Laude "With Great Honors" - Graduates with a CUM
GPA of 3.7 or higher.
Summa Cum Laude "With Highest Honors" - Graduates with a CUM
GPA of 3.9 or higher.
The Latin Honors are announced as the graduate crosses the stage to receive his/her
diploma from the President.
Associate Degree students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester credits at Ohio
Dominican and who graduate with a CUM GPA of 3.5 or higher are recognized in English -
"With Honors."
Psi Chi - Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929
for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship,
and advancing the science of Psychology.
Theta Alpha Kappa - Founded in 1976 at Manhattan College in Riverdale (the Bronx)
New York, Theta Alpha Kappa is the only national honor society serving the needs of those
involved in the study of religion and/or Theology at both the baccalaureate and
post-baccalaureate levels of higher education.
Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society) - If English is your passion, then Sigma Tau Delta is for you. Sigma Tau Delta is open to all students majoring in English or Integrated Language Arts, as well as all students who have completed two English classes beyond the ENG 110 and ENG 111 requirements with a B or better, the group hosts social activities such as the annual bad writing contest and publishes Gesture, ODU’s literary magazine.
Delta Epsilon Sigma - Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society
for students, faculty, and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition.
It was founded in 1939 to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly
activities, and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members.
Kappa Gamma Pi - The purpose of Kappa Gamma Pi is to strive for a high standard
of personal Christian excellence and scholarship among members; to encourage individual
and group initiative and participation in local and national church and secular affairs;
and to awaken a spirit of Christian leadership among the undergraduates of Kappa-affiliated
colleges and universities.
Kappa Delta Pi - an International Honor Society in Education that is based on high academic achievement, dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education, promotes development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices; fosters inquiry and reflection on significant educational issues;and maintains a professional attitude that assures steady growth and diversity in the profession.
For more information or questions about the Honors Program at ODU, please
contact:
Dr. Valerie Staton
Director - ODU Honors Program
St. Albert Hall 132
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury RD
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4685
statonv@ohiodominican.edu
