especially for goal oriented and motivated students. I hope that being part of honor committee will not only help me to solve others’ problems and encounter their fear but also foster a climate of mutual trust, believe and exchange of noble ideas essential to reach highest potential of academic integrity. Since honor committee is an important collaboration between the students and adults to sustain the goal of academic integrity at the George Mason University,
intellectual and professional development throughout their college careers. Many would agree that a student’s direct involvement with honors programs and honor societies is beneficial, but rarely is it addressed that these student-based organizations have just as big of an impact on their surrounding communities. By recognizing that these impacts happen because honor societies foster and encourage a specific set of values within an activity system, we are closer to being able to analyze such organizations
Fordham's University ideals square measure drawn from its Jesuit influences. The Fordham's University stimulates the Jesuit doctrines of that fosters a school and body respect for the individual student and every one of his or her gifts and abilities which inspires students to challenge themselves and try for excellence in their lives; and that intends to inspire service among members of the Fordham's University. All undergraduates at Fordham's University square measure needed to finish the core
to feast. A university acts much in this way, creating a diverse haven to learn and develop. However, there are many niches within a rain forest; many areas in which one can develop their knowledge of a particular subject matter. A college acts in this manner, establishing an environment in which one can refine their passions. Also within the rain forest exist areas in which distinct species can communicate, socialize, and live in harmony. In this way, an honors college supports student growth by showing
During my third semester, I became the Event Coordinator of the Society of Physics Students. I also helped to gain official recognition at FIU for Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honors society. As its President, I worked closely with the other executive board members to direct the society. We set a goal to foment comradeship between the physics majors, to build a support network to help students succeed in their academics. This was similar to how MDC helped me. My first opportunity
The purpose of this paper is to address the issues surrounding Academic Integrity and ethical procedures as they relate to students, scholarly research and practice. We will take a look at the viewpoints of two articles that tackle this issue. When I think about the word “ethics”, morals and doing the right thing comes to mind. In life, there is a constant struggle between making good and bad choices, especially if the choice you choose can make or break your career. In the first article, Aaron &
Management Challenge is a case study competition among universities in the United States and Canada. This year four students, including myself, were given a case study on LEGO and challenged to develop the best and most comprehensive risk management program to address an issue. In addition to researching financial risks, I assisted the team leader with editing and formatting the submitted research. The St. Mary’s University team was among eight universities across the country and Canada to advance to the
First, I would like to thank everyone who nominated me to be either President or Vice President of HCBA. I am Maya Hairston, a sophomore Conflict Analysis and Resolution Major, minoring in Business and Communications. This upcoming year will be my last full academic year here at Mason as I will graduating in December 2017. I am very committed to HCBA, so my hopes are that I would be selected as President. I will graciously accept the role you all think is best for me and that can maximize my strengths
allow me to be a mediocre student. On my first day of class my math teacher Mr. Baker noticed me in the back of the class. He asked me why I was in the regular class, and by the next day he moved me to the honors class. Another teacher, Mrs. Hawkins recommended me for gifted, and this event was pinnacle in showing me that I could be success in school. This change in my life came at the perfect time, because my eighth grade year made it possible for me to sign up for honors course in high school. My
the physics. Furthermore, applying physics and mathematics to discover how biological machines work and ultimately better the living is the reason for me to choose biophysics. Coming from Nepal for my undergraduate study in Southeastern Louisiana University is a milestone; inching me closer to my dream. My academic pursuits have helped me develop a strong background in physics and analytical thinking. My professors have nurtured my interest by encouraging me. Moreover, the rigorous curriculum exposed