UHP Program Background
In July of 2002, President Martin C. Jischke and Provost Sally Mason identified the creation of a University Honors Program as a major priority. They saw such a program as part of Purdue's commitment to preeminence and learning envisioned in the Strategic Plan.
In August 2002, an Honors Task Force of eighteen members drawn from all of Purdue's schools/colleges as well as representatives from Libraries and International Programs was established. In April of 2003, the Honors Task Force proposed a structure for a University Honors Program and forwarded its proposal to Provost Mason.
The University Honors Program seeks to
Attract students with exceptional potential who will thrive in a nurturing and demanding academic community
Beckon imaginative and enthusiastic faculty from across the university to a great adventure in learning
Collaborate with existing school honors programs in Agriculture, Engineering, Consumer and Family Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science; students can participate in programs at the university, school/college, and departmental level.
Both President Jischke and Provost Mason enthusiastically endorsed the proposal; the University Senate unanimously endorsed the proposal in January 2004.
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