2. AU Honors College— History 1979: Honors “Program” established within College of Arts and Sciences 1981: “University Honors Program” (eligibility extended to all curricula) 1998: “University Honors College” * Dr. Jack Rogers (1998-2006) * Dr. James Hansen (2006-present) * Directors: * Dr. Caine Campbell (1979-86, 1988-90) * Dr. Sara Hudson (1986-88) * Dr. Bill Gwin (1990-98) * Dr. Jack Rogers (1998-2006) * Dr. James Hansen (2006-present)

3. To offer some of the most vital advantages of a small college while ensuring that students benefit fully from the resources and rich diversity of a major research university. Underlying Principle/ Mission statement

4. Academic Excellence with Integrity Global Perspective Leadership and Civic Engagement MISSION

5. VISION *To educate men and women who will have an important and ethical influence in the world, affecting academic, professional, civic, social, and business outcomes. *To improve practices in undergraduate education and enhance the undergraduate experience at Auburn University generally. *To become a leading force in Honors education nationwide.

6. Small (3% of total UG), low profile, low visibility, low budget 1979-2006

7. AUBURN UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLANNING SITUATION ASSESSMENT October 2006 Messina & Graham DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION “Market AU’s stronger undergraduate programs and the Honors College much more proactively to win more talented students” (page 115) CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

8. News and Events AU INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP TOTAL TO $15.5 MILLION March 2007 AUBURN - Auburn University is offering a school record $15.5 million in scholarships for the 2007- 08 academic year, including more than $2 million worth of new scholarship offers for Alabama’s top high school students. 28-2930-3233-36 3.24- 3.49 3.50- 3.74 3.75 + Spirit of Auburn Scholarships PresidentialTuition Plus FoundersTuition University$1500 CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

9. Scholarship funding surges 25 percent this year 2:17 PM, January 31, 2008 AUBURN - Auburn University has seen a 25 percent increase in funding for student scholarships this academic year to a record $18.5 million. Auburn students saw an increase in funding for both need-based and merit-based scholarships. Enrollment officials predict continued growth in scholarships, with funding for Spirit of Auburn scholarships expected to double in the next academic Year. The record increase in scholarship funds was achieved in the aftermath of a 2006 commitment by the AU Board of Trustees to significantly increase scholarship aid to Auburn students. That pledge came in a year in which Auburn was awarding a then-record amount of $14.8 million in scholarships.

10. New AU President G. Jay Gogue CHANGING CONTEXT FOR AU HONORS

11. Auburn Univ (up to 2008) U of AlabamaU of Houston Director (1/2 time)Dean Assistant Director (full time, not summers) Director of the Computer-Based Honors Program Executive Associate Dean Administrative Secretary (full time) Director of the International Honors Program Associate Dean (1/2-time: concurrently serves as associate dean of undergraduate research) Director of the Honors AcademyAssistant Dean Assistant Director of the University Honors Program Coordinator of Academic Services Coordinator for Prestige Scholarships & Awards Coordinator of Constituent Relations & National Merit Coordinator Program Manager of the Computer-Based Honors Program Academic Adviser Major Gifts OfficerStudent Services Manager Administrative SpecialistBusiness Administrator Director of Development Technical Support Services Program Manager of Office of Undergraduate Research Office Assistant II

12. Auburn Univ (today) U of AlabamaU of Houston Director (full time) Dean Associate Director for Prestigious National Scholarships (full time) Director of the Computer-Based Honors Program Executive Associate Dean Associate Director for Student Services (full time) Director of the International Honors Program Associate Dean (1/2-time: concurrently serves as associate dean of undergraduate research) Administrative Secretary (full time) Director of the Honors AcademyAssistant Dean Assistant Director of the University Honors Program Coordinator of Academic Services Coordinator for Prestige Scholarships & Awards Coordinator of Constituent Relations & National Merit Coordinator Program Manager of the Computer-Based Honors Program Academic Adviser Major Gifts OfficerStudent Services Manager Administrative SpecialistBusiness Administrator Director of Development Technical Support Services Program Manager of Office of Undergraduate Research Office Assistant II

13. 458 547 597 652 621 1038 1250

14. 207 232 221 249251 481 539

15. 750 1030 1400

16. InstitutionHonors Enroll. Total Undergrad. Enroll. % Honors Admission Standards Arkansas185011,74315.828 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA Ohio State400033,81711.930 ACT/1300 SAT + top 10% of class Miss St117811,09810.628 ACT/1240 SAT + top 5% of class Georgia220022,73010.3No minimums: entering class averages 31 ACT/1380 SAT and 3.8 GPA Clemson105013,2578.031 ACT/1350 SAT + top 3% of class Virginia Tech160021,0877.632 ACT/1400 SAT + 3.5 GPA Alabama115015,8327.328 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.3 GPA Auburn (2008)140019,8127.029 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA Iowa State130019,4336.730 ACT/1320 SAT or top 5% Utah State66310,7286.228 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.8 GPA So Carolina100016,3996.129 ACT/1300 SAT + top 5% of class Florida180032,0065.630 ACT/1350 SAT + 3.9 GPA LSU130023,7665.528 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA Penn State180033,2085.4No minimum requirements: typically 31-32 ACT/1380-1400 SAT and 3.9 GPA Oklahoma St91116,7315.427 ACT/1200 SAT + 3.75 GPA Auburn (2007)100020,3024.929 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA Kentucky80017,0504.728 ACT/1240 SAT + 3.5 GPA Ol Miss50011,1434.5No minimums: general profile is 30 ACT/1310 SAT + 3.85 GPA Central Florida120028,5844.2No minimum requirements; typically offers admission to top 10% of class. West Virginia70018,4493.8No minimum ACT/SAT; 3.7 GPA Auburn (2006)75020,3023.629 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.5 GPA Washington St55016,7863.329 ACT/1300 SAT + 3.8 GPA Tennessee60018,7393.2Open to entering students who have received specified scholarships New Mexico St30010,2382.926 ACT/1170 SAT + 3.75 GPA No Car St45019,2262.329 ACT/1280 SAT + 3.6 GPA SURVEY AVG: 6.3% 8

17. CollegeFall 2008Fall 20072-yr totalFall 2006Fall 20052-yr total% increase in 2-yr totals ENGIN1631493126677143118% COSAM166141307867816487% CLA807715745368194% BUSI514596252345113% ARCH32235512 24129% AGRI1420346612183% HUM SCI1615317310210% EDUC1410243912100% NURS12416437128% FORES0220220% Total5484861044254249503108% Honors Growth By College/School

18. College# of Honors students % of overall Honors enrollment Total of undergrad majors in this college in 2007-8 (from AU Bulletin) % of Honors students in this college relative to majors in this college in 2007-8 ENGIN44529.1305314.6 COSAM45129.52,76316.3 CLA24716.14,1865.9 BUSI1499.73,7923.9 ARCH815.31,3276.1 AGRI493.29355.2 HUM SCI 432.81,1123.9 EDUC362.41,6562.1 NURS241.65644.3 FORES40.33151.3 Total5484861044254 Total Honors Enrollment by College/School, 2008-9

20. 339 students GA 58 FL 29 TN 31 MS 3 7 AR 1 25 TX SC 7 NC 3 VA 6 MD 3 KY 4 IN OH 1 2 PA 2 2 IL 5 MO 1 1 AZ 1 CA 1 CT 1 DE 1 MN 1 NM 1 WI 1

21. 1.Auburn High School, Auburn, AL: 20 2.Huntsville H.S., Huntsville, AL:17 2. Virgil I. Grissom H,S., Huntsville, AL: 17 4.Hoover High School, Hoover, AL:16 4. Oak Mountain H.S., Birmingham, AL:16 6. Briarwood Christian H.S., Birmingham, AL:13 7.Bob Jones H.S., Madison, AL:10 7. Spain Park H.S., Hoover, AL:10 7.Jefferson County IB School, Birmingham, AL:10 10. Mountain Brook H.S., Mountain Brook, AL: 8 10. Vestavia Hills H.S., Vestavia Hills, AL: 8: 8 155 Top 10 High Schools

22. 1.Brookwood High School, Snellville, GA4 2.Navarre H.S., Navarre, FL3 2.George Walton Comprehensive H.S., Marietta, GA: 3 2. Starr’s Mill H.S., Fayetteville, GA3 2. Franklin H.S., Franklin, TN: 3 2.Woodward Academy, College Park, GA:3 2. Maryville H.S., Maryville, TN3 19 different schools with 2 Top Out of State

23. 274 265

24. Avg. 4.05 339 of 539 (63%): 4.0 or better Highest avg.: 5.17

25. Avg. 30.83 (1370 SAT) 141 of 469 (30%): 32 ACT or better 48 of 136 (35%): 1400 SAT or better Highest: 36 ACT (2) 1580 SAT (1)

26. Presidential Scholars 119 entering Honors College

27. 30 Finalists

28. Remarkably Talented Group of Young men And women

29. First in Class/Valedictorians 52

30. Class Presidents 31

31. Student Council Officers 197

32. Mission trips Mexico—Peru—Ecuador—South Africa—Venezuela—Portugal—Brazil—Belgium— Ukraine—Nicaragua—Kenya—Ghana—Costa Rica—South Korea—Philippines— Guatemala—Honduras—Panama—Poland—Jamaica—Haiti—several others

33. State Championship Winners 39

34. 36 Boys State/Girls State

35. Yearbook/Newspaper Editors 34 28

36. Making Music! 291 in bands/orchestras 187 in choirs

37. 307 theatrical presentations

38. 18 Eagle Scouts

39. Women Leaders of America Award (U.S. Department of Justice) 2 recipients in our class!

40. Requirements Honors Curriculum

41. Ms. Kathie Mattox, B.S., M.S. Associate Director for Student Services, Honors College