Program Overview

HON-H 200 Intro to Honors Teaching Assistant Program

The HON-H 200 Introduction to Honors teaching assistants will develop leadership and communication skills as they help students new to the Honors College develop their identity as honors students, make connections with honors peers, faculty, and staff, and plan their honors journey in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities of HON-H 200 Teaching Assistants

All teaching assistants for HON-H 200 are expected to:

• Participate in all peer teaching assistant training sessions
• Attend all HON-H 200 class sessions
• Work with faculty member to develop weekly team-building activities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of course programming
• Plan and facilitate two panel discussions for HON-H 200 students in collaboration with other honors peer teaching assistants and honors scholars
• Provide mentoring, support, and resources for HON-H 200 students
• Contact HON-H 200 students outside of class at least one to two times

How to Become a Teaching Assistant for HON-H 200

Eligibility

Eligible students will have:

• Completed at least one year in the Honors College
• Be in good academic standing
• Make satisfactory progress toward graduation with honors

Application Process

Applications open early in the fall semester. Finalists will be selected for an interview and selections will be made by the end of the fall semester for a spring semester start.

Benefits of Being a Teaching Assistant

Teaching assistants may participate up to four semesters and are eligible to earn a leadership designation on the Record by completing a required survey and reflection.

Honors College Programs

The Honors College offers various programs, including:

• Honors Research Microcredential
• HON-H 200
• Courses & Honors Credit
• Advising
• Advising Syllabus
• Graduating with Honors
• Honors Minors

Honors Experience

The Honors Experience includes:

• HON-H 200 Intro to Honors Teaching Assistant Program
• Success Stories
• Student Organizations
• Peer Mentor Program
• Honors Housing
• Co-Curricular Activities
• Student Showcase
• Honors College Graduation

Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program

The Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program includes:

• Bepko Student Advisory Board
• About the Program
• About Chancellor Bepko
• Meet the Scholars
  • 2025 Scholars
  • 2024 Scholars
  • 2023 Scholars
  • 2022 Scholars
• Meet the Fellows