Honors Course Proposal Application

Because the divisions at Lane are developing their own criteria for honors proposals, it is important for instructors proposing honors options or sections to be aware of and conform to the various departmental requirements. You will need to obtain approval from your discipline and dean before submitting your proposals.

Faculty Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Department or Division *

Department or Division Support

Proposals must have support from both the division dean and the contracted faculty in the discipline or division.

I have spoken with and have the support of the contracted faculty in my discipline or division, as appropriate, to offer this course if the proposal is accepted. *

Yes

I have spoken with and have the support of my dean to offer this course if the proposal is accepted. *

Yes

Course Information

Course Title (as it appears in the catalog) *

Course Description *

Term(s) offered *

Indicate all terms you plan to offer the class, for example Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Anticipated days and time your class will be taught (if known)

Which honors format are you proposing? *

Honors Section

Honors Option (subset of students enroll in separate Honors CRN)

The proposed offering, if approved: *

will be taught by the applicant only.

may be taught by multiple faculty members within the division using the approved design.

Course Syllabus *

Attach a syllabus of the current course in .pdf, .rtf, .doc, or .docx format
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: rtf pdf doc docx.

Course Outline *

Attach the approved course outline on file electronically with your division (.pdf, .rtf, .doc, or .docx format)
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: rtf pdf doc docx.

Annotated Syllabus *

Attach an annotated syllabus that reflects proposed changes or enhancements (.pdf, .rtf, .doc, or .docx format)
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: rtf pdf doc docx.

Please address each of the following questions in the space provided. We recommend that you type your responses into a Word document and then copy and paste them into the spaces below.

Question 1
Provide a short narrative that explains how your honors class will distinguish itself from your traditional offering. How will you address the existing course outcomes in new ways and/or address any new outcomes you are proposing for the class? Refer to Lane's Recommended Honors Attributes for more information.

Answer to question 1 *

Question 2
Indicate your methods of assessment and which of Lane's Core Learning Outcomes you will be assessing. How will your assessments allow students to demonstrate mastery of deeper and more rigorous knowledge and skills? Include a general example of assisgnments or activities you plan to use to meet these outcomes.

Answer to question 2 *

Question 3
Briefly describe the ways in which you have maintained currency in your field of study and how you will incorporate this into your honors class.

Answer to question 3 *

Question 4 (optional)
Is there anything else you would like to add, such as why you are interested in teaching an honors class or to clarify information?

Answer to question 4

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