Friday, November 1, 2013

Fall 2014 HONR 100 Section Leader Applications Due: Wednesday, Dec. 4 2013

The Honors College is looking for talented students to teach HONR100 in the fall 2014 semester.  HONR100 is a 1-credit course for new Honors students and assists in the transition to the university. 

Section Leaders are responsible for teaching and mentoring approximately 15 new Honors students through their first semester. The Section Leader creates lesson plans within the parameters of course goals and facilitates weekly discussions.  The Section Leader also grades assignments and maintains class records.

Students selected for the Section Leader program receive 3 credits for teaching HONR100. Section Leaders earn 1-credit for successfully completing a training course offered in Spring 2014 (Thursdays from 5:00- 6:00 p.m.).

The remaining 2 credits are earned in Fall 2014 by teaching HONR100.  Students must successfully complete the spring training course before being able to teach HONR100.  Section Leaders teach a class either individually or in pairs.

Because Honors Welcome Week is a part of HONR100 and counts toward course points, Section Leaders are required to participate in the events with their students.  Honors Welcome is scheduled for Aug. 27- Sept. 2, 2013.  

Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be selected for the Section Leader Program.

Interested students should send a resume and a personal statement  to Liza Lebrun at: LLebrun@umd.edu

The personal statement should explain address the following questions:
  • Why do you want to be a Section Leader?
  • What are your previous qualifications e.g.,  mentoring or teaching experience?
  • What do you hope to get by participating in the program?

Also provide a name and contact information for a personal reference.  No reference letter required. 

Interested students must also participate in an interview.  Students will receive information about the interview process after submitting an application.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liza Lebrun at LLebrun@umd.edu

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