Honors Committee
An advisory committee at the Faculty Senate level, the Honors Committee meets on the third Tuesday of each month that the university is in session. In addition to faculty, 3-4 students are also members -- one of the distinguishing elements of the committee. The committee provides a forum to address issues or ideas with the goal of improving the Honors Program.
The committee's structure derives not only from a desire for diversity but also from the participation of separate academic units within the program. The committee is advisory in nature. The structure and members of the 2009-2010 Honors Committee are as follows:
WOU Faculty:
College of Education: Dr. Bob Hautala, division of Health and Physical Education
Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS), Creative Arts: Prof. Sharon Oberst, department of Theater & Dance
LAS, Natural Science: Dr. Jeff Myers, department of Earth and Physical Science
LAS, Social Science: Dr. David Murphy, department of Criminal Justice
LAS, Humanities: Dr. Nick Backus, department of Communication Studies
At-large Representatives (optional; up to two slots will be held for divisions not represented above):
Dr. Joel Alexander, division of Psychology
Dr. Sue Dauer, division of Teacher Education
WOU Honors Students:
First year representative: vacant
Second year representative: Diedra Cates
Third year representative: Rachel Hermanson
Fourth year representative: Kimber Saville
Ex-officio Members:
Honors Program director: Dr. Gavin Keulks