So you want to be an

Honors Fellow?

Everything you need to know about the application

process, job expectations, and what it takes to be a

part of the Munson Fellow & Senior Fellow teams.

University of Delaware Honors Program, 2015

What is an Honors Fellow? (The Basics)

• An upper division Honors student, leader, peer mentor, role model

• Someone who chooses to live with Honors students (MF-freshmen)

• Someone who follows directions and manages time well

• Someone who has a strong commitment to the Honors Program

– By being a strong student (3.0 GPA minimum)

– By knowing the ins and outs of the Honors Program

– By believing in the benefits of an Honors education

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What is an Honors Fellow? (The Personality)

• Someone who is energetic, outgoing and fun

• Someone who is dedicated, available, and resourceful

• Someone who is collaborative, adaptable and intuitive

• Someone who can inspire, involve, and include others

– By building community from day one to day 271

– By planning events that students want to come to

– By being available and knowing students in the neighborhood

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• Dr. Burnaby Munson

– An influential chemistry professor at UD

– Best known for his work as a mass spectrometrist (Chemical

Pioneer of the year, 2008, American Institute of Chemists)

– Some might say he’s the founder of the Honors Program

(just not him)

– Director of the Honors Program multiple times

– Initiated “Study Breaks” back when Honors was in Dickinson Hall

and continues them today.

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But, what is a “Munson” Fellow?

What does a Munson Fellow do? (Being a Peer Mentor)

• You have to adequately prepare to be a peer mentor

– Attend August training (five days prior to start of classes)

– Attend all Fellows meetings and regular 1-on-1s with CCC

• You have to build a good foundation in your neighborhood

– Know your mentees names and meet with them regularly

– Serve as a role model for balance of work and play

– Regularly attend floor meetings to know what’s going on

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What does a Munson Fellow do? (You need to know your mentees to help them)

• You have to engage your community!

– Creating and acting in the Freshman Welcome Skit

– Plan neighborhood-wide programs and community-wide events

– Plan the Fall Freshman Coffeehouse

– Help with Dr. Munson’s Study Breaks

– Co-plan a Faculty Chat to connect students to faculty

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What does a Munson Fellow do? (The many hats you will wear)

– Be a support: academic and personal check-ins with students

– Be a representative of UDHP and be involved yourself

• What are the requirements for GPA? GHA? HD? HDwD?

• How can I be involved with UDHP? Mosaic? HPB? FF?

– Be a resource and work with Res Life

• What are the support services on campus? When to refer?

– Be strong administratively: communication and paperwork

– Be a STUDENT TOO!

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You want to add something more? (Additional Responsibilities)

• Some Munson Fellows live in a single. (in the wings)

– They have 2x the mentees, and no one to help with programs

• Some Munson Fellows share a double. (bottom of the U)

– They have half the mentees, and collaborate on programs

– These Fellows might get a “collateral assignment”

• Freshman Fellow Recruitment, Training, Support

• Work with HENS, HPB, Honors Mosaic, etc.

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So, what does a Senior Fellow do? (Munson Fellows have a really full plate.)

• Good news: there is more room for other activities!

– Flexible, Volunteer Position

– Arrive to campus just one day early

• Learn all about Honors requirements & opportunities

– Attend meetings regularly to stay informed

• Promote & encourage community in Honors

– Plan community-wide events

– Plan the Honors Halloween Dance

– Recruit freshmen to live in Honors housing as upperclassmen

– Advertise events designed for Honors upperclassmen

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What makes a good Fellow?(We need good people who can do a good job)

What qualities do you like about the Munson Fellow you had/have?

What qualities do you think students will want in their Fellow?

What is the difference between MF and SF positions?

What qualities do you think we value?

What qualities do you have?

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Benefits of Both Positions

• MF: Modest stipend

• Early Fall Semester Check-In (for training)

• Designated housing

– MF: LRH, single room subject to availability

– SF: live with friends in Harter/Sharp

• Peer-mentor training, Leadership experience

• Event planning experience

• Closer to Honors staff, aware of opportunities

• An awesome free t-shirt, designed by you!

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Where do I sign up?

• Applying is a multi-step process

– February 16 (applications due by midnight)

– February 19 (invitation to interview, by email)

– February 23 (interviews begin)

– February 28 (the Housing deadline – you must apply)

– March 1 (possible group process for MFs)

– March 13 (selected offers sent out, by email)

– March 27 (acceptance due, by email)

– May (orientations for new SFs and new MFs)

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Questions?

• Munson Fellow: http://tinyurl.com/MFapp2015

• Senior Fellow application: http://tinyurl.com/SFapp2015

• UD Honors Program: www.udel.edu/honors

• Contact me: sgeorger@udel.edu

Thanks! And Good Luck in the Process!

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