University Honors Program Mission
The Northern
Arizona University Honors Program prepares academically motivated students for
a global and changing society by cultivating creative problem solving abilities
and communication skills through a rigorous, personalized program of study.
Our community of
scholars values excellence, inquiry, innovation, fellowship, and distinction by
promoting:
- the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence across
campus.
- meaningful, innovative, interdisciplinary connections.
- leadership, research, community engagement, service learning,
creative endeavors, international education, and the exploration of
diversity.
- a stimulating residential environment.
- the integration of academics, learning communities, mentoring, and
extra-curricular learning.
Our graduates are...
…LEARNERS
who actively strive to discover the unknown and the complex, who
collaboratively pursue knowledge, and who apply that knowledge for a greater
benefit.
…LEADERS
who organize, nurture, and empower others with their examples, ideals, and
actions.
…CITIZENS
who reach out, embrace, and invigorate each community in which they
participate.
…CATALYSTS
for positive change who create, develop, and advance innovative solutions to
complex problems.
Our University
Honors Program students awaken their intellects by fostering and celebrating
these traits while they…
…PERCEIVE
connections, similarities, and differences among themselves, others, and the
world.
…CULTIVATE interdisciplinary and cross-cultural
endeavors that connect the past, present, and future.
…THINK
open-mindedly about alternative systems of thought, problems, solutions, and
actions.
…COMMUNICATE
clearly, persuasively, and effectively through discussions, debates, writing,
active and informed listening, and creative endeavors.
…MENTOR and
LEAD others so as to set an example of integrity, industriousness,
compassion, and problem solving.
…ANALYZE and
SYNTHESIZE concepts and data to seek and entertain the best possible
thesis, approach, outcome, and conclusion to a problem or issue.
…CARE
deeply about their chosen disciplines, their peers, and their communities.
…UNDERSTAND
and RESPECT the diverse values and beliefs of others while being aware of
one’s own limitations.
…INSTILL
trust, fairness, and the highest ethical and intellectual standards in their
own thoughts and actions while encouraging others do the same.