NCHC Fellows

NCHC Fellows are distinguished individuals who have given substantial time and energy to furthering the cause of honors education. Their years of dedication and leadership, paired with recognition on their home campus for outstanding honors teaching, make them invaluable sources of knowledge in the honors community.

NCHC members are invited to nominate those who have made a national impact on the honors community for distinction as an NCHC Fellow.

This award recognizes our honors colleagues who demonstrate a long-term commitment to honors education at their home institutions and leadership with the National Collegiate Honors Council. Significant state and regional honors involvement is also taken into consideration.

Factors considered for nomination include:

• NCHC, regional, and/or state honors organization leadership
• Scholarly activities relating to honors education
• NCHC, regional, and/or state honors special events, institutes, etc.
• Recognition for outstanding honors teaching on the home campus
• Assistance provided to other honors programs/colleges (site visits, consulting, etc.)
• Demonstrated record of sustained commitment to honors education

Nominated candidates for the Fellows distinction must have the support of three letters from current NCHC professional, student, or institutional members, only one of whom may be from the same institution as the candidate.

NCHC is proud to recognize honors educators who have a significant record of commitment and service to the honors community.

2022 Class of Fellows

Patricia J. Smith

University of Central Arkansas

What is your favorite NCHC memory?

"My favorite memories of NCHC are the many conferences and institutes I have participated in. Being surrounded by others who understand the impact of the work we do, and who are motivated to increase opportunities for a greater and more diverse population of students, is always a highlight for me."

What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement?

"My greatest personal achievement in honors education has been the development of a research agenda that has allowed us to paint a fuller picture of the world of honors education as well as my work with the team that developed the contemporary program review instrument."

2023 NCHC Fellows Nominations

Nominations will be accepted February 1 - March 15, 2023.

Please use the form below, or at this link.