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DEPARTMENT HONORS – ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

Outstanding Achievement in Art
Outstanding Achievement in Communication
Outstanding Achievement in Music
Outstanding Achievement in Theatre
Outstanding Achievement in Foreign Language
Outstanding Achievement in English
Outstanding Achievement in Creative Writing

For all awards, the following criteria must be met:

1. Major or exhibited interest in the award area.
   
2. Grade point of 3.5 in the award area.
   
3. Evidence of significant creative growth.
   
4. High degree of participation in and/or contributions to the department activities in one or more capacities (see examples below).
   
   

The following additional criteria applies to particular awards:

Creative Writing
Editing, promoting or writing for Mosaic
A body of creative, written work that reflects talent and rich inner experience
Serious commitment to creative writing
Participation in campus readings

English
At least 12 hours of English at KCC; may include 151 and 152, 153

Foreign Language
At least one year of foreign language study at KCC
Written and oral fluency
Knowledge of culture

Theatre
On or behind stage exceptional contribution to theatre
Participation in Encore
At least 6 hours of theatre credits

Art
Leadership activities in the Art League
At least 6 hours of art credits
Submission in the student art exhibit

Music
Participation in one ensemble per semester
At least 6 hours of music credits

Communication
Forensics leadership activities or
Participation in communication experiences within the community or
Participation in the KCC sponsored Speech Tournament

Binda Awards
Excellence in Art
Excellence in Communication
Excellence in Music
Excellence in Theatre

The Binda awards are performance based and will be awarded to students who exhibit exceptional talent in and dedication to one of the four visual and performing art areas.

Students who receive Binda Awards will have:

1. Participated in visual or performing art activities
   
2. Shown consistent growth in their art
3. Displayed concern for the place of art in education and the community.

Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate

1. Minimum of 3.5 GPA and/or top 20% academically of criminal justice graduates;
   
2. Demonstrated proficiency in all skills based training;
   
3. Commitment to community service (i.e. volunteer work);
   
4. Acts as a positive role model for other students.

Outstanding Human Services Technician Graduate

1. Student must be completing the Associate Degree or Certificate with an overall GPA of 3.5 or better
   
2. Must demonstrate the behaviors of a responsible student in all of the courses required in the Human Services curriculum
   
3. Must emit the behaviors of a responsible and mature human service worker during field experiences and while working in the field
4. Must adhere to the ethics of the Professional Human Service Worker according to the National Association of Human Service Education

Outstanding Social Science Graduate

1. Major in one of the social sciences
   
2. Grade point average in social science of 3.5 or better
   
3. Student who has demonstrated an interest in the field over and above classroom activities.
4. Student who has been active on the college campus.
   

Outstanding Education Major Graduate

Selection Criteria:

1. Student must have 307, 327, 380, 330, or 394 curriculum code
   
2. Student must have 3.5 GPA
   
3. Student must show a commitment to the community through Service Learning, community service, volunteer work, or extra-curricular activities.
   
4. Student must demonstrate the following qualities:

• Consistency-performs at a steady level of excellence
  
• Maturity-accepts responsibility in class and extracurricular activities
  
• Creativity-demonstrates talent and proficiency in completing course requirements
  
• Leadership-motivates other students by positive example
  

Nomination and Selection Process:

1. Nominations to be submitted by faculty from the Education Faculty Learning Community to the Dean of the Arts and Sciences Division by March 1.
   
2. A committee of three faculty will make selection from the above group and the Dean.

Outstanding Early Childhood Education Program Graduate

1. Currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours
2. Overall GPA of 3.5 in the Early Childhood Courses
   
3. Nominated and chosen by instructors
   
4. Has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) on file with the Early Childhood Program Manager

Outstanding Legal Assistant Graduate

1. Minimum GPA of 3.0
   
2. Promotes the Legal Assistant profession
   
3. Helps fellow students
   
4. Participates in extracurricular activities
   

Outstanding Business Management Graduate

1. Major in either Accounting or Business Management
   
2. GPA of 3.5 or higher
   
3. Nominated and chosen by Business instructors
   
4. Serious commitment to a career in business.
   

Outstanding Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Graduate

1. The student must be completing an Associate in Applied Science degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 or better.
   
2. The student must demonstrate the behaviors of a responsible learner in all core classes.
   
3. The student must show a commitment to the community through community service, volunteer work, or extra-curricular activities.
   
4. The student must act as a positive role model for others
   

Outstanding Office Information Systems Graduate

1. Academic Achievement: 3.5 or higher GPA
   
2. Pursuing a 2-year Associate degree (Administrative Assistant, Word Processing, Medical Secretarial, Legal Secretarial)
   
3. Attitude: Positive attitude, good sense of humor, sees humor in self. Carries self well in workplace.
   
4. Goal Oriented: Has specific plans. Pursuing particular career or academic achievement.
   

Outstanding Graphic Design Graduate

1. Overall GPA of a minimum of 3.0
   
2. Must demonstrate outstanding creativity as evidenced through their portfolio
   
3. Chosen by Graphic Design faculty
   

Outstanding Computer Engineering Technology Graduate

1. Academic record
2. Participation in extracurricular activities including, but not limited to the following:
   

• Clubs (such as Tech Club)
  
• Student Government
  
• College Committees
  
• Athletics
  
• Community Activities
  

Outstanding Communication Technologies Student

1. Should have earned a 3.5 GPA
   
2. Should be within 24 credits of graduation.
   
3. A high degree of creative growth and personal achievement
   
4. An outstanding contribution to department or profession.
   

Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics

1. Enrolled in MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 241, or MATH 242
   
2. Earned a GPA of at least 3.5 in the calculus courses taken at KCC.
   
3. Demonstrates the following qualities:

• Consistency – performs at a steady level of excellence
  
• Maturity – accepts responsibility in class and in extracurricular activities
  
• Creativity – demonstrates talent and proficiency in completing course requirements.
  
• Leadership – motivates other students by positive example
  

Nomination and Selection Process:
Nominations are to be submitted by full-time and adjunct faculty from the mathematics area to the department secretary. The full-time mathematics faculty will meet to discuss the qualifications of each candidate and designate a recipient.

Outstanding Dental Hygiene Graduate
(Dental hygiene faculty selects)

1. Superior academic achievement based on overall grade point average and academic performance in the Dental Hygiene academic courses. (GPA of 3.5 or better)
   
2. Outstanding clinical achievement based on performance in the Clinical Dental Hygiene courses and faculty evaluations of the student’s professional conduct in those courses.
   
3. Potential for contribution to the profession, as evidenced by involvement in community projects, leadership roles assumed and interest and involvement in the professional organization.
   
4. Demonstrates the following qualities:

• Consistency – performs at a steady level of excellence
• Maturity – accepts responsibility in class and extracurricular activities
• Creativity – demonstrates talent and proficiency in completing course requirements
• Leadership – motivates other students by positive example
  

Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate

• High academic achievement – based on an overall GPA of 3.5 or better, academic performance in physical therapist assistant coursework of 3.3 or better, and general consistency of academic performance.
  
  
• Outstanding clinical achievement – based on evaluations submitted from each of four clinical affiliations which address competency in technical skills; observation skills; concern for patient care, comfort and safety; oral and written communication; organization of time; attitude and interpersonal relationships; fulfillment of professional role and responsibilities.
  
  Outstanding student will earn at least:

1. "acceptable" ratings for all rated categories in the PTA 21 clinical experience
   
2. 68 of the 72 possible points in each of two clinical assessment tools for PTA 24 and 25 clinical experiences
   
3. An outstanding narrative assessment for PTA 26 clinical experience

• Potential for contribution to the profession – based on such evidence as interest in and willingness to pursue special fields of study related to physical therapy, involvement in the student and/or national professional organization, leadership skills, helping/teamwork behaviors, highly ethical values/behavior, community/volunteer involvement. The outstanding PT Assistant student will demonstrate outstanding performance in at least three of the above listed areas.
  

Outstanding Radiography Graduate
(Selected by Radiography Faculty)

1. Superior academic achievement based on overall grade point average and academic performance in the RADI courses. (GPA of 3.5 or better)
   
2. Outstanding clinical achievement based on performance in the clinical education sites as indicated on clinical staff evaluations.
   
3. Potential for contribution to the profession, as evidenced by an involvement in community projects, leadership roles assumed, interest and involvement in professional organizations, and a desire for continuing education.
   
4. Demonstration of the following qualities:

• Consistency - performs at a steady level of excellence
• Maturity - accepts responsibility in class and in the clinical setting
• Creativity - demonstrates talent and proficiency in completing course requirements
• Leadership - motivates other students by positive example
  

Outstanding Associate Degree Nursing Graduate

1. High Academic Achievement: 3.5 or higher GPA
2. Outstanding Clinical Achievement: Based on evaluations submitted by clinical instructors which reflect excellence in meeting clinical objectives including technical skills, nurse/client relationship and the fulfillment of professional role and responsibilities.
3. Potential for contribution to the profession: based on such evidence as involvement in the student and/or national professional organization, high ethical values/behaviors, and leadership skills.
   
4. Nominated and chosen by the Associate Degree Nursing faculty.
   

Outstanding Licensed Practical Nursing Graduate

1. High Academic Achievement: 3.2 or higher GPA
   
2. Outstanding Clinical Achievement: Based on evaluations submitted by clinical instructors which reflect excellence in meeting clinical objectives including technical skills, nurse/client relationship and the fulfillment of professional role and responsibilities.
   
3. Potential for contribution to the profession: based on such evidence as involvement in the student and/or national professional organization, high ethical values/behaviors, and leadership skills.
   
4. Nominated and chosen by the Practical Nursing Faculty
   

Outstanding Medical Laboratory Technology Graduate

1. High academic achievement
2. 1. Minimum of 3.5 GPA overall
      
   2. Minimum of 3.75 GPA in medical lab technology coursework
      
3. Outstanding clinical achievement, based on evaluations submitted from the clinical affiliate
   
4. 1. Overall grade of "A" in MELA 260 or 265, Clinical Practicum
      
   2. Excellent professional behavior, as indicated by a score of no lower than 93% on all of the Student Attitude Assessment evaluation forms in each of the clinical rotations.
      
   3. Positive comments by clinical instructors added to evaluation forms
      
5. Potential for contribution to the profession, based on participation in at least 2 of the following:
6. 1. Membership in one or both of the professional organizations for MLTs, the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and/or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Associate Member section (ASCP)
      
   2. Attendance at non-mandatory continuing education seminars offered through the professional organizations or the clinical affiliates
      
   3. Volunteer activities in the community and/or for professional organizations
      
   4. Helping/teamwork behaviors with other students
      
   5. Highly ethical behavior and values
      

Outstanding Physics Student

1. Grade point average of 3.5 or higher in physics
   
2. Mathematics record should be compatible with the physics grades
   

Outstanding Biology Student

1. Minimum of 3.5 in biology courses
   
2. Enthusiasm and interest in the biological sciences beyond required course work.
   
3. Contribution to class that would be of value to other students
   
4. Intention to pursue some vocation in the sciences which may include medical sciences.
   

Outstanding Freshman Chemistry Student

1. Achievement of academic excellence in chemistry
   
2. Grade point average of 3.5 or higher
   
3. Interest in chemistry as evidenced by future curricular and career choices.
   
4. Performance of chemistry laboratory skills as evidenced by consistent excellent results in laboratory work

Phi Theta Kappa Leadership & Scholarship Award

1. Active in Alpha Nu Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
   
2. GPA of 3.5 or higher
   
3. Assumes leadership responsibilities within Phi Theta Kappa, KCC, and the community
   
4. Chosen by Phi Theta Kappa advisor and Honors Program Coordinator
   

Michigan All-USA Academic Team

1. Member of Alpha Nu Eta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
   
2. GPA 3.5 or higher
   
3. Assumes leadership responsibilities within Phi Theta Kappa, KCC, or the community
   
4. Chosen by Honors Program Coordinator and Phi Theta Kappa advisor
   
5. Maximum of two KCC students chosen to represent KCC on the Michigan All-USA Academic Team

CRITERIA FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARDS

Outstanding Graduate Award – Arts & Science Division
Outstanding Graduate Award – Career & Occupational Education Division

Full-time Student Category

1. Associate degree candidate
2. GPA of 3.5 or better
   
3. Completed a 12-hour load or more for at least three semesters.
   
4. Contributed to campus activities in addition to classroom participation. (Possibilities include clubs, publications, athletic teams, Student Government Association, teaching assistantships.)
   
5. Demonstrated the following qualities:

• Consistency - performs at a steady high level of excellence
• Maturity - accepts responsibility in class and extracurricular activities
• Creativity - demonstrates talent and proficiency in completing course requirements
• Leadership - motivates other students by positive example
  

Outstanding Graduate Award – Arts & Science Division
Outstanding Graduate Award – Career & Occupational Education Division

Part-time Student Category

1. Associate degree candidate
   
2. GPA of 3.5 or better
   
3. Completed less than a 12 hour load for at least three semesters
   
4. Completed at least forty hours of work with K.C.C.
   ssfully managed multiple responsibilities such as working, managing a household, raising a family, or volunteering in the community concurrent with attending classes at KCC

For more information please contact the College Life office at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2634 or email collegelife@kellogg.edu