Contracts+for+Students

__** Syllabus Contract - (optional) **__

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 * __ Modified Course Expectations Contract __**

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__**Honors Enrichment Contracts **__

Working with a student on an Honors Enrichment Contract is completely up to you as an instructor if you want to take this on. It's extra work, and you will have to make sure that the student follows through with what they agree upon. We've had some students do a great job at this, and we've had some do a horrible job in terms of following up and getting the work done.

The project itself is highly individualized, so **there is not a set SSE honors contract**. It depends upon who their committee is for the honors project and what they're trying to do. Each student has their own paperwork that they need to fill out, along with individual goals of they have to get done. The instructor and student meet to determine the scope and what will be involved. Then, the student submits the proposal via MyASU, and it comes to the instructor for approval. After completion of the project, the instructor goes into the online system and verifies that the work was completed. So, what you will need to do is meet with the student to figure out what the project will be. After that, it all gets handled via MyASU, and is pioneered by the student. It should be very streamlined and straight-forward.

Below is some general information from Fall 2015 about HECs. Be sure to have the student check for the most current requirements through Barrett. They would need to get you all of the information from either committee or their honors advisor.

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The primary purpose of the Honors Enrichment Contract is to give students and faculty the opportunity to interact about challenging academic issues. Students and faculty should feel free to design an agreement in addition to general course expectations that is tailored to the specifics of their interaction, the expected work, and the course. Both faculty and students should be able to benefit from the honors enrichment contract work. Please see the FAQs below and contact your Honors advisor if you have any additional questions.

__**CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS **__


 * What kinds of projects can be completed for a contract? **

Appropriate contracts vary by discipline, but here are just a few ideas: – Conduct an individual research project or assist with faculty research – Create, test, and/or evaluate a software program – Prepare and present a class lecture – Complete a small group project with other honors students – Produce a research paper – Choreograph a dance <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">– Critique an exhibit <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">– Extend course knowledge to community outreach <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">– Design and test a lab project


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Can I do an honors contract in an online class? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students can receive up to 6 Honors credits for Honors Enrichment Contracts in online courses. Students are still expected to meet with faculty beyond the already-established course guidelines, just as with a face-to-face class.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Do contracts have to be for classes inside my major? **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">No, Honors Enrichment Contracts can be completed in any discipline, no matter your major. However, you should be treating this experience as an opportunity to connect with faculty and network within the department. Often times, great HonorsContracts can become great starting points for the Thesis/Creative Project, making faculty support for the project simple.