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DR. FLOYD F. KOCH HONORS COLLEGE
2011-2012
The Honors College Annual Report is designed as an overview of data collected
throughout the academic year of activities in the Honors College.
DR. FLOYD F. KOCH HONORS COLLEGE 2011-2012
DR. FLOYD F. KOCH HONORS COLLEGE 2011-2012 S N A P S H O T O F T H E H O N O R S C O L L E G E – P A L M B E A C H S T A T E C O L L E G E
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome and Mission ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Demographics .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Community Involvement .................................................................................................................................... 5
Learning............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Graduation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Attachments ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Produced by:
Palm Beach State College
Academic Affairs
Prepared by: Marcella Montesinos, M.S, Manager – Honors College
Palm Beach State College
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FROM THE HONORS COLLEGE MANAGER
Dear Friends of the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College:
I am pleased to present this annual report highlighting the successes of the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College
for the 2011-2012 academic year.
This academic year has been one of many triumphs for the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College at Palm Beach
State. It began with the selection to host the Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference for the first time in
Palm Beach State’s history. We were able to showcase our students and our community and increase our
visibility among other state honors programs. Yet, our biggest reward was having the highest honors
graduating spring class that received Honors College Distinction. Increasing the number of graduates has been
a goal for the Honors Advisory Board and we were able to see our due diligence with policies that have
changed over time to continue to improve the program. We also were thrilled to hear that one of our very
own graduates, Ms. Maria Chapado, was awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship among 10
other students in the nation. We also had several students go on to attend many prestigious institutions with a
full transfer scholarship until they graduate. These institutions include Emory University, Columbia University,
and University of Chapel Hill.
The Honors College continues to develop innovative ways to promote the program and will continue to seek
students whose main goal is to be challenged with our curriculum and seek to graduate want Honors College
Distinction. Honors students were able to contribute their ideas in March 2012 by developing an Honors
Student Ambassador Program. In an effort to bring awareness to students of the benefits of the Dr. Floyd F.
Koch Honors College, the Honors Student Advisory Council developed this program for Honors students to
come to classrooms and give a ten minute presentation to inform of the requirements for admission and why
they should join. I am very happy that students are taking an active role in continuing to use their grassroots
efforts to encourage students to join us.
As we move forward to the upcoming year, we look forward to starting August 2012 in a new building where
the Honors College will have a dedicated administration and classroom space.
Cheers to the future,
Marcella A. Montesinos
Mission of the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College In keeping with the mission of Palm Beach State
College the purpose of the Honors College is to provide a challenging and supportive academic
environment in which students are encouraged to think critically, demonstrate leadership, and
develop ethical standards. Honors pursues an interactive learning experience where students
acquire a creative and comprehensive understanding of concepts in an interdisciplinary and global
context. Palm Beach State Honors students and faculty share a commitment and civic responsibility
that extends beyond the classroom to local, national, and international communities.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Honors Enrollment
Honors enrollment has continued to grow from 628 students in
2010 to 690 students in 2011, a continued increase of 10 %. The
enrollment of Honors students is expected to increase as we
continue to ensure that new faculty are sought and a variety of
courses are offered each semester. This academic year, the
Honors Advisory Board approved the development of Honors
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Honors Principles of
Macroeconomics. The courses will be taught in the 2012-2013
academic year.
Table 1- Demographics
CURRENT STUDENTS
Students enrolled in the Honors College: 690
The median age of students’ college-wide in the Honors College: 22
Average Honors student GPA: 3.66
Average class size of Honors courses: 11
RACE AND ETHNICITY COLLEGEWIDE OF HONORS STUDENTS
Asian4%
Black or African
American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
American
Indian 1.3%
Hawaiian Pacific
Islander 0%
White 52.2%
Not reported 4.2%
Honors Student/ Race and Ethnicity College Wide Fall 2011
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Honors College awarded 71 Honors students scholarships totaling
$45,350 in the 2011-2012 academic year. There are currently three types
of scholarships offered to Honors students: Palm Beach State Honors
scholarship, Presidential Scholar/Honors Book Stipend scholarship, and the
Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College scholarship. Honors scholarships are offered
in the Fall and Spring semester.
All honors students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships throughout
the year. Table 2 lists the names of those students awarded scholarships in 2011-2012.
Table 2 – Scholarships Awarded in 2011-2012 A. Palm Beach State College Honors Scholarships
I. FALL RECIPIENTS: ($300 each)
Marina Alexandre
Jennifer Anderson Love
Carrie Blayer
Cindy Bucci
Lyubomir Chinkov
Isabella Damacena
Anne Devine
Megan Fahey
William Lowrey
Christine Murphy
Shannon Ousley
Nadeen Pennisi
Asian 4.3% Black or African
American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
American Indian 1%
Hawaiian Pacific Islander
0%
White 52.2%
Not reported
4.2%
Honors Students/ Race and Ethnicity College Wide Spring 2012
Mirline Petit-Frere
Johanna Poblano
Aida Rodriguez
Alejandra Rodriguez
Barbara Ann Ross
Navene Shata
Adrianne K. Spidell
Randy Tessier
Areerut Wattanarungsun
Ravina Zaman
Dina Zinni
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II. SPRING RECIPIENTS ($300 each)
B. Honors Book Stipend
I. FALL RECIPIENTS: ($150 each)
Maxine Dubois
Megan Fahey
Michael Fields
Joshua Garcia
Christina Joyner
Britney Matarazzo
Wade Phillips
Carly Sanchez
Alejandro Sanoja
Chelsea Tortora
Micaiah Wells
III. SPRING RECIPIENTS ($150 each)
Rachel Calloway
Ernise Ferdinand
Christina Joyner
Raul Perez
Alejandro Sanoja
Chelsea Tortora
Emily Berge
Eva Bjorgan
Gerderia Brown
Rachel Calloway
Lyubomir Chinkov
Isabella Damacena
Andrew Gerren
Christina Joyner
Maria Kerschbaumsteiner
William Lowrey
Halyna Montesinos Raul A Perez
Mirline Petit-Frere
Johanna Poblano
Diane Ramos
Aida Rodriguez
Vanessa Rubio
Antonieta Salguero
Gustavo Salguero
Carly Sanchez
Caitlin Siciliano
Areerut Wattanarungsun
Sara Williams
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C. Dr. Floyd F. Koch Annual Scholarship
I. FALL RECIPIENTS 2011 (Top 4 Honors Graduates awarded $14,500 in total )
1. Eman Shreteh
2. Brianna Howard
3. Camidson Augustin
4. Andrew Tansini
II. SPRING RECIPIENTS 2012 ( Top 4 Honors Graduates awarded $14,500 in total)
1. Kathleen McCloskey
2. William Lowrey
3. Joshua Garcia
4. Faith Proper
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College students have provided 4,827 hours of service to the Palm Beach County
community. To ensure that students have participated in a volunteer service, the lead supervisor of the
organization is asked to verify with a written signature that the student was present.
Table 3 lists the hours donated to the community as well as Palm Beach State College.
Table 3- Honors Points/Service Hours Donated by Honors Students
Community Partner Hours Donated
ABATE of Florida 14
Abiding Hearts Ministries 50
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup 5
Afterschool Program, Inc. 6
Akron Biotech 5
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American Cancer Society 159
American Heart Association 58
American Legion Post 22
American Red Cross 45
Arthur Marshall Foundation 4
ASPIRA 184
Assisted eldrely person 80
Autism Speaks 4
Ayso #35 VIP Buddy (soccer with Special Needs Children) 12
Banyan Creek Elementary School 38
Bear Lakes Middle School 100
Bethesda Hospital 113
Blood Bank 1
Boca Helping Hands 28
Boca Raton Community Hospital Rand Memorial Service League
15
Boca Raton Outpatient Surgery & Laser Center 20
Boca Raton Police Athletic League 20
Boca Raton Recreation Services 7
Boy Scouts of America 11
CAP/Foundcare 15
Charity Fundraising 5
Chick n Grill 8
Christ Fellowship Church 41
Church of All Nations 12
City of Boynton Beach 2
City of Palm Beach Gardens 5
Community Partnership Group Mentoring 25
Compass 3
Coral Springs Youth Soccer 2
Coral Sunset Elementary School 8
CROS Ministries Food Pantries 3
Crossroads 1
Delray Beach Police Department 15
Delray Medical Center 27
Department of Children and Families 80
Dr. Elana Kaplove Office 16
E3 Kids Club 6
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Easter Seals 11
Eglise Assemblee Evangelique De Christ 4
Evangelical Assembly of Christ 1
Fashion Night Foundation 3
FAU Diabetes Education and Research Center 48
First Baptist Church 45
First Evangelical Lutheran Church 60
Florida Gulf Coast University 60
Florida Humane Society 2
Friends of Jupiter Beach 3
Garden of Sahaba Academy 12
Gay Straight Alliance 3
Glades Road Branch Library 23
Grace Fellowship 2
Grassy Waters Preserve 2
Graduation Survey 4
Great American Cleanup 4
Greenacres Library 14
Habitat for Humanity 4
Heart Walk 3
Heritage Elementary Afterschool Program 37
Highland United Methodist Church 18
Honda Classic Golf Tournament 42
Horses and the handicapped of S. Florida 13
Hugs & Kisses, Inc. 3
Iglesia de Adoracion Cristo Reina 11
Iglesia Vida Nueva 130
Indian Pines Elementary School 30
Inspire 2 B Beautiful Outreach program 9
International Coastal Cleanup 7
John I. Leonard Band 20
Journey Church 32
Jupiter Medical Center 78
Jupiter Police Department 30
Karma Krew 25
Lake Worth Kiwanis 3
Lantana Road Library 115
Lauderdale By the Sea Coastal Cleanup 3
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Life Church 5
Locks of Love Program 40
Loggerhead Marine Life Center 5
LW Street Painting Festival 4
March of Dimes Benefit Auction 5
MDA Telethon 7
Mergen Martial Arts 501
Miami VA Hospital 10
Mid-County Senior Center 14
Milagro Center in Delray Beach 3
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 11
NCCI 51
Norton Museum of Art 24
Office Depot Foundation 9
Order of Eastern Star 4
Paint Your Heart Out 8
Palm Beach Central High School 18
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp 4
Palm Beach County Senior Center 48
Palm Beach Jewish Federation 4
Palm Beach State College, Biology Club 2
Palm Beach State College, Biology Club 6
Palm Beach State College, Career Center 2
Palm Beach State College, Chemistry Lab 10
Palm Beach State College, Civility Task Force 4
Palm Beach State College, Club Rush 2
Palm Beach State College, Disability Office 4
Palm Beach State College, Disability Office 20
Palm Beach State College, Earth Day 9
Palm Beach State College, Foundation 4
Palm Beach State College, Global Education Center 68
Palm Beach State College, Green Expo 8
Palm Beach State College, Honors College 241
Palm Beach State College, Job Fair 2
Palm Beach State College, Law Library 20
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Palm Beach State College, Math Awareness Week 13
Palm Beach State College, Math Lab 9
Palm Beach State College, Prof. Brahlek 7
Palm Beach State College, Prof. Martin 25
Palm Beach State College, QEP 6
Palm Beach State College, SGA 5
Palm Beach State College, Speech Class 6
Palm Beach State College, Student Activities 75
Palm Beach State College, Student Orientation 20
Palm Beach State College, Student Registration 4
Palm Beach State College, Study Group 2
Park Clean up and Sidewalks 20
Park Vista High School 9
Partners in the Parks 3
Persley Community Garden 3
Place of Hope 5.5
Poinciana Elementary 5
PTK 64
Quantum House 66
Rachel Waterman Campaign 26
Relay for Life 98
River Center 8
S.T.A.T.S. Mission International 9
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 32
Salsa Fest 5
San Sifters Environmental Cleanup 2
Sawgrass Nature Center 51
Secme's Diversity in Stem 50
Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue 44
Special Summer Olympic Games 19
St. Jude Walk 5
St. Matthew Catholic Church 90
St. Patrick Catholic Church 32
State Senator Lizbeth Benaquisto Office 32
Straight Way to Heaven 108
Technical Engineering Sales 53
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The Zoe Lorn Make a Difference Foundation 10
United Way 81
Valley of Love Ministries 12
VFW Post 2007 8
Vida Nueva Baptist Church 60
Vincermos 120
Webelos Woods Gulf Stream Council 25
Wellington High School Baseball 9
West Gate Elementary 15
Western Union 120
Wildcat Speech & Debate Team 10
Wildlife Outreach 10
Women of Excellence 3
Your Sparkling Event LLC 8
Youth for Christ 30
LEARNING
The Honors College currently provides students with an option to obtain
Honors credit by adding an additional component to their non honors
class if an honors course is not possible for them to take. The Honors
Project is designed to go above and beyond the classroom, with
professors mentoring Honors students throughout the semester. In 2011-
2012 there was a total of 77 Honors Projects completed.
Table 4 provides the list of the professors/mentors who guided Honor
students in obtaining Honors credit. Beside their name is the number of
Honors Projects they mentored throughout the academic year. The professor earns $125 for each approved
project.
Table 4 – Honors Projects/Mentors
Allen Webber 2
Ana Valdivia 1
Andrew Halloran 1
Andrew Trupin 1
Anthony Piccolino 6
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Barbara Goldman 1
Bobette Wolesensky 1
Bonnie Manley 1
C.A. Colombo 1
Charlie Ray 2
Christine Bush/Joe Millas 4
Cynthia Judd 1
Danny Jones 1
David Bethea 1
Dawn Hutchins 1
Diane Baird 1
Ellen Warhit 1
Erika Locke-Williams 1
Fedrick Jhingree 1
Gail Oren 1
Glenn Swift 2
Gokarna Gharti-Chhetri 1
Henry Seeley 1
Henry Sennett 1
Herbert Purick 1
Ira Rosenthal 4
James Beckett 1
Jean-Roy Lafalaise 1
Jessica Miles 2
Joe Millas 3
Joe Millas/ChristineBush 1
Joe Millas/Lori Crane 3
Joseph Pick 1
Kimberly Cooke 1
Kristen Reisig 1
Lawrence Siegel 1
Lido Kercado 1
Lilian Jordan 5
Lois Pasapane 1
Lori Crane 3
Luis Bonilla 1
Marcie Pachter 2
Marie Langston 3
Mario Bosquet 1
Mark A. Jones 1
Mary Friesz 1
Mary Galvin 2
Matthew Kachlany 1
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Mike Manesh 1
Mitchell Kass 1
Nancy Bustani 4
Nazare Feliciano 1
Nelson Daniel 2
Paulette Moore 1
Ralph Harris 1
Richard Fleisher 1
Richard Shreve 2
Robert Ames 1
Rodney Dillon 1
Roy Boulware 2
Russell Bova 1
Shannon Rauwerda 1
Silvio Arango-Jaramillo 1
Stephen Gibson 1
Stephen Sans 1
Steven Stemle 1
Susan Aguila 1
Susan Kronick 1
Suzanne Duff 1
Tammy Young 1
Terry Randolph 1
Thomas Magill 1
Tod Fairbanks 1
Traci Klass 1
Trinna Frever 1
Victor Aikhionbare 3
Victor Slesinger 1
Warren Smith 1
Witny Librun 3
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GRADUATION
Tracks to Receive Honors Distinction:
There are two tracks students can pursue to graduate with Honors
Distinction: Honors Certificate or Honors Diploma. There are different
guidelines and requirements for each track.
Honors Certificate:
Complete 12 credit hours honors work (any combination of honors classes or honors project contracts);
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5;
Earn at least a B in each honors class or honorized class.
Earn at least 20 points on the Honors Point System.
Honors Diploma:
Complete 21 total credit hours of honors work, of which 1. 3 credit hours must be IDH2105, “Knowledge Through the Ages”; 2. No more that 6 credit hours can be in honors projects;
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5;
Earn at least a B in each honors class or honorized class; Earn at least 40 points on the Honors Point System.
The Honors College has a separate graduation application so that we can verify that the student has met all requirements to be noted on their transcript. Table 6 demonstrates the number of honors graduates.
Table 5– Honors Graduates
Fall 2011 Honors Graduates : 11
Certificates = 9
Diplomas = 2
Spring 2012 Honors Graduates :59
Certificates = 32
Diplomas = 28
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CONCLUSION The Honors College is grateful to receive financial support from the
College through Academic Services and Student Services. in 2011-2012. The
funds funds provided the opportunity to send students and faculty to host the
Florida Collegiate Honors Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Palm Beach
Gardens. Our Honor students were able to showcase their efforts in
improving the program as well as and the National Collegiate Honors
Council in Phoenix, Arizona. Academic Services funds provided faculty the
ability to travel with students to conferences as well as and purchase
marketing materials for the Honors College. The Student Services funds allowed the Student Advisory Council
to host fellowship events throughout the year.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT A GLANCE
The Honors College reached its goal to graduate the highest graduating class in its history.
Principles of Macroeconomics and Anatomy and Physiology 1 were presented to the Curriculum Committee and approved to be part of the Honors Curriculum.
38 Presidential Scholars were accepted into the Honors College for the 2011-2012 Academic year.
Palm Beach State College hosted for the first time the Florida Collegiate Honors Conference. The conference is a state conference that promotes student research.
Six honors students presented at the Florida Collegiate Honors Conference.
Closer working relationships were developed with The Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University.
Three faculty members were identified to be Honors Liaisons for 2011-2012 Academic year: Nancy McDonald (Palm Beach Gardens), Terry Randolph (Boca Raton), and Steve Brahlek (Lake Worth).
MAJOR GOALS FOR 2012-2013
Continue development of Honors Curriculum with a focus in Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Forge a better relationship with the Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University.
Improve of Policies and Procedures to better the Honors College.
Seek innovative ways to promote the Honors College.
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ATTACHMENTS:
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Honors Graduates Surveys
Spring 2012
1. Now that you have graduated from Palm Beach State with Honors College distinction, will you:
# Answer
Response %
1 take some time off
1 8%
2 transfer to a university
12 92%
3 work
0 0%
4 other (please specify)
0 0%
Total 13 100%
2. Which university do you plan to attend? (please specify)
Text Response
University of Florida
3. Did you receive a scholarship to attend a university? If yes, which scholarship did you receive?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes (please specify)
3 33%
2 No
6 67%
Total 9 100%
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4. Do you believe the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College distinction helped you obtain admission to
your university program of choice?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
4 44%
2 No
5 56%
Total 9 100%
5. Would you recommend the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College to incoming students at Palm Beach
State?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
10 100%
2 No
0 0%
Total 10 100%
6. On a scale 1 - 5 with1 being not happy and 5 being very happy, how was your experience as an
Honors College student?
# Answer
Response %
1 1 - not happy
0 0%
2 2
1 10%
3 3
1 10%
4 4
3 30%
5 5 - very happy
5 50%
Total 10 100%
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7. In the following space, please make any comments you wish regarding the Dr. Floyd F. Koch
Honors College at Palm Beach State.
The Honors College has definitely gotten better since I first started attending Palm Beach State. The program has expanded and become much easier to use for students.
Nancy McDonald is an angel.
MORE HONORS CLASSES; MORE CLARIFICATIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN POINTS, AND EVERY MEMBER SHOULD BE NOTIFIED ABOUT TRIPS. SMALL CLASSES WERE THE BEST PART!!
Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College at Palm Beach State has given me the opportunity to challenge myself and has been able to better serve my educational needs. The courses provided more vigorous courses and smaller class sizes in order to connect better and have better discussions in the classroom.
In one word superb.
Being part of the Honors College was the best decision I have ever made. Classes were challenging enough to bring up the best of me and my classmates, but yet they were a lot of fun! In addition to that, the involvement in multiple activities at school and in the community made me a better person.
It was a great experience being a part of the Honors College, however at times it was also extremely stressful simply because I did not even find out about the Honors College until I was half way through my Associates degree. With that said I do not regret joining the Honors College at all.
The instructors were phenomenal, always there to help and really wanting to see students succeed. The personal attention and real tenacity held by the faculty is a wonderful attribute. I will recommend the school and the more specifically the Honors College to anyone looking to further their education. Having transferred to a university near the West Coast, I have learned first-hand how different this country is as far as education - And quite frankly, if PBSC had offered the Bachelorette Degree I wanted/needed for medical school, I would not have left.
I'm am sad to be leaving
8. Do we have your permission to use your comments for Honors marketing purposes?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
8 80%
2 No
2 20%
Total 10 100%
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9. May we contact you for more information on your experience with Honors at Palm Beach
State?(If yes, make sure you’ve filled out your name and address at the bottom of this form)
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
5 50%
2 No
5 50%
Total 10 100%
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Honors Graduates Surveys Summer 2012
1. Now that you have graduated from Palm Beach State with Honors College distinction, will you:
# Answer
Response %
1 take some time off
0 0%
2 transfer to a university
8 100%
3 work
0 0%
4 other (please specify)
0 0%
Total 8 100%
2. Which university do you plan to attend? (please specify)
University of Miami
Palm Beach Atlantic or Nova Southeastern
Palm Beach Atlantic University or Nova Southeastern University
stetson university
FAU
University of Florida
3. Did you receive a scholarship to attend a university? If yes, which scholarship did you receive?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes (please specify)
2 29%
2 No
5 71%
Total 7 100%
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4. Do you believe the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College distinction helped you obtain admission to
your university program of choice?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
6 86%
2 No
1 14%
Total 7 100%
5. Would you recommend the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College to incoming students at Palm Beach
State?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
7 100%
2 No
0 0%
Total 7 100%
6. On a scale 1 - 5 with1 being not happy and 5 being very happy, how was your experience as an
Honors College student?
# Answer
Response %
1 1 - not happy
0 0%
2 2
0 0%
3 3
4 57%
4 4
2 29%
5 5 - very happy
1 14%
Total 7 100%
7. In the following space, please make any comments you wish regarding the Dr. Floyd F. Koch
Honors College at Palm Beach State.
The ladies in the Honors College office in Lake Worth were very nice and helpful to me during my Honors experiences. I will miss Betty Dente, as she was a very likeable and kind person to me.
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Marcella Montesinos is also very nice and helpful. I think the Honors projects that I did helped me in ways that will reach beyond the degree. The research that I did will stay with me forever. It was a lot of work, but I am happy to have been able to write the research papers that I completed and to be mentored by the professors with whom I had the opportunity to work alongside on these projects: Dr. Paul Labine, Ms. Tcherina Duncombe, Dr. Richard R. Shreve, and Dr. David Bethea.
I had a great time working with all of my professors on the research paper projects: Dr. Paul Labine, Ms. Tcherina Duncombe, Dr. Richard R. Shreve, and Dr. David Bethea. I will miss Betty Dente in the Honors Office in Lake Worth. She was a very nice person to me, and I feel that she was a very valuable asset to the college as is Marcella Montesinos, the Manager of the Honors College at the Lake Worth Campus. Marcella was also very nice and helpful. I find the Honors College very beneficial.
I am really glad I had the opportunity to be guided by professors such as Terry Randolph, Dr. Mc Gavin, Bobbette Wolesensky, and Pamela Pannozzo. I had the opportunity to use what they taught me in the internship I am doing now and I know I will keep using them in other areas of my studies. I would advice to promote more the honors college and give the opportunity to many eligible students who could benefit from it. The first thing to do is to make sure the college advisors know about the program and can direct students to it. I have been witness that most of the times they do not do it.
It was a great program to go through. I only wish I was more involved during my year there.
The Honors College has helped mold my post-secondary experience and education. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunities that the college afforded me both as a student in the College and as a graduate. Thank you!!! The Honors College truly went above and beyond my expectations as a college student.
8. Do we have your permission to use your comments for Honors marketing purposes?
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
5 71%
2 No
2 29%
Total 7 100%
9. May we contact you for more information on your experience with Honors at Palm Beach
State?(If yes, make sure you’ve filled out your name and address at the bottom of this form)
# Answer
Response %
1 Yes
6 86%
2 No
1 14%
Total 7 100%
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