About the Ina E. Gordy Honors College

While our student community truly makes the Honors College special, our student council and dedicated faculty committee provide us with essential leadership year to year.

Honors Student Council 

Students on the Honors Student Council work to enhance the educational and co-curricular experiences of honors students and provide service to both campus and community. Officers for 2023-2024 are:

  • Megan Holbrook, President
  • Gabrielle Hinsch, Vice-President
  • Shelby Wilson, Secretary
  • Karen Calzadilla, Treasurer
  • Nyla Rudd, Freshman Representative
  • Deedee Coleman, Sophomore Representative
  • Laila Wrenn, Junior Representative
  • Carson Holly, Senior Representative
  • Ayooluwa Ilesami, Transfer Representative
  • Hope Gammel, At-Large Representative
  • Jodi Everett, Ex-Officio (Honors Student Assistant)

Honors College Committee (Faculty)

Members of the Honors College Committee act as Honors Readers on honors students’ independent research projects, evaluate research projects presented by all students at semester’s end, and provide oversight for Honors College operations. (See Policy Statement 3516.) Members for 2023-20124 include:

  • Kim Whitehead, Director, Ina E. Gordy Honors College
  • Kristy Alpe, College of Business and Professional Studies
  • Brian Burnes, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Nora Corrigan, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Davida Crossley, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Jon Fessenden, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Candy Grant, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Travis Hagey, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Lindsay Mitchell, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Chanley Rainey, College of Arts and Sciences (on sabbatical fall 2023)
  • Hillary Richardson, Library Services (on sabbatical fall 2023)
  • Barry Smith, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Hannah Sumerford, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Reyna Vergara, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Alex Stelioes-Wills, College of Arts and Sciences

Staff

Dr. Kim Whitehead, Director, Ina E. Gordy Honors College
Dr. Jill Drouillard, Honors Faculty Member, Fall 2023
Jodi Everett, Student Administrative Assistant
Larry Fain, Honors Mentor, Residential Honors Program
Laila Wrenn, Honors Mentor, Residential Honors Program

Hours & Location

The office of the Honors College is located on the first floor of Whitfield Hall.

General Office Hours, Fall 2023

Monday 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Director’s Office Hours, Fall 2023

Monday 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
and by appointment