Student Life
Honors Organizations
Honors Ambassadors
The Honors Ambassadors is a group of Honors College students selected to represent the college at a variety of events, including but not limited to, college nights at local high schools, Honors College Open Houses, Cougar Fridays, Honors College Advisory Board meetings, and the Great Conversation. Applications to the organization are available and interviews are conducted at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. For more information, contact Brenda Rhoden (bjrhoden@uh.edu, 713-743-9025).
Student Governing Board
The Student Governing Board (SGB) functions as a liaison between the Honors faculty, administration, and students. Each semester, SGB conducts student evaluations of Honors faculty. SGB officers are elected to annual terms and meetings are open to all Honors College students. In addition, SGB is responsible for planning various social activities for the college. For more information, contact Jonas Chin, SGB President (jonaschin@msn.com).
Honors Advocates
Honors Advocates is a volunteer organization that recruits and orients new students to the university and Honors community. Advocates serve as hosts/hostesses for the High School Honors Banquet, held during Cougar Preview. Some advocates also serve as advisors and counselors with the Honors staff during summer orientation sessions and the Honors Retreat. For more information, contact Brenda Rhoden (bjrhoden@uh.edu, 713-743-9025).
The Terry Scholars at the University of Houston
All Terry Scholars are members of the Terry Scholars at the University of Houston (TSUH) student organization. This organization promotes student success both inside and outside the classroom, providing academic support and networks, as well as monthly community service projects and social events. The Terry Scholars elect officers to annual terms and assist in the planning of events such as the Terry Scholar Orientation and Banquet. For more information, contact Jodie Koszegi (jkoszegi@uh.edu, 713-743-1752).
Model Arab League
Since 1993, The Honors College has participated in the national Model Arab League (MAL) conference, held for 3 days in Washington, DC, each April. The league offers students an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and learn about the social, economic, cultural, and political issues facing leaders of the Arab world.
Participation in MAL is a value to students of all academic majors and nationalities. Students gain valuable leadership training through public speaking and discussion, writing and editing, interpersonal relations and cross-cultural dialogue. Delegates come away with practiced skills that will serve them well in their future endeavors.
If you are interested in representing The Honors College at this year’s Model Arab League, contact Andrew Curry (amcurry@mail.uh.edu, 713-743-9006).
The African American Student Honors Association
The African American Student Honors Association (AASHA) promotes unity and provides a voice for African American Honors students, while seeking a better understanding among all students in The Honors College. AAHSA also seeks to improve retention rates of African American students in The Honors College. AASHA continues to develop successful, goal-oriented, community-minded African American Honors graduates and provides a strong support network for its members. The organization encourages participation from its members in all Honors College activities. Membership in AASHA is open to all. For more information, contact Lucia Guillory, AAHSA President (one1love1life@yahoo.com) or AAHSA's faculty advisor, Dr. Christine LeVeaux (clsharpe@uh.edu, 713-743-2355)
UH Forensics Society
The UH Forensics Society was founded in 1951, but eventually disbanded because of funding cuts. In 2001, Michael Fain drmikefain@aol.com revived the program with the support of Vice President of Student Affairs Elwyn C. Lee and The Honors College. Since taking over, Fain has restructured the direction and purpose of the debate program, which now has almost 150 members, by involving the team in community service and debate tournaments for local middle and high school students. Thirteen members have won national championships since the program’s revival in 2001, and the Society has received the National Community Service Award for two consecutive years.
