DIVERSITY IN THE ECU HONORS COLLEGE

Abstract

The Honors College Socioeconomic Academic Day is an idea proposed as a solution to the lack of minority and disadvantaged students in East Carolina University’s Honors College. The goal of this project is to meet high school students from minority demographics to discuss the opportunities and experiences that would await them at East Carolina University by hosting an academic day. Based on the information gathered thus far, the percentage of minority students in the Honors college is estimated to be around six percent. However, this project's purpose is to reassure high school students in the minority population that the honors college would be safe and rewarding if they choose this university. Furthermore, this project would encompass a mentorship program for the incoming first-year students after the completion of the academic day, to guide the students throughout their college experience.