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:

• Laila Wrenn, President
• Ethan Wilkins, Vice-President
• Kayla Jefferson, Secretary
• Karen Calzadilla, Treasurer
• Deedee Coleman, Junior Representative
• Hannah Owens, Sophomore Representative

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 2024-2025 include:

• Josh Dohmen, Director, Ina E. Gordy Honors College
• Tracee Watkins, College of Business and Professional Studies
• Nora Corrigan, College of Arts and Sciences
• Davida Crossley, College of Arts and Sciences
• Jon Fessenden, College of Arts and Sciences
• Deb Watson, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• Travis Hagey, College of Arts and Sciences
• Lisa Hester, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
• Chanley Rainey, College of Arts and Sciences
• Hillary Richardson, Library Services
• 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
• Hope Durst, School of Education

Staff

Josh Dohmen, Director, Ina E. Gordy Honors College
Mileka Nelson, Coordinator of Academic Enrichment Services
Laila Wrenn, Honors Mentor, Residential Honors Program
Griffin Fuller, Honors Mentor, Residential Honors Program

Hours & Location

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