NDSU names faculty team to design Honors College

NDSU has announced the formation of a new faculty design team that will shape the academic foundation of the university’s Honors College, an ambitious initiative set to launch as part of NDSU’s strategic vision for the future.

The team brings together faculty leaders from across the university’s colleges to create an innovative curriculum that will challenge students, promote collaboration and prepare the next generation of problem-solvers.

Matthew Smith, professor of practice in biological sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as faculty co-lead for the design process.

Joining him on the Core Design and Curriculum Team are:

• Ahmad Al Asady, assistant professor of management and marketing, College of Business
• Ali Amiri, associate professor of practice in mechanical engineering, College of Engineering
• Danielle Condry, associate professor of practice in microbiological sciences, College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources
• Karla Haug, assistant professor of practice in nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences
• Travis Seaborn, assistant professor in the AES School of Natural Resource Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources
• Angela Smith, professor in the School of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences
• Andrea Smith, senior lecturer of management and marketing, College of Business
• Michael Strand, head and professor in the School of Design, Architecture and Art, College of Arts and Sciences
• Jessica Vold, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, College of Engineering
• Amy Werremeyer, chair and professor of pharmacy practice, College of Health and Human Sciences
  
  “This incredible group will work together to shape the curriculum and experiences for the Honors College as we move toward its launch,” Kimberly Wallin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said in an email to campus.
  
  The team will collaborate closely with university leadership and administrative partners in areas such as housing and student experiences, scholarships and funding, marketing and admissions. Their goal is to design a forward-looking program that integrates research, leadership and community engagement into the academic experience.
  
  The Honors College will offer students from all majors an opportunity to participate in a curriculum designed to encourage intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary learning. Plans include seminars, mentorship opportunities and experiential learning components emphasizing student success, innovation and statewide impact.
  
  In the coming months, the team will finalize the curriculum and prepare for the recruitment of the first cohort of students. Additional faculty will be invited to participate as Honors College Faculty Fellows in the spring.
  
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