University Honors Program Student Leaders
Honors Envoy
Being a member of the UHP Envoy at ISU means you are an enthusiastic and dedicated representative of the Honors program. Envoy members support Honors Leadership, are deeply involved in UHP work and recruitment, and become the face and representative of the UHP and its student members. There are typically five Envoy positions available every Fall and Spring semester. Specific Envoy position duties vary by semester and the current needs of the program.
As an internship position, Envoy positions are semester-long terms (available each Fall and Spring semester) and include a $300 scholarship and a stipend of approximately $300 (at $9 per hour, paid over the semester).
Please contact Jacob Andrysiak (208.282.1383 or jacobandrysiak@isu.edu) with any questions.
Spring 2023 UHP Envoy Positions
Event Planning Envoy
Assists Jacob Andrysiak with preparing for Honors Events during the semester. Tasks may include the following.
- Assist with UHP Events during a given semester (e.g., Induction, Honors Rendezvous, Opportuni-Tea).
- Coordinate the Recognition Event (select venue, menu, decorations, invitations, and RSVP form).
- Update the presentations for five Bi-Annual Honors Meeting (BAHM) group-advising sessions.
- Update the BAHM sign-up form.
- Coordinate the Envoys presenting in each BAHM session.
Communications Envoy
Assists Jacob Andrysiak to communicate with all Honors students about UHP events and happenings. The Envoy would be responsible for compiling information and creating the Weekly Updates and creating and responding to Social Media posts. To be successful in this position the candidate needs to be able to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Have an understanding of Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
- Have a desire to foster the growth of UHP students and the program.
- Work independently and be prompt with deadlines.
- Seek assistance without hesitation.
- Helpful Skills: Creative with technology.
UHP Recruitment & Director's Assistant Envoy
Assists the Honors Director, Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, with recruiting events and materials and UHP management tasks. Duties may include the following.
- Assist the UHP Director with updating thesis project tracking and Honors Contract Course applications.
- Attend in-person or online recruiting events. Such as information fairs at local high schools or on the ISU campus.
- Communicate with high school counselors and perspective students by phone, email, or other methods.
- Prepare, revise, or edit recruiting materials such as pamphlets, handouts, and mailers.
UHP Information Management Envoy
Assists Lori Tapanila with Honors website updates and maintenance. Duties may include the following.
- Assist with processing new student Honors applications.
- Attend in-person or online recruiting events, such as information fairs at local high schools or on the ISU campus.
- Communicate with high school counselors and perspective students by phone, email, or other methods.
- Prepare, revise, or edit recruiting materials such as pamphlets, handouts, and mailers.
Alumni Relations Envoy
Assists Conner Suddick with establishing and improving UHP and UHP Alumni relationships. Tasks may include the following.
- Updating the Alumni contact list.
- Develop an initial communication plan.
- Coordinating Honors Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP’ed) meeting
- Establishing mentorships.
- Investigate university alumni mentorship programs.
Honors Peer Mentors
Honors Mentors provide Honors students a resource on campus that they can rely upon to answer questions related to their education, the university, and even personal matters. Their knowledge of ISU campus resources and professional training offer new Honors students with a reliable advocate for a successful college experience.
UHP Student Club
The UHP Club's purpose is:
- to enhance educational and social opportunities for outstanding students
- to organize Honors related social and service activities
- to encourage alternative forms of learning and evaluation with an emphasis on group discussion
- to encourage the development of new Honors classes
- to develop leadership skills
- to promote service in the community and surrounding areas in order to encourage excellence of heart as well as of mind
The UHP Club hosts a variety of social and service events throughout the academic year, 3-4 events a month. Recent club events include: capture the flag orientation event, Veterans Home visits, a Halloween pajama party, a President's Day treasure hunt, Rake-A-Wish for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Fall Carnival, and the end of the year Floats and Votes Party.