Education Honors Students’ Bill of Rights
Education Honors Students’ Bill of Rights
The Education Honors Program is committed to ensuring the rights of all Education Honors Students, including students from all backgrounds. We believe that all members of the Education Honors community should treat each other respectfully and professionally so that students can learn and grow in a respectful and supportive learning environment
Below are 16 rights for all Education Honors Students. These rights were co-developed by student and faculty members of the Education Honors community at the Cato College of Education.
As an Education Honors Student, I have the right to…
- … experience all the benefits offered to me as an Honors Student through the Honors College and Education Honors Program.
- … engage in the ethical process of research, data collection, and the construction and dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of the wider community.
- … practice self-advocacy in a collegial way.
- … select a research topic that I am passionate about.
- … change my mind about my research topic.
- … honor and address any biases I may have regarding my research topic.
- … select members for my Honors Committee and seek out new ones, if necessary.
- … collaborate with peers and faculty in meaningful ways that support my academic and personal growth.
- … ask questions and seek out help when needed.
- … support and encourage my peers in the Education Honors Program.
- … establish an appropriate work-life balance that embraces emotional, mental, and physical health.
- … have realistic expectations for myself.
- … feel proud of my strength areas and accomplishments.
- … make mistakes and learn from them.
- … have an identity beyond my Honor’s designation.
- … be me.