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The James Scholar Program

Phyllis J. Hill James Scholar Award for Exemplary Faculty Mentoring

Current James Scholars and alumni of the James Scholar program may nominate faculty for this prestigious Phyllis J. Hill James Scholar Award for Exemplary Faculty Mentoring. All current AHS faculty (tenured, tenured-track and instructional staff) are eligible as long as they have been in the College for at least three years. Nominees must also have supported James Scholar student research efforts for a minimum of one year (fall and spring semesters). Learn more about the Phyllis J. Hill James Scholar Award for Exemplary Faculty Mentoring (PDF) or view the Phyllis J. Hill Faculty Award for Exemplary Mentoring Nomination Form.

The deadline for nominations is October 7, 2009. The award will be presented at the Spring College Meeting held in early May.

The James Scholar Program, named for the fourth president of the University of Illinois, Edmund J. James, is the honors program within the College of Applied Health Sciences. The program recognizes undergraduates who have achieved academic excellence and provides unique learning opportunities. The benefits of being part of the James Scholar Program include:

Benefits

  • Enriching your educational experience through self-initiated projects and activities
  • An opportunity to earn honors credit and have in-depth interactions with faculty
  • Access to early registration time
  • An opportunity to establish beneficial networks and to develop leadership skills

All AHS students are given information about the James Scholar Program and requirements at the beginning of each semester. If you meet the requirements and would like to confirm your intent to participate use the self-nomination form. If you are a returning student fill out the self-nomination update form. Self-nominations must be submitted by the first Wednesday in October and the first Wednesday in March.

In addition to the James Scholar Self-Nomination form, students must submit an Honors Credit Learning Agreement (HCLA), available in 110 Huff Hall, each semester. The HCLA outlines what you plan on doing during the semester for your honors requirement. You must complete the form with your faculty sponsor and return it to 110 Huff Hall by the first Wednesday in October and the first Wednesday in March.

NOTE: Juniors and seniors pursuing the leadership option also need to complete the HCLA which should be signed by your Leadership Coach.

Getting Started

Initial participation in the program varies depending on your year in school, transfer status, or previous involvement in the James Scholar program at UIUC. To better understand the requirements click on the links below:

Requirements

Questions?

For Faculty

James Scholar Participants