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Table of Contents
Honors & Scholars Program Information.....................................................................3
IA Program Information............................................................................................... 4
IA Global Citizenship Team Expectations....................................................................5
Electronic Professional Portfolio..................................................................................6
Electronic Professional Portfolio Outline.....................................................................7

Honors & Scholars Program Information

H&S MISSION
Helping highability students focus their ambitions and achievements to
transform themselves
and their world.....
The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high
ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas
and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance
students academic and social experiences. The
Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student
success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry,
Academic Engagement,
Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.
Global Awareness
Honors & Scholars students will examine what it means to be global citizens by
enrolling in
coursework with an international focus; studying, researching, or interning abroad;
or participating in internationally focused activities such as service, work, or student
organizations. Students will cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity
and each individuals unique differences.
Original Inquiry
Honors & Scholars students will understand the research process by engaging in
experiences ranging from inclass scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to
independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global
community.
Academic Enrichment
Honors & Scholars students will pursue academic excellence through rigorous
curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
Students will be able to contextualize their formal education with respect to career
and life options.
Leadership Development
Honors & Scholars students will develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated
in the classroom, in the community, in their cocurricular activities, and in their
future roles in society. Students will be assisted by the Center with connecting to
those leadership opportunities that best meet their interests and talents.

Service Engagement
Honors & Scholars students will commit to service to the community. Students will
be exposed to the many social issues prevalent in society by partaking in a variety
of service opportunities offered through the Center and other departments on
campus. Students will connect their service experiences to their specific major or
area of interest whenever possible.

IA Program Information

This mission of the International Affairs Scholars program is to create an

academic and social environment built around a living-learning community that
encourages internationally themed discourse while providing students with the
support needed to successfully transition from high school to college. Within this
process, students will engage in development that prepares them for life beyond
college.
Global Awareness
- Challenge oneself to experience and participate in activities that are
unfamiliar and become accustomed with breaking down stereotypes in
everyday practice, both globally and locally
- Analyze various international themes and topics through the framework of
multiculturalism and globalization
Original Inquiry
- Engage in original inquiry through in-class scholarly endeavors and
community experiences across campus and beyond
- Incorporate life-long learning techniques into everyday activities and see
academic, intellectual, and professional growth throughout
Academic Enrichment
- Develop a full understanding of key topics and concepts in internationally
themed topics and discussion pieces
- Engage in critical and analytical scholarly discourse with both peers and
individuals across campus and the local community
Leadership Development
- Develop leadership qualities that can be demonstrated in both the local
and global community, in co-curricular activities, and shape their future
roles in society
- Have the ability and skill set to lead groups of people effectively and
become consciously aware of the needs of those around you
Service-Engagement
- Acquire a greater understanding of how local and university organizations
that promote service and volunteerism function, both globally and within
the Columbus community
- Experience service in both an academic and informal manner through
Study Abroad opportunities, keyed on specific international and global
themes
- Understand and experience key international and global themes through
first-hand involvement in-class and community activities

IA Global Citizenship Team Expectations

The International Affairs Scholars Program (IA) is designed for students of all majors
with an interest in learning about internationally and globalized themes in the
contemporary world. In this specific track, students will complete their IA
requirements by focusing on community service and how it connects to themselves
and the larger global community. Below are the expectations:
Global Citizenship Meetings
Peer-Mentor team members will meet bi-monthly throughout the Fall Semester.
These meetings are designed to help peer-mentors become successful peer-leaders
as well as keep everyone informed on peer-mentoring at OSU and the global
community. Depending on the meeting, students will interact with guest speakers,
do various group activities, or provide feedback and discuss their peer-mentor
experiences. These meetings are mandatory unless you have a conflict with a class
or exam.
Meetings: Mendenhall Labs 0191, 6:00-7:30PM
September 3rd
October 1st
November 5th
December 3rd
IA Events
The IA Leadership Council, with the help of Travis and Beau, will be planning various
IA events throughout the entire year. These events are designed to explore the
themes of our scholars program, build community, and connect you to people and
resources on campus and in Columbus. Every month there will be at least three
events planned. For the fall semester, you are expected to attend at least one in
September, October, and November and an additional one at the time of your
choosing, for a total of four events this semester. Events that are mandatory, such
as the IA Welcome and H&S Launch, do not count towards this total of four events.
In the spring semester you will be expected to attend the same number.
Non-IA Events
In order to introduce students to the plethora of university-wide functions, first year
IA Scholars will be required to attend 2 non-IA Events per semester. While the IA
program offers students a wide-variety of opportunities, we encourage Scholars to
get involved in other activities on campus. Examples of these types of events would
be university lectures, FYE Events, Honors & Scholars Events, University
departmental events and Ohio Union sponsored events.
Peer-Mentoring
Students will take what they have learned in their meetings and apply it to their
mentoring experience. There will be some group peer-mentoring opportunities
designed by the Leadership Council; however, it is recommended that you seek out
your own meetings outside of IA designed events. To complete the requirement you

must meet at least one time at an IA event with your mentee and then three other
times, regardless of where they are.
E Portfolio
Students will develop an electronic portfolio to serve as a repository for successful
and important developmental goals throughout their collegiate career. This will be
completed throughout the year and will also serve as the final requirement to
receive the Scholars Transcript Designation.

Electronic Professional Portfolio

As students begin their second year in the IA program, their focus turns to
engagement, continued personal development and leadership. The electronic
professional development portfolio is a way for students to document, reflect,
analyze, and evaluate their experiences throughout their second year. In doing so,
scholars develop a deeper understanding for the program as a whole as well as
their role in promoting the importance of context, perspective, and global
awareness. In turn, the portfolio prepares students for the remainder of their
undergraduate career, as well as their graduate or professional futures, by serving
as a database of your Scholars experience.
Format
Students will prepare a portfolio using the Honors & Scholars template for the
u.osu.edu domain. This portfolio will detail their development and growth
throughout their IA career. While your actual IA requirements will be an integral part
of your experience in the program, the portfolio will also be used as a reporting tool
for your second year experience, though the expectation is that students look back
on what they learned through these experiences and how they helped them develop
along the way.
Due Dates
In order to make it easier to construct, separate parts of the portfolio will be due
throughout the year, leading up to the entire portfolio being completed in April. This
will allow students to spend more time on each section as well as develop a
cohesive and fluid project whereas each section connects to the next.
About Me: October 1st
G.O.A.L.S. and Career: November 12th
Artifacts: January 15th
Year in Review: March 11th
Final Portfolio Due: Friday, April 15th

Electronic Professional Portfolio Outline

Structure
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Five separate tabs and one landing page

o About Me, Artifacts, G.O.A.L.S, Year in Review, Career
Incorporate multimedia and visualizations
Should capture the process of being a college student, specifically through
personal, professional, and academic development

Content
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Landing Page
o Abstract: One paragraph summary of what is inside your e-portfolio,
briefly detailing the scope, purpose, and content within.
o Blog-style that shows timeline of what and when students add or
change components of the portfolio

About Me
o Include a professional face picture of yourself
o The introduction portion of the e-portfolio. Students will introduce
themselves by looking at how they identify and understand
themselves, with some examples below:
Describe how you identify yourself and talk about where you
come from. Reflect back on your past experiences beyond
Scholar and Ohio State, focusing on the experiences that have
helped shape you.
Detail the reasons you chose your Scholars Program and what
qualities or traits you see being exemplified on campus.

Artifacts
o Finalized pieces of work, including a visual or multimedia
o Reflections on the experience and how you have grown from it

Does not have to be solely academic, though should demonstrate

growth and be something that could be applied to grad-school or
career

G.O.A.L.S
o Take the Scholars experience and look forward to how the learning
objectives/G.O.A.L.S can be utilized into the future
o Could be characterized as a Vision Statement or Statement of Action
Why did you choose to be an IA Scholar and what led you to that
decision? Think about the skills and traits you possess that
directed you toward the program and how you displayed them
throughout your time here.
What skills and traits are required to be a successful scholar?
What challenges faces individuals who want to be leaders in our
society and how have you faced those challenges?
How will you carry out your vision as a successful Scholars
student? Were there bumps along the way and areas of growth
identified through your first two years? What resources and
people did you use to be successful? What type of support is
needed to fulfill your vision?

Year In Review
o Personal Development Reflection Statement
o Reflect back on each academic year and show how you have evolved
as a person and student
Begin with your time even before the IA Program (if necessary)
and how have you grown as a peer-mentor and student leader?
Include your experiences in IA and at Ohio State and how those
shaped you.
Who were you when you entered the IA Program and who are
you now? Look at your level of maturity, your willingness to
evolve your ideas, and if you were able to look outside your
initial expectations?
How does personal growth give us context and perspective and
why is that important when reflecting back on our experiences?

Career
o Resume/CV/Internship experience
Critical reflection piece including the transferrable skills developed