Programs and Activities
Since its establishment in 1892, Winston-Salem State University has maintained its reputation for providing the best in academic programs, personal development, resources and technology. The Honors Program at WSSU continues on this path by offering academically talented students a well-rounded education that combines academic studies with cultural enrichment and service to the community. The Honors Program provides students additional advantages through some of the programmatic initiatives listed below.
JUMPSTART SUMMER PROGRAM
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES
The Leadership Development Series is a student development initiative designed to promulgate leadership principles, practices, and procedures that serve as essential elements of individual and organizational success. Successful organizations provide direction while simultaneously building individual and organization capabilities. They also require tangible individual success from those seeking to add value through their involvement. In this same vein, the Honors Program embraces the importance of preparing students for major contributions in various forms of human endeavor. And it is the goal of the Honors Program to develop disciplined, responsible leaders.
LEADERS LUNCH
Leaders Lunch is a program in which honors students from each school/college within the university have the opportunity to dine with a variety of faculty, staff and administrators. The Honors Program invites its highly motivated scholars to participate in these luncheons in hopes of forming healthy professional relationships and identifying professional interests inside/outside of the classroom. Each lunch will feature a select member of the WSSU community who will talk about their respective leadership styles and discuss the importance of being an effective, respected leader in their field. These luncheons will also allow the students to interact with the faculty, staff and administrators in an informal setting. The overall purpose of this unique leadership program is to bring together honors students and faculty/staff/administrators in a relaxed, congenial, collegial environment.
Live and Learn Series
GOLF "FORE" SCHOLARS
Golf "fore" Scholars, is a program that provides golf lessons for honors students. In today's global marketplace, businessmen and businesswomen frequently discuss/conduct business on the golf course. The objective in teaching honors students to play golf is threefold: (1) help students be competitive in the sport, (2) prepare students for potential business negotiations that may occur on the golf course, and (3) pair students with mentors who share similar professional interests. (Honors students participating in this activity are expected to volunteer at university and/or community golf tournaments.)
- SOCIAL ENHANCEMENT SERIES
The 5 Ps(Positive Participation Produces Productive People)
The 5 Ps, a program that meets on the 4th Friday of each month, provides a creative outlet for students to display and enhance their social development skills. The Honors Program feels that it is important for students to be well-rounded, balancing academic requirements with social activities. As such, some of these meetings are designed so that scholars can fellowship with one another while enjoying food and recreational activities.
SNACKS WITH SCHOLARS
Snacks with Scholars is held at the end of each semester on Reading Day, the day after classes end. At this event, scholars in the Honors Program enjoy good food and fellowship with fellow honors students as well as honors faculty/staff. This is a great opportunity for scholars to take a mental break before exams began.
