Team Leader Program

The Team Leader program at the Burnett Honors College became an important component of the Honors Symposium course during the 1996-1997 academic year. During the fall semester, Team Leaders serve as teaching assistants for the Honors Symposium course and mentors for groups of 15-20 first-year BHC Scholars. The Team Leader program recruits outstanding honors students at the sophomore through senior levels to serve as role models and guides for first-year Burnett Honors Scholars. Each Team Leader is selected on the basis of a rigorous process that includes group interviews, an evaluation of academic standing, and leadership in other areas of the university life. Team Leaders attend a three-day retreat in order to gain a better understanding of their role in Honors Symposium. Additionally, they attend weekly meetings to discuss and learn how to better serve and support the students in their break out groups.