Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College

About

The Wilkes Honors College offers students a liberal arts and sciences education of the highest intellectual and scholarly standard.

Story

The purpose of the Wilkes Honors College is to offer students a liberal arts education of the highest intellectual and scholarly standard. As a public institution, we open our doors to those seeking a challenging, yet affordable, learning experience equal to that of the most selective colleges and universities. Small class size, rigorous requirements, and an emphasis on interdisciplinary study anchor a community of dedicated faculty and a talented, diverse student body. We value extends not only to the people of Florida but also to the nation, the global community, and the natural environment.

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Mission

To offer a liberal arts education of the highest quality
our special responsibility of public service, and recognize that this responsibility
To attract outstanding students from a wide array of backgrounds

To build a dedicated and diverse faculty recognized for its excellence in teaching and research

To link teaching, research, and service in order to convey, expand, and apply knowledge

To promote breadth of knowledge, encourage depth of understanding, and bridge disciplinary divides

To respect differences and recognize their educational value

To cultivate critical thinking in the classroom and beyond

To introduce students to the challenge of original research and discovery

To produce global citizens through international, area, and environmental studies