A Clinton School student completed a 17-week study to identify policies and procedures that encourage multicultural diversity at university Honors programs across the country.
Clinton School student Russell Carey of Little Rock, Ark., used the research to make recommendations for the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and to advise the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas. His research focused on diversity of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status among students and faculty.
The goal of the 17-week study is to help Honors programs develop more multicultural communities. Carey focused on identifying programs that have replicated successes, or have undergone evaluations. He made recommendations for 10 specific actions for the Schedler Honors College at UCA.
“Russell has prepared a road map to assist us in our quest to identify talented students and retain them over the long-haul as they develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities for a career in research or the professions,” said Phil Frana, director of undergraduate research at the Schedler Honors College.
Carey interviewed the staff and faculty of the Schedler Honors College and directors and participants of selective education programs. He conducted research, assessed recruiting and admissions.
He used the information he gathered to develop a policy report for Honors programs and specific recommendations for Schedler Honors College’s recruitment and admissions processes.
“We look forward to applying Russell’s research to our program, and are recommending his work be shared through presentation and publication with the National Collegiate Honors Council,” said Doug Corbitt, a lecturer at the Schedler Honors College and an advisor to the project.
Carey is a second-year student at the Clinton School and completed this project as a part of the Clinton School’s Capstone program, the last of three public service projects in the Master of Public Service degree program.
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