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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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requirements, including one Civic Engagement requirement, or, with approval, the Self-
Directed requirement. Study abroad courses may not be used to fulfill other Explorations
learning outcomes requirements.
Norton Board of Advisors
Established in 1974 to honor the memory of Edward Lee Norton, the Norton Board
provides a forum for mixing the academic and theoretical wisdom of the College with the
practical advice of the Birmingham business and professional communities. The Norton
Board connects the College to the community, the community to the college, and
provides a conduit to prepare and mentor students for engagement, service, and
leadership.
Norton Board Internships
Norton Board internships expose students to practicing professionals and experts,
challenging students to explore their personal interests, professional aspirations, and roles
as productive citizens. These internships are often designated as rise
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projects, and can
occur during any academic term.
Panther Partnerships Mentoring Program
The Panther Partnership Mentoring Program is a nine-month mentoring program for
students. The program, which is selective, challenges students to clarify personal interests
and professional aspirations by connecting with a practicing professional and expert.
Each student participates in monthly meetings with a mentor and attends educational
seminars focused on networking, résumé preparation, interview skills, and professional
and social etiquette.
DONALD C. HARRISON HONORS PROGRAM
Susan K. Hagen, Director
The importance of viewing issues from interdisciplinary perspectives and of integrating,
as well as analyzing, fields of knowledge is a special focus of the Harrison Honors
Program’s courses and requirements. This is achieved by fostering students’ intellectual
curiosity, their oral and written communication skills, and their ability to think and study
independently. The program addresses its mission through small, interdisciplinary
seminars developed specifically for Harrison Scholars and through upper-level courses
with an interdisciplinary focus. The Harrison Honors Program serves as a complementary
approach to fulfilling the College’s Explorations general education curriculum
requirements.
Approximately 35 students are admitted to the program each year. Prospective students
may apply by 1 December for early admission to the program or they may apply after