Academic Programs

 

 

Dr. Michael DeSanctis
Professor, Fine Arts Program
Director, Honors Program
Office: (814) 871-7509
desanctis@gannon.edu

LOCATION:
Rm. 1202A, Palumbo Academic Ctr.


The goal of Gannon's Honors Program is to provide an exciting educational experience for academically talented and highly motivated students by challenging students to take an active role in their learning.

  • Small class sizes encourage close contact between students and teachers -- challenging student and teacher alike to broaden their knowledge and grow more deeply as they search for truth together.

  • Honors at Gannon provides the opportunity to learn not only inside the classroom but outside as well.

  • The program fosters a love of learning as well as a love of learners, building a sense of community in the process -- a community whose members love learning and are committed to growing intellectually, culturally, and socially.

  • Students are actively involved in the governance of the program through a 15-member student advisory board. In addition to providing a variety of social and cultural events and opportunities for involvement in service activities, the board makes recommendations on policy and is responsible for assisting me in running the program.

  • Admission to the program, for graduating high school seniors, is based upon an evaluation of:
    • SAT scores
    • High school grade point average
    • Participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Essay

  • To remain active in the Honors Program, students are expected to enroll in at least one honors course each semester, attend the monthly honors meetings, and participate in the social, cultural, and service activities provided.

    • I invite you to contact me if you have any questions.

    Dr. Michael DeSanctis
    Honors Program Director

     
    Program Highlights
    Courses
    Mission & Policies
    Honors Center
    Located in Room 1202 of the Palumbo Academic Center, the Honors Center functions as a hub for the activities sponsored by the program.

     

    Featuring two seminar rooms and a lounge, the Center is an attractive, comfortable place, conducive to both studying and socializing with fellow students and faculty members.

     
     
     

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