Honors and Nonhonors Freshmen: Demographics, Attitudes, Interests, and Behaviors
Demographics, attitudes, interests, and behaviors of honors and nonhonors freshmen were studied. Although similar in extracurricular interests, educational objectives, and some study habits, the two groups reported differences in most other areas. The findings offer implications for advising both groups, such as placing different emphases on format of academic courses, orientation to campus life, and retention strategies.
Contributor Notes
Deborah A. Gerrity is a graduate assistant in the Counseling Center and a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology.
Jane Fiori Lawrence is Director of the University Honors Program.
William E. Sedlacek is Assistant Director of the Counseling Center's Testing, Research, and Data Processing Unit and Professor of Education. The authors have discussed here the findings most pertinent to academic advising. The student census obtained information on a wider variety of topics (Gerrity, Lawrence, Sedlacek, 1991), and further information is available from the authors. Address correspondence concerning this article to William E. Sedlacek, Counseling Center, Shoemaker Hall, University of Maryland, College Park. MD 20742-8111.
