Honors Carolina Student Association

The Honors Carolina Student Association (HCSA) is a student-run organization that works with the Honors Carolina team to further the mission of the Honors program of providing resources and support to high achieving intellectually curious students, while encouraging service and leadership for the common good.

Co-Presidents

  • Maria Sullivan
  • William Cook

Vice-President

  • Zuri Sweatt

Committees

  • Education & Research (Co-Directors, Nisha Das & Claiborne Beurle)
  • Global (Co-Directors, Annie Smith & Harrison Hoffman)
  • Social & Service Events (Co-Directors, Catherine (Cate) Miller & Maia Campbell)
  • Marketing (Co-Directors, Helena Florez & Abigail Plaisted)
  • Ambassador (co-Director, Aileen Pena & Kuhu Agrawal)
  • Mentor (Co-Directors, Zoe Wade, Madeline Malmberg, & Sawyer Pappas)
  • Community & Belonging (Co-Directors, Arivy Pereiro & Tanishka Jha)

Education & Research Committee

This committee will support the educational and research needs of Honors Carolina, facilitate Food for Thought and Arts & Dialogue as well as serve on focus groups. Responsibilities include:

  • Promote research opportunities
  • Help students learn how to find research opportunities
  • Create opportunities for students to share research
  • Promote Global programs and Fellowships

Global Committee

This committee will assist with promoting Honors Carolina global opportunities by incorporating students who have studied abroad/away, help to identify faculty leads for the programs, and liaison with other global initiatives. Responsibilities include:

  • Promote Global programs and fellowships
  • Support the initiatives of the Director of Global Education and Fellowships

Social & Service Events Committee

This committee will develop and lead all social events for the Honors Carolina such as the First Year Gala, First Year events, End of the Year Picnic, and more. Responsibilities include:

  • Create and execute social events for Honors Carolina
  • Schedule study breaks when needed
  • Develop and execute community service initiatives for Honors Carolina
  • Organize events in the Honors Carolina First Year Residential Community (Cobb)

Marketing Committee

This committee will create and lead marketing initiatives for Honors Carolina such as photography, social media posts, podcasts, etc. to promote & engage students. Responsibilities include:

  • Publicize events through social media
  • Develop flyers and marketing materials for Honors Carolina
  • Ensure information is posted on the bulletin board in the Cobb residence hall

Ambassadors Committee

This committee will assist with ambassador activities within Honors Carolina such as serving as working with prospective students. Responsibilities include:
  • Assist with the recruitment of prospective students to Honors Carolina

Mentors Committee

This committee will assist with mentor activities within Honors Carolina such as serving as mentors to First Year students throughout the academic year. Responsibilities include:
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the HCSA First Year Mentor Program

Community & Belonging Committee

This committee will create and facilitate activities within Honors Carolina that promote a sense of community and belonging among Honors Carolina students. Responsibilities include:

  • Create and host events and initiatives that promote learning and community amongst Honors Carolina students
  • Organize events in the Honors Carolina First Year Residential Community (Cobb)