[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16052]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE 
                             HONORS COUNCIL

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the National Collegiate Honors Council for their 50th 
anniversary this year. The National Collegiate Honors Council 
represents 800 colleges and universities and is composed of 325,000 
students dedicated to achieving educational excellence in diverse 
subject curriculum areas in order to achieve professional career goals.
  In my district, the National Collegiate Honors Council includes the 
University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris 
University, and Point Park University.
  For instance, Point Park's Honors Program welcomes students from all 
disciplines who desire an enriched college experience. The program 
builds a community of scholars who have opportunities in three 
important areas; academics, community services, and leadership. 
Students participate in a learning process that encourages engagement, 
creativity, and imagination through honors sections of courses that 
include additional assignments and a rigorous curriculum. At the end of 
their degree programs, undergraduate honors students must submit thesis 
papers and special honors projects capping off their academic careers. 
Many of these gifted young people participate in Pittsburgh-oriented 
community projects and the annual Storytelling and Human Rights 
Symposium, providing their city with invaluable public service. The 
program also encourages membership in the Honors Student Organization, 
one of the most active clubs on campus, where members can hold 
prestigious leadership positions. Honors students also benefit from 
special housing opportunities, on-campus job opportunities, and 
enriching study abroad programs that include destinations like London 
and Rome. Point Park University deserves our recognition for giving its 
most motivated and gifted students the opportunity to fulfill their 
potential.
  The National Collegiate Honors Program, after decades of growth and 
experience, continues to dedicate itself to promoting educational 
excellence within our nation's colleges and universities while 
preparing students for successful professional careers. I invite my 
colleagues to join me in commending the program's outstanding 
contributions to our nation's educational and professional communities 
honoring its 50th anniversary.

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