The motions are a big change from what is currently on the books, but they are supported by the AAC and the student members in particular. She reported that she had asked the Student Forum representative on AAC to bring the topic up before the Forum, and that he had told her that Student Forum was fine with this change. She then opened the floor for discussion. Danowski answered that it was not the intention of the AAC to abolish that distinction. The AAC views these as two separate things.
Departmental honors comes from the department, though there are some minimum standards.
The minimum GPA is only one part of many other parts to receive honors. This faculty member then made a motion to change the motion for the cumulative GPA requirement to 3.0. President Hull reminded those present that there was no motion put forward yet, so an amendment cannot yet be considered. Prof. Danowski then formally presented the motion for the cumulative GPA for receiving honors from 2.5 to 3.3. That motion was seconded.