Faculty senate forms an ad hoc committee to look into the feasibility of an honors program.
Dr. Albert Klein is chosen chairman. 1975 Senate votes to create an honors program and forms an honors committee. Joseph Altinger chosen as chairman. 1978 Honors committee asks Dr. Altinger to approach Vice President Earl Edgar and ask for someone to be appointed Director of Honors. After much discussion with the department chair and the dean, Dr. Altinger is appointed Director of Honors.