Please also note that all Symposium students must attend the Public Lecture on Thursday, as well as the Friday and Saturday discussion sections. He handles all questions relating to scheduling, requirements and grades. The course is offered by the University Honors Committee, the faculty who make policy for the Honors Program. The Honors Program Director, Dr. David Grier, oversees the course. Attendance Because the Symposium is a short, intensive course, attendance is required at all lectures, discussions, and presentations.
Students can view the videotapes of the lectures missed to replace one of the Symposium lectures.
There is also an opportunity to make-up a missed discussion section by attending the Rump Discussion with Dr. Grier. Please contact Erik as soon as you know about the conflict, as it is difficult to make arrangements after the start of the Symposium. On Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, the Symposium will break into small discussion groups that will address the issues brought up in the Symposium. These groups will consist of about fifteen students and a group leader, usually a faculty member. Attendance and participation are an integral part of the course.