Austin Taylor inducted into SAU Honors College

2013 Oct 21

Austin Taylor of Little Rock, Ark., was recently one of 54 students inducted into the Southern Arkansas University Honors College at the annual Honors Matriculation Ceremony.

Taylor, is an undecided freshman from Little Rock, Ark. He is the son of Craig Taylor and Demetria Johnson.

The ceremony took place on Sunday, October 13, 2013. SAU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Trey Berry welcomed the students and their guests. Dr. Ed Kardas, director of the Honors College and professor of psychology, introduced the speaker, Dr. Loretta McGregor, Chair of Psychology at Arkansas State University.

McGregor is a graduate of Ouachita Baptist University and did her graduate work at Emporia State University and Wichita State University. She also taught at SAU and Ouachita Baptist University before being called to her current position.

The title of her talk was "Success beyond the classroom and the role of mentors." She related her life's journey and the role that many mentors had upon her along the way. She urged students to find mentors and to take advantage of the help and advice they can provide. A reception followed.

The SAU Honors College was founded in 2003 by SAU President Dr. David Rankin. Dr. Lynne Belcher served as founding director and continues to serve as a faculty member and advisor.

The Honors College seeks and admits qualified students who seek to pursue a serious academic program with equally gifted peers and committed teachers. Honors classes are small and provide academically enriching opportunities for students and the faculty who teach them. Currently, SAU has a total of 162 honors students and graduated 12 in 2012-2013.

Anyone interested in applying to the Honors College or seeking further information should contact Kardas at epkardas@saumag.edu or at (870) 904-8897.