Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership
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The TRHLP is made up of a very diverse group of students from across the country and
around the world. TRHLP scholars are pursuing several different majors. On top of
being excellent students, they are also active participants in Blue Hawk athletics
and a wide variety of on-campus clubs and organizations. The TRHLP is unique in its
focus on bringing together such a diverse group of young people in a learning community.
TR scholars will learn:
How to lead teams of people in collaborative decision-making and problem solving
Tools for lifelong learning and peak personal performance
Practical reasoning skills for 21st Century leaders
How to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing workplace dominated by global competition
Leadership theories
All participants in the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program must be baccalaureate
degree seeking.
Students must be attending courses on campus during their time as TR scholars. TRHLP
courses meet in person and TR Scholars are expected to be present for classes, service-learning
activities, and other opportunities which arise.
It is mandatory all TR scholars graduate with a leadership studies minor.
Incoming freshmen must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher in high school, or
a score of 26 or higher on the ACT, or a score of 1170 or higher on the SAT.
DSU will have rolling acceptance for the TRHLP. Students who are interested in the
program are encouraged to apply early. Qualified DSU and transfer students may enter
the TRHLP in the fall only. These students must make up all required coursework for
the Leadership Studies minor. Transfer students must have a college/university GPA
of 3.25 or higher.
Students who have earned a place in the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
have the potential to earn the following:
Cumulative GPA
3.5-4.0+
Year 1
$4,000
Year 2
$4,000
Year 3
$5,000
Year 4
$5,000
Total for four Years
$18,000
All TRHLP students must maintain a satisfactory GPA of 3.25, be enrolled full time
(12 credit hours) at DSU every semester and attend the required mandatory events in
order to remain qualified for the scholarships.
As a TRHLP scholar, you will have many opportunities to enhance your overall learning
and leadership.
Some of these experiences take place on campus, while others take place around the
state, country, and even the world. Some of these special opportunities include guest
speakers, campus research presentations, and opportunities for study and service around
the nation and abroad. Other opportunities include:
Study Tours
The TRHLP organizes a study tour every semester to allow you to engage with topics
that impact the community and the region, as well as broaden your experiences. Recent
study tours have included trips to the UTTC Powwow and the Richardton Abby, as well
as visits to local businesses.
Conferences and Trips
The TRHLP scholars strive to present at regional and national honors conferences,
including the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, which brings together
honors students from universities across the nation and the world. Students also have
the opportunity to participate in informational trips and excursions, which lead to
a better understanding of the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt.
Service Learning
The TRHLP offers many service learning opportunities. These volunteer experiences
help you learn to collaborate with diverse groups and individuals, as well as to promote
responsible citizenship. You can volunteer on campus or in Dickinson, and many have
assisted at DSU events and tailgates or with organizations such as the Best Friends
Mentoring Program and the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center. The Director can
serve as a resource as you seek opportunities to complete service learning, including
establishing relationships with local non-profits that have a high impact on this
experience.
Student Assistant Directors
Student assistant directors plan and run all student meetings, events, and activities.
They also assist the program director and office manager.
Mentoring Program
Each year a number of returning TRHLP scholars volunteer to mentor incoming freshman
to help with their transition into the TRHLP and college life.
FAQs
Entering TR Scholars should be enrolled in the courses outlined in the course of study.
As a result, they are expected to fill out their schedule with other courses that
do not conflict with the honors courses. The course of study for first year students
is designed to help prepare them for success in college and to establish a learning
community of TRHLP Scholars. This necessitates taking classes together.
As a result, there is very little flexibility in the required course of study for
the first three semesters.
Thereafter, if conflicts arise, discuss them with the TRHLP Director, and arrangements
may be made to accommodate taking a course or two out of sequence. Any conflicts that
necessitate taking a TRHLP requirement out of sequence must be pre-approved by the
TRHLP Director and recorded on the progress update form to document a clear record
of special arrangements or exceptions to TRHLP requirements.
The objective of service learning is to give back to the community. TRHLP Scholars
have been given much; therefore, much is expected. So, service-learning projects should
be not-for-pay and should be designed with the objectives of the TRHLP program in
mind. There are two approaches to this requirement: all at once, in a major project,
or over several semesters, one credit at a time. If you wish to complete your service
learning all at once, find an organization that needs help with some new initiative
that will give you an opportunity to take a leadership role rather than simply clocking
service hours. Most service organizations have projects pending for which staffing
is insufficient. These are the type of opportunities one should seek out when designing
a service-learning project for LEAD credit. TRHLP Scholars may also want to consider
contacting the Students Assistant Directors to assist with the Miss(ter) Blue Hawk
and Hawk Walk service projects sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership
Program. A total of 60 hours of service learning must be completed prior to graduation.
Students seeking information regarding service-learning projects should schedule an
appointment with the TRHLP Director before they register for LEAD credit.
No. The course of study guidelines for service-learning projects, internships, and
the scholarly proposal can all be worked into the TRHLP Scholar's schedule when most
convenient (including summer projects). The course of study guidelines offer a reasonable
plan for completing the TRHLP requirements but need not be viewed as binding in terms
of when requirements are met. If an internship or project is available in your field
in fall rather than spring, it is acceptable to take it then or even in the summer.
The TR office keeps a database of current service opportunities in the community.
Alternately, you can meet with the Director or one of the Student Assistant Directors
to help you come up with some options suitable for your interests.
Each semester there will be at least one opportunity for you to fulfill your Study
Tour credit. Recent Study Tours have involved trips to historic sites in the region,
Mount Rushmore, Gettysburg Battlefield, and a tour of Oil Country.
All TR scholars must take one of these study tours for credit during their time in
the program.
TR scholars will be invited to attend all Study Tours but only need take one for credit.
The Honors Seminar should evolve as you progress through the TRHLP. This course will
be a culmination of your work as an undergraduate student in the form of a portfolio.
The portfolio will include papers, projects, and reflections that have been completed
in major specific and honors courses as well as reflections on your service-learning
project(s) and internship. The portfolios should also demonstrate how you met or exceeded
the TRHLP’s five Learning Outcomes. Examples of past portfolios are available in the
TRHLP office.
No. The TR internship is designed to coincide with any internship required by a particular
discipline. TR scholars are not required to do two internships. However, they are
required to include in the internship required of their major discipline (assuming
one is required) a leadership component. All leadership studies minor projects, independent
studies, and internships are designed with student flexibility in mind. You may substitute
these credits for major requirements (with major advisor and TRHLP director approval,)
you may "cross apply" both a major requirement and a LEAD requirement (with major
advisor and TRHLP director approval,) or, if it is to your advantage, you could even
complete two different projects, one in the major and one for LEAD credit. Consult
with the TRHLP director for further details.
DSU will have rolling acceptance for the TRHLP. Students who are interested in the
program are encouraged to apply early. Qualified DSU and transfer students may enter
the TRHLP in the fall only. These students must make up all required coursework for
the Leadership Studies minor. Transfer students must have a college/university GPA
of 3.25 or higher.
If a student’s cumulative GPA is below 3.25, he/she will be placed on academic warning
status for the following semester. If the student does not have a cumulative GPA of
3.25 after the warning semester, he/she will be placed on probation for the following
semester. If after the probationary semester the student’s cumulative is still not
a 3.25, he/she will forfeit the scholarship beginning the next semester. Please note
this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the middle of the school year. A
student will be placed on academic probation only once during his/her time in the
TRHLP. Instead of being placed on academic probation for a second time, the student
will forfeit the scholarship.
If a student does not have satisfactory participation for a semester, he/she will
be placed on participation warning status for the following semester. If the student
does not have satisfactory participation after the warning semester, he/she will be
placed on participation probation. If after the probationary semester, the student’s
participation is still not satisfactory, he/she will forfeit the scholarship beginning
the next semester. Please note this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the
middle of the school year. A student will be placed on participation probation only
once during his/her time in the program. Instead of being placed on participation
probation for a second time, the student will forfeit the scholarship.
Being placed on both academic and participation probation at the same time indicates
a lack of suitability for continuing in the TRHLP and will result in immediate removal.
Please note this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the middle of the school
year.
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Dickinson State University
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Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership
In this section:
Questions? Contact Us.
Theodore Honors Leadership Program
Lowman Walton Hall 425, 426
Resources
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Forms
Alumni Info Update
Information Form
Update Form
Quick Links
Catalog
How to Apply
Tuition and Aid
Scholarships
Request Information
The TRHLP is made up of a very diverse group of students from across the country and
around the world. TRHLP scholars are pursuing several different majors. On top of
being excellent students, they are also active participants in Blue Hawk athletics
and a wide variety of on-campus clubs and organizations. The TRHLP is unique in its
focus on bringing together such a diverse group of young people in a learning community.
TR scholars will learn:
How to lead teams of people in collaborative decision-making and problem solving
Tools for lifelong learning and peak personal performance
Practical reasoning skills for 21st Century leaders
How to succeed in a diverse and rapidly changing workplace dominated by global competition
Leadership theories
All participants in the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program must be baccalaureate
degree seeking.
Students must be attending courses on campus during their time as TR scholars. TRHLP
courses meet in person and TR Scholars are expected to be present for classes, service-learning
activities, and other opportunities which arise.
It is mandatory all TR scholars graduate with a leadership studies minor.
Incoming freshmen must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher in high school, or
a score of 26 or higher on the ACT, or a score of 1170 or higher on the SAT.
DSU will have rolling acceptance for the TRHLP. Students who are interested in the
program are encouraged to apply early. Qualified DSU and transfer students may enter
the TRHLP in the fall only. These students must make up all required coursework for
the Leadership Studies minor. Transfer students must have a college/university GPA
of 3.25 or higher.
Students who have earned a place in the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
have the potential to earn the following:
Cumulative GPA
3.5-4.0+
Year 1
$4,000
Year 2
$4,000
Year 3
$5,000
Year 4
$5,000
Total for four Years
$18,000
All TRHLP students must maintain a satisfactory GPA of 3.25, be enrolled full time
(12 credit hours) at DSU every semester and attend the required mandatory events in
order to remain qualified for the scholarships.
As a TRHLP scholar, you will have many opportunities to enhance your overall learning
and leadership.
Some of these experiences take place on campus, while others take place around the
state, country, and even the world. Some of these special opportunities include guest
speakers, campus research presentations, and opportunities for study and service around
the nation and abroad. Other opportunities include:
Study Tours
The TRHLP organizes a study tour every semester to allow you to engage with topics
that impact the community and the region, as well as broaden your experiences. Recent
study tours have included trips to the UTTC Powwow and the Richardton Abby, as well
as visits to local businesses.
Conferences and Trips
The TRHLP scholars strive to present at regional and national honors conferences,
including the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, which brings together
honors students from universities across the nation and the world. Students also have
the opportunity to participate in informational trips and excursions, which lead to
a better understanding of the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt.
Service Learning
The TRHLP offers many service learning opportunities. These volunteer experiences
help you learn to collaborate with diverse groups and individuals, as well as to promote
responsible citizenship. You can volunteer on campus or in Dickinson, and many have
assisted at DSU events and tailgates or with organizations such as the Best Friends
Mentoring Program and the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center. The Director can
serve as a resource as you seek opportunities to complete service learning, including
establishing relationships with local non-profits that have a high impact on this
experience.
Student Assistant Directors
Student assistant directors plan and run all student meetings, events, and activities.
They also assist the program director and office manager.
Mentoring Program
Each year a number of returning TRHLP scholars volunteer to mentor incoming freshman
to help with their transition into the TRHLP and college life.
FAQs
Entering TR Scholars should be enrolled in the courses outlined in the course of study.
As a result, they are expected to fill out their schedule with other courses that
do not conflict with the honors courses. The course of study for first year students
is designed to help prepare them for success in college and to establish a learning
community of TRHLP Scholars. This necessitates taking classes together.
As a result, there is very little flexibility in the required course of study for
the first three semesters.
Thereafter, if conflicts arise, discuss them with the TRHLP Director, and arrangements
may be made to accommodate taking a course or two out of sequence. Any conflicts that
necessitate taking a TRHLP requirement out of sequence must be pre-approved by the
TRHLP Director and recorded on the progress update form to document a clear record
of special arrangements or exceptions to TRHLP requirements.
The objective of service learning is to give back to the community. TRHLP Scholars
have been given much; therefore, much is expected. So, service-learning projects should
be not-for-pay and should be designed with the objectives of the TRHLP program in
mind. There are two approaches to this requirement: all at once, in a major project,
or over several semesters, one credit at a time. If you wish to complete your service
learning all at once, find an organization that needs help with some new initiative
that will give you an opportunity to take a leadership role rather than simply clocking
service hours. Most service organizations have projects pending for which staffing
is insufficient. These are the type of opportunities one should seek out when designing
a service-learning project for LEAD credit. TRHLP Scholars may also want to consider
contacting the Students Assistant Directors to assist with the Miss(ter) Blue Hawk
and Hawk Walk service projects sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership
Program. A total of 60 hours of service learning must be completed prior to graduation.
Students seeking information regarding service-learning projects should schedule an
appointment with the TRHLP Director before they register for LEAD credit.
No. The course of study guidelines for service-learning projects, internships, and
the scholarly proposal can all be worked into the TRHLP Scholar's schedule when most
convenient (including summer projects). The course of study guidelines offer a reasonable
plan for completing the TRHLP requirements but need not be viewed as binding in terms
of when requirements are met. If an internship or project is available in your field
in fall rather than spring, it is acceptable to take it then or even in the summer.
The TR office keeps a database of current service opportunities in the community.
Alternately, you can meet with the Director or one of the Student Assistant Directors
to help you come up with some options suitable for your interests.
Each semester there will be at least one opportunity for you to fulfill your Study
Tour credit. Recent Study Tours have involved trips to historic sites in the region,
Mount Rushmore, Gettysburg Battlefield, and a tour of Oil Country.
All TR scholars must take one of these study tours for credit during their time in
the program.
TR scholars will be invited to attend all Study Tours but only need take one for credit.
The Honors Seminar should evolve as you progress through the TRHLP. This course will
be a culmination of your work as an undergraduate student in the form of a portfolio.
The portfolio will include papers, projects, and reflections that have been completed
in major specific and honors courses as well as reflections on your service-learning
project(s) and internship. The portfolios should also demonstrate how you met or exceeded
the TRHLP’s five Learning Outcomes. Examples of past portfolios are available in the
TRHLP office.
No. The TR internship is designed to coincide with any internship required by a particular
discipline. TR scholars are not required to do two internships. However, they are
required to include in the internship required of their major discipline (assuming
one is required) a leadership component. All leadership studies minor projects, independent
studies, and internships are designed with student flexibility in mind. You may substitute
these credits for major requirements (with major advisor and TRHLP director approval,)
you may "cross apply" both a major requirement and a LEAD requirement (with major
advisor and TRHLP director approval,) or, if it is to your advantage, you could even
complete two different projects, one in the major and one for LEAD credit. Consult
with the TRHLP director for further details.
DSU will have rolling acceptance for the TRHLP. Students who are interested in the
program are encouraged to apply early. Qualified DSU and transfer students may enter
the TRHLP in the fall only. These students must make up all required coursework for
the Leadership Studies minor. Transfer students must have a college/university GPA
of 3.25 or higher.
If a student’s cumulative GPA is below 3.25, he/she will be placed on academic warning
status for the following semester. If the student does not have a cumulative GPA of
3.25 after the warning semester, he/she will be placed on probation for the following
semester. If after the probationary semester the student’s cumulative is still not
a 3.25, he/she will forfeit the scholarship beginning the next semester. Please note
this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the middle of the school year. A
student will be placed on academic probation only once during his/her time in the
TRHLP. Instead of being placed on academic probation for a second time, the student
will forfeit the scholarship.
If a student does not have satisfactory participation for a semester, he/she will
be placed on participation warning status for the following semester. If the student
does not have satisfactory participation after the warning semester, he/she will be
placed on participation probation. If after the probationary semester, the student’s
participation is still not satisfactory, he/she will forfeit the scholarship beginning
the next semester. Please note this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the
middle of the school year. A student will be placed on participation probation only
once during his/her time in the program. Instead of being placed on participation
probation for a second time, the student will forfeit the scholarship.
Being placed on both academic and participation probation at the same time indicates
a lack of suitability for continuing in the TRHLP and will result in immediate removal.
Please note this could mean revocation of the scholarship in the middle of the school
year.
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