HPEO - Freshman Activities

Try out new things.
Attending and participating in campus activities is a way for you to try out new things. Ideally, you should attend events and activities which are new to you -- which you haven't experienced before. You will find that there are events of all kinds taking place on campus throughout the semester. Most of the events sponsored by the ASG and Honors can count as HPEO activities. In addition, there are numerous other concerts, plays, lectures, cultural events, and other happenings which can count.

Plan ahead.
Begin attending and participating in activities at the beginning of the semester. Watch the ASG Diget for HPEO activity opportunities. Also, keep your eye on campus bulletin boards for posters advertising upcoming events. The Center Stage program brings nationally-acclaimed speakers and concert performers to campus at no charge to students. Try to complete your Activities well before the end of the semester. See below for Categories and Limits on HPEO Activities.

Document your HPEO Activities.

You need to get a signature or stamp for each activity you attend. Get a handful of purple Honors HPEO Activity Signature Forms from the Honors office or from the peer mentor in your HON 1010 class. Each time you attend an event, take a purple form with you and get a signature or stamp from an authorized person at the event (usher, presider, other person in charge). Turn in the purple Signature Forms at your HON 1010 class or at the Honors office.
Use HPEO-Online to report the details of each activity you attend or take part in. You'll need to report the date, time, duration of the activity, and title or name of the activity. You will also need to write a brief paragraph or statement describing the activity and your reactions to it. After completing this information, don't forget to save it before exiting. You will not get credit for the activity unless you also turn in the purple signature form.

Required Hours.
You are required to attend TOTAL of 20 hours of activities and events. Some events may last 45 minutes to an hour. Some may last longer. Track and document the duration of each event. You must report a MINIMUM of 20 hours of events in AT LEAST THREE of the categories listed below. There is a MAXIMUM of 8 HOURS per category. These limits are in place to discourage you from doing all 20 of your hours in similar activities. You need to DIVERSIFY!

Activity Categories and Limits.
You may NOT count any activity that (a) you are otherwise required to attend or take part in. You can't count something that you do for a course assignment, or as a required event for a club or other group that you participate in. You can't count activities that you attend that are motivated by church or religious involvement.

Here are some categories of activities and events that qualify:

Center Stage events (speakers, concerts, cultural events) You need to swipe your Eagle Card at the event, so there is a record of your attendance. (Turn in a purple form with or without a signature -- we can get a list of participants from Center Stage.)
Other lectures by visiting guest speakers or faculty.
Backdoor Playhouse theatre productions.
On-campus sporting event (LIMIT ONE).
On-campus concerts and recitals (LIMIT 8)
For a list of concerts check the University Calendars (select "Concerts").
Honors workshops, including: Faculty Unchalked, Great Outdoors Committee trips, Thursday Evenings with the Faculty, Honors Fora, Mindless or Mindful Movie (LIMIT: ONE MOVIE).
Other Honors social events such as Honors picnic, Honors lecture presentations, Game Nights, and others. (Read the ASG Digest emailed to you. Get announcements in HON 1010.)
Other events and activities with the approval of the Associate Director.

If and when you have questions about whether an activity qualifies, or any other question, direct your questions to Mr. Clark, at mclark@tntech.edu, preferably well ahead of the activity.