WELCOME TO SRHC

Serving as President of the Southern Regional Honors Council is a responsibility I hold with deep respect and gratitude, both for the work of those who came before me and for the trust you have placed in me to represent the students, faculty, and institutions across our region.

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SRHC has always been a space where student scholarship is celebrated, and big ideas get room to breathe. My focus this year is ensuring that this value isn't just felt during our annual conference but is something our member institutions experience year-round.

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I am committed to strengthening our existing foundations while deepening the

connections between our schools. Honors education is not one-size-fits-all, and SRHC shouldn't be either. Whether your institution is a small private college or a large multi- campus system, I want to ensure you genuinely feel a sense of belonging here.

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I am particularly excited about our upcoming conference in Orlando. My hope is that when you leave, you’re not just inspired by the research you saw, but more connected to the people around you and clearer about your own place in this academic community.

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I am accessible, I am here, and I am ready to get to work alongside our incredible

Executive Committee and the broader SRHC family.

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Let’s keep building.

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Kaya Hamer-Small, Ph.D.

Hillsborough College