The has been a leading organization in honors education since 1965. Each year, honors
colleges nationwide send their deans, faculty, and, more recently, student leaders
to the NCHC annual conference to exchange innovative ideas.
Mykyta 鈥淣ick鈥� Nechaiev, student council president of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors
College, attended the last fall in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of the relatively new initiative to involve
students, Nechaiev was thrilled to engage with other nationally recognized students
and share insights from his experiences at the 91社区. During
the conference, he was encouraged to apply for a Student Member position on the .
To secure the role, Nechaiev submitted an application, obtained a letter of recommendation
from Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, and successfully navigated a
competitive election process. Now one of only five student members on the board, Nechaiev
is eager to contribute his unique perspective, informed by both his leadership experience
at the Honors College and his experience as an international student from Ukraine.
Nechaiev鈥檚 first board meeting is scheduled for February in San Diego, California.
During his one-year term, he aims to enhance opportunities for students to connect
at the annual NCHC conference.
鈥淭he NCHC has different committees working on initiatives like experiential learning,
study abroad programs, and peer mentorship,鈥� Nechaiev said. 鈥淗opefully, we can create
a platform for students to share knowledge with one another.鈥�
Nechaiev is enthusiastic about bringing back insights and innovations from the NCHC
to the Honors community. 鈥淗onors colleges face unique challenges,鈥� he said. 鈥淲ith
the NCHC鈥檚 extensive network of schools, you never know what solutions or new ideas
you might discover.鈥�
鈥淚 am incredibly proud of Nick and the Tampa and St. Petersburg Student Councils for
their outstanding advocacy on behalf of Honors students,鈥� said Adams. 鈥淭heir dedication
is making a significant impact not only in Tampa Bay but now across the nation.鈥�
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