The Barrett Honors College recognizes how important parents are to a student's successful and fulfilling educational experience. We also know how much easier it can be to support and encourage your student if you have a good base of knowledge about Barrett, the Honors College and feel that you are a part of our educational community. Barrett, the Honors College prizes parents and encourages active family participation in the college experience. Honors Parents in the Valley meet every other month to hear dynamic presentations about BHC and ASU student life, plan their involvement in upcoming college activities, and socialize. For information about Honors Parents, contact e-mail.

What is Honors Parents? What do Honors Parents do? The Honors Parents organization is a unique and very special part of Barrett, the Honors College. It is a voluntary, non-fee based group of parents across the country who are committed to the life and future development of the college through active participation in the following:

• Events and Activities: Throughout the year, parents plan and participate in many activities and BHC events, including Welcome Week, Family Weekend, the Rhodes and Centennial lectures, the Celebrating Honors Festival, Smoothie Saturdays, fall and spring graduation receptions, Convocation, and many more! Honors Parents volunteers are among the college's greatest assets.
• Recruitment: Prospective students and parents always enjoy hearing a parent discussing their feelings about the honors experience. Whether serving as a parent host at a recruitment event, meeting with or contacting prospective students and their families at the BHC complex or in your geographic area, or assisting with follow-up phone calls and e-mails, you can be a vital part of the recruitment process. We would love to have your active involvement.
• Internships: If your place of employment is in need of interns, there is no better place to turn than to Barrett, the Honors College, where many students are interested in internship opportunities to grow and develop their skills. For more information on internships, contact Jill Johnson.
• Mentoring: Honors Parents volunteer to serve as third readers on honors thesis projects or to meet with students on areas of special interest or expertise. For more information on how you can be involved in the fascinating and rewarding honors thesis process (and learn more about your son's or daughter's honors program at the same time!), contact Will Roberts.