Prof. Jenemann did not grow up dreaming of being the Dean of an Honors College. He didn’t think he’d be working with such extraordinary people either. 

Today, he is the Dean of University of Vermont Honors College -  which traces its model to the philosopher, education reformer & an 1879 graduate of UVM, John Dewey.

In this podcast, Dean Jenemann introduces the UVM Honors College, Highlights of Key Programs, How to Apply, UG Research, Study Abroad and Career Opportunities.

In particular, we discuss the following with him:

• Dean David Jenemann’s Background
• UVM Honors College
• Student Requirements
• Career Opportunities

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introducing Dean David Jenemann, UVM Honors College [0:55]
• Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [2:07]
• Professional Background [4:37]
• About UVM Honors College [5:42]
• Faculty [8:20]
• Program Highlights [10:02]
• UG Research/Thesis [11:31]
• Research Grants [12:51]
• Summer Programs [14:27]
• Student Participation in Summer Programs [15:39]
• Study Abroad [17:40]
• How to Apply [22:03]
• Student Body Profile [24:45]
• Scholarships [26:08]
• Career Opportunities [28:07]

Our Guest: David Jenemann is Professor of English and the Dean of the University of Vermont Honors College. Dean Jenemann received a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Swarthmore College. He earned his PhD in Comparative Studies in Discourse and Society from the University of Minnesota.

Memorable Quote: “We really want a thesis to be appropriate to a student's major and appropriate to their discipline, as well as a project that they're excited about taking ownership of and seeing it through from germ of an idea to completion.” Dean Jenemann.

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