Honors Programming Committee (HPC)

The Honors Programming Committee (HPC) is a student-run organization that serves the Rutgers University–Honors College student population with signature events across the New Brunswick campus. As an extension of the Student Support & Inclusive Communities unit, we strive to fulfill the idea of making memorable programs by providing on-campus programs that support the Honors College Student Success outcomes throughout the academic year.

Program Planners part of HPC will have the opportunity to:

Further develop leadership, team-building, public speaking, and event planning skills
Meet and work with community leaders, University staff, and administration
Use creativity to help support the mission of the Honors College
Become part of a tight-knit community of fellow student leaders
Utilize and improve time management and organizational skills
Take ownership and accountability for the work they have created with their team
Curate the social, wellness, community service, and traditional events offered to Honors College students
Model the latest in Honors College student leader apparel!

Positions and Responsibilities

HPC is comprised of several divisions that oversee specific responsibilities within the Committee. Although all Program Planners will have specific responsibilities, they will have the opportunity to create additional programs that do not align with their specific divisional goals.

Core Division
- The Core Division is responsible for social, wellness, and general community-wide programming during the week and weekend.
Community Service Division
- The Community Service Division is responsible for planning community service projects for the Honors College community.
Traditions Division
- The Traditions Division is responsible for planning Coffeehouses (typically in October or December, February or April), a Welcome Week event (freestyle) in the Fall, a Welcome Back Week event (freestyle) in the Spring, and the Spring Large-Scale event (typically tied in with Student Centers and Activities’ Geek Week).
Marketing Division
- The Marketing Division is responsible for developing marketing and promotional materials for HPC events, as well as planning core events. This division will work as a liaison to our Director of Marketing and Communications and our Web Designer and Digital & Visual Strategist to ensure all events are receiving promotional materials that meet the standards set for the Honors College and can be promoted in a timely fashion.

All Program Planners are responsible for executing all aspects concerning an event including, but not limited to: picking a location and reserving the space, detailing out all expenses and coming to a final budget, delegating tasks, collaborating with other Program Planners and other clubs or organizations where applicable, contacting vendors/agents, ordering supplies, and evaluating the event. Additionally, all Program Planners are responsible for marketing and promoting HPC, as well as their events; this is not strictly a Marketing Division responsibility. Program Planners will help plan out the Activity Calendar for each semester of the academic year one semester in advance, with the exception of co-sponsored events.

Qualifications

In order to apply and serve as a Program Planner for the Honors Programming Committee, you must:

Must be an Honors College student (including current Honors College, School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Engineering Honors Academy, and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Honors Program students) in good academic standing (not on continued probation) as defined by the Honors College school of enrollment.
Must be actively progressing towards completing Honors College, School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Engineering Honors Academy, and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Honors Program requirements set prior to the incoming Class of 2029.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects.
Demonstrated desire to learn and develop new skills.

Important Dates and Required Training 2025-26

Attend a training/meeting in May 2025 - Date TBD (after finals)
Move in early on Thursday, August 21, 2025
Attend an in-person HCM training from Friday, August 22, 2025 through Monday August 25, 2025
Assist with Welcome Week preparation on Sunday, August 24, 2025 and Monday, August 25, 2025
Support Honors College Welcome Week events via staffing and event coordination from Tuesday, August 26, 2025 through Friday, September 5, 2025
Attend the HC Fall Student Leader Summit on Friday, August 29, 2025
Attend weekly divisional meetings (day and time aligned with schedules)
Attend bi-weekly full team meetings on Fridays from 1-3pm
Assist with Welcome Back Week preparation between Friday, January 16, 2026 through Sunday, January 18, 2026
Attend the HC Spring Student Leader Summit on Monday, January 19, 2026
Support all official Honors College events on an as-needed basis
All dates are subject to change

How To Apply for HPC 2025-26

Applications for Program Planner positions within the Honors Programming Committee are open from Monday, April 7, 2025 through Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.

Application Link: HC Honors Programming Committee 2025-26 Application
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Position Description: See "Positions and Responsibilities" section above.
Additional Perks: $500 RU Express stipend distributed in installments throughout the academic year, 15 service hours for the academic year

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