Professional Memberships and Honors Councils

The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is a professional association that brings together Honors professionals and students from across the United States to share ideas and research. Each autumn, NCHC  holds its annual conference in a major US city. The four-day conference program features presentations and workshops addressing broad philosophical issues facing Honors education as well as daily pragmatic concerns of Honors students and educators. Dr. Daniel held the organization's cumulative four-year Presidential leadership position from 2006 through 2010.

The Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) conference convenes each spring bringing together Honors directors, professors, and students from the eleven southeastern states. Workshops and presentations are given by attendees whose proposals are accepted. Dr. Daniel was elected twice to the SRHC Executive Board and was elected as the Executive Secretary/Treasurer; this 3-year term placed HCC as the official headquarters for SRHC! Dr. Daniel was also the site chairperson for the SRHC 2000 Conference. Most recently, Ms. Lauren Furry served as Vice President and chaired the 2012 SRHC Conference in Tampa. She now holds the position of President for the 2012-2013 year.

Florida Collegiate Honors Council (FCHC) is an intercollegiate Honors program activity that acts as a forum for sharing information about and improving the quality of Honors programs in Florida. Dr. Daniel has been elected to all offices and, therefore, chaired the FCHC 2000 Conference. In addition, Ms. Furry has been elected to all offices and, therefore, chaired the FCHC 2008 conference.