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El Camino College The Union

Campus Corner: Joseph Holliday Adviser Honors Transfer Club

Joseph Holliday is the adviser of the Honors Transfer Program (HTP) club. With 30 active members, the club meets in the Natural Science Building, every other Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m.

What are your duties as the adviser?
I must attend all meetings and make sure that they are following the rules.

Who is the president of the club?
The president is Kevin Hobbs.

What are the duties of the president?
The president runs the meetings and also makes sure the activities and fundraisers actually happen. He also makes sure that members know about meetings.

What are the requirements to join the club?
They don’t have to be in the honor’s program, but they should be. However, there are no real requirements.

What are the requirements of joining the HTP?
Have at least a 3.1 cumulative GPA at time of completion. Complete at least two regular (fall or spring) semesters in the HTP. Successfully complete English 1A the first semester in the program (unless already completed). Complete at least five honors courses, each with a minimum grade of C. Complete at least four seminars or Alternate Enrichment Activities. Complete at least two scheduled half-hour counseling appointments

How does your club contribute to the campus and the community?
It is an active club that provides support to the Honors Transfer program. We also do fundraising and other charitable work. Last semester we collected clothes for 3 non-profit organizations.

When was the club founded?
It was founded 5 years ago by Danny Ruiz.

Are there any perks in joining this club?
Students can write about being part of the HTP in their personal statements when they apply to UCs and private schools.

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