The purpose of the Honors Program Student Council (HPSC) is to coordinate academic, social, and service functions to promote the Honors community. It also serves as a liaison between the Honors student body and the Honors Program staff and administration. HPSC is comprised of 15-20 members who are divided into two committees – the Service Committee and the Programming Committee. HPSC has five officers, comprised of returning members – president, secretary, treasurer, and chairs of the Service and Programming committees.
HPSC Programming sponsors such events as the Fall Bash, Flipping Out Over Finals, Open Mic with Dr. Williams, Honors Student Art Show, Night on the Quad, lectures by professors, and information sessions for pre-medical and pre-law students. HPSC Service sponsors service projects at places such as the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the Thomas Lay Center, supports campus organizations such as UGA's AIDS Walk/Run Athens, and organizes talks on issues such as recycling and non-profit management.
First years and second years are invited to apply for membership. A call for applications goes out early spring semester each year. The entire group meets one evening every other week. Officers usually hold a separate meeting during alternating weeks.

HPSC OFFICERS 2011-2012

HPSC President David Okun is a senior majoring in Spanish and international affairs. Before attending graduate school, David hopes to work with Teach for America or as a teaching assistant in Spain. He's been an Honors Teaching Assistant for the past three years and was a 2010 Honors International Scholar. He has served in HPSC for three years. David will work to increase HPSC’s engagement with the Honors community.

HPSC Treasurer Melissa Worth is a senior majoring in accounting and fashion merchandising. Melissa has been active in SGA Academic Affairs Committee, Colleges Against Cancer Advocacy Committee, and the Student Merchandising Association. She looks forward this year to planning fun, service-related events and to increasing awareness about the programs HPSC has to offer.

HPSC Secretary Emily Escoe is a junior majoring in public relations and minoring in Portuguese. Before attending law school, she hopes to work for the International Mission Board in São Paulo, Brazil. Emily is also involved with the CrossTrainers mentoring program, and AutismUGA. She wants to help more students become aware of the amazing opportunities within the Honors Program.

HPSC Service Committee Chair Lauren Titus is a junior majoring in biology and minoring in philosophy and French. After graduation, she will attend medical school and work with Doctors Without Borders. She hopes to experience many world cultures and make a difference where she can. She is looking forward to organizing volunteer opportunities for Honors Students.

HPSC Programming Committee Chair Pranay Udutha is a sophomore majoring in international affairs. He aspires to become an orthopedic surgeon and influence public health policy. Pranay serves as an executive board officer of the Residence Hall Association and as an SGA senator, and is active in the Roosevelt Institute. He hopes to increase collaboration with campus organizations and encourage all students to attend HPSC events.