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 2012-2013

HPSC President Sandra Godina is a senior majoring in history and social studies education. She hopes to work with other educators to close the achievement gap. Sandra has served as an Honors Teaching Assistant and has been an active member of the Honors Program Student Council. She is excited to serve as president and looks forward to expanding the role of HPSC in the experience of all Honors students.

HPSC Secretary Kimberly Yau is a junior majoring in chemistry and biochemistry and minoring in Spanish. She plans to become a pediatric cardiologist. Kim is involved in the Arch Society and Thomas Lay After School Mentoring Program, and acts as an officer in Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. She hopes to increase interaction of Honors students with the community through HPSC. 

HPSC Treasurer Stephen Lago HPSC Treasurer Stephen Lago is a junior majoring in biochemistry & molecular biology and computer science. Stephen works at the UGA Performing Arts Center, plays on the UGA rugby team, and is a Ramsey Scholar. He is looking forward to doing his part to help organize volunteer activities through HPSC.

HPSC Service Committee Chair Lauren Titus is a senior 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 Cody Knapp is a junior majoring in international affairs and minoring in French and anthropology. After graduation, he hopes to attend graduate school and gain expertise in law and diplomacy. A CURO Honors Scholar, Honors Teaching Assistant, and HISP recipient, Cody is the Senior Editor of the Georgia Political Review and is a member of the Dean Tate Honor Society. His goal is provide intellectually stimulating programs for Honors students, particularly during the election season.