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University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College records, 1974-2008, consists of information on Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida (UCF), and the organizations associated with it. The collection chiefly consists of correspondence, student and staff data, flyers, reports, reviews, meeting minutes, awards, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles. This collection provides insight into the creation of the Honors Program, its development into the Burnett Honors College, and the college's impact on student learning at UCF. It also offers a glimpse into university operations over time. Additionally, information on prominent figures, such as John C. Hitt and Allyn Stearman, in both the college and the university as a whole can be found within this collection. Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida originated in 1982 as the University of Central Florida Honors Program. This program was held in Howard Phillips Hall and Mark Stern served as its first director. In 1998, the program became Burnett Honors College. In 2002, the Honors College building was completed, thanks to donations from Al and Nancy Burnett and the designs of founding dean Allyn M. Stearman. Burnett Honors College is a four-year program designed to help students grow as scholars while making future long-lasting connections and preparing them for the work force. The college offers several opportunities to its students, including workshops, career and internship fairs, scholarships, peer advisors, and the Honors Congress.