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with Honors Program Based on feedback from course participants and after research, analysis and discussion, the Certification Board of Governors (CBG) and Ethics & Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) unanimously recommended a "Certification with Honors" Award Program to single out the top 10% of certification program graduates. The CBG approved this initiative in June 2004. The goals of this effort include challenging students, providing incentive and instilling a spirit of high academic achievement and accomplishment. It's also intended to recognize outstanding performance and provide distinctive value-added to the individuals, their employers and the CBG to those select few who meet the following approved requirements. Award Program criteria mandates a minimum of 95% on all exams and course grades required for each of the nine certification programs including midterms, finals, overall course grades and the Certification Exam. A recommendation is also required from each course instructor to help single out those professionals who clearly demonstrate excellence beyond course requirements–specifically students who expend extra effort, show initiative, suggest improvements, make other noteworthy contributions and generally enrich the overall learning environment. All Certification with Honors Award Program recipients will receive a distinctive certificate and letter of recognition. The Certification with Honors Program, results and the above criteria are monitored and reevaluated by the CBG and EPSC to insure goals are met.
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