Columbia Gorge Community College is one of 17 minority-serving institutions across the United States partnering in a national college honors program.  The three-year initiative, organized through Phi Theta Kappa, the national student honors society, expands access to honors coursework among minority students.  It’s expected to benefit more than 11,000 students.  The program will be open to high-achieving minority students who earn at least a 3.5 GPA after completing 12 hours of college credit.  Students will receive leadership opportunities, access to competitive scholarships, and one-on-one transfer and career coaching.  Meanwhile, faculty and staff will be offered professional development opportunities, including capacity building in institutional effectiveness, institutional research, and fundraising.