The Honors College at Millersville University: Let's Explore the Benefits and Impact of the Honors College for our Gifted Learners in Higher Education.

In this session, Charlton Wolfgang shares information about opportunities for gifted learners at the Honors College at Millersville University. Charlton explores the foundation and pedagogical approach of the Honors College, while exploring how it differs from the traditional college experience. He goes on to share advice for parents and future students, as well as discuss the future initiatives of the program and upcoming offerings. This session provides many details about the outstanding education that the Honors College offers its students. 

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Dr. Charlton Wolfgang, the Director of MU’s Honors College as of May 12, 2023, advises and works with students in the Honors College as well as advocates for the program. Dr. Wolfgang is an Associate Professor of Gifted and STEM Education at Millersville University, where he has taught since 2015. He also serves as the coordinator of the graduate programs in Gifted Education at MU. He earned a BS in Biology from Messiah College in 1993, a teaching certificate in Secondary Education from Lebanon Valley College in 1997, a Master of Science Education from Lebanon Valley College in 2002, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership Development and Learning Technologies from Drexel University in 2013. He also earned his Principal’s Certificate and Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility at Drexel University. Dr. Wolfgang’s research interests, publications, and conference presentations have been related to gifted and STEM education, with a particular focus on twice-exceptional learners, the integration of technology, and the impact of the pandemic on gifted education. Dr. Wolfgang looks forward to continuing to broaden connections between students in the Honors College both on campus and in the greater community, including internationally.