Published June 3, 2025
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe Honors Program was nominated for eight awards by
Suitable, with winners being announced later this summer at Pathways 2025 in Philadelphia,
PA. The nominations recognize the Honors FLIGHT program, an initiative that integrates
co-curricular experiences with academic development and culminates in the awarding
of micro-credentials to successful completers. Suitable is a software platform and app that assists universities in boosting student
engagement outside the classroom.
Dr. Joshua Stockley, director of the Honors Program, said, “These eight national award
nominations affirm the impact and innovation of ULM’s Honors FLIGHT Program. Through
our partnership with Suitable, we have created a transformative experience that blends
academic excellence with real-world skill development. This recognition highlights
the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff in fostering a culture of engagement,
leadership, and success beyond the classroom.”
The eight nominations are as follows:
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Best Branding - The Best Branding award is presented to those partners who have created a memorable
and exciting branding campaign to engage students and impress stakeholders.
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Highest Engagement - This award recognizes programs that have achieved a high level of engagement among
their students. These programs have a clear insight into what motivates students and
have implemented a variety of strategies to encourage student participation and involvement.
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Most Completed Activities - This award recognizes programs with the highest average activity completions per
student. The students in these programs have demonstrated a commitment to expanding
their skill set outside of the classroom, and they have taken advantage of the many
opportunities available to them.
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Most Engaged Partner - This award recognizes partners who have attended and participated in the most Suitable
webinars and events, as well as engaged with the Suitable Insider pathway.
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Suitable Spirit Award - The Suitable Spirit Award recognizes programs that embody the values of Suitable,
including teamwork, creativity, excellence, diversity, integrity, persistence, and
grit.
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Suitable Innovator Award - The Suitable Innovator Award recognizes partners who have used Suitable to create
an innovative co-curricular learning program. These programs have demonstrated ingenuity
and a commitment to student success.
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The Student Advocate Award - The Student Advocate Award recognizes partners who have harnessed the power of
Suitable to make a lasting impact on their students. These advocates have gone above
and beyond, designing and implementing activities and programs that address critical
needs and empower students to thrive.
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Distinguished Program - The Distinguished Program award recognizes programs that have demonstrated excellence
in using Suitable to best serve their student population while supporting their mission
and vision.
About the FLIGHT Program
The FLIGHT Program (Forging Leaders, Inspiring Growth, and Harnessing Talent) connects
students to campus and community activities through a point-based system, awarding
digital badges that showcase competencies on resumes and professional profiles. Powered
by Suitable, the program helps students track progress, engage in events, and build
co-curricular transcripts, equipping them with practical and relational skills valued
by employers, graduate schools, and competitive opportunities worldwide.
For more information visit: ulm.edu/honors/honors-flight.html
About the ULM Honors Program
The ULM Honors Program is a nationally recognized, award-winning program that attracts
intellectually curious students eager to challenge themselves with new ideas and collaborate
with like-minded peers. Open to all majors, the program integrates seamlessly with
any degree path. Honors students engage in deeper academic exploration, benefit from
close faculty mentorship in smaller classes, and participate in experiential opportunities
such as the FLIGHT Program.
For more information about the Honors Program, contact Dr. Joshua Stockley at stockley@ulm.edu or 318-342-3216 or visit ulm.edu/honors.
