Tyler Ernst Presented Senior Honors Thesis at Central College

2013 May 3

Tyler Ernst of Coon Rapids, Iowa presented a senior honors thesis at Central College in Pella, Iowa, on Thursday, April 25. The title of the thesis was: "Explaining Variation in the Length of the Environmental Review Process: Does Political Context Matter?."

A senior thesis is a yearlong, specialized, independent study course carried out within the student's major discipline. Ernst, a political science major, was awarded an honors designation on their final transcript.

Honors at Central College provides a distinct, but flexible plan encouraging student creativity, intellectual engagement and leadership. Beginning broadly the first year, Honors gradually focuses by helping students move towards greater independence, more advanced work in a discipline and increased leadership responsibilities.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.