The purpose of the
Honorary Doctorate Committee is to review prospective candidates for the degree
and to make recommendations to the Chancellor regarding award of the degree.
Membership: Four full professors (*#two appointed by the Chancellor;**-one by
the VCAAR; and one by the Faculty Senate) will serve one academic year with no
restrictions regarding reappointments; the Dean of the Graduate School; the Dean
of the Honors College; and one administrative representative appointed by the
Chancellor. The committee elects a chair at the beginning of each academic year
and makes recommendations to the Chancellor. The Chancellor may forward this
recommendation to the President and Board of Trustees. Honorary Doctorates are
awarded only with approval of the Board of Trustees.
