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HONORARY DEGREE
Criteria
1. Recipients
should demonstrate genuine achievement in some activity consonant with
the University and its mission. Recipients’ principal activity
should be clearly related to a field of study in which Texas Woman's
University is authorized to award doctoral degrees.
2. There should be
a particular reason for the award by Texas Woman's University.
3. The holding of
political office alone (other than the highest executive positions at the
national and state level) does not qualify one to receive an honorary
degree.
4. Persons who have
merely attracted popular acclaim (for instance, media or show business
personalities) are ineligible for honorary degrees.
5. Persons who are
actively associated with the University at the time of the award are also
ineligible.
Selection
Nominations may be made by
faculty, staff, or members of the Board of Regents. Those who wish
to nominate an individual for an honorary degree should send a letter of
nomination, with appropriate supporting materials, to the Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs no later than November 14, or the
first business day immediately following November 14 of each year. Supporting materials should
be current and provide clear documentation of the achievements of the
individual being nominated. Such materials might include a curriculum
vitae, supporting letters, an outline of accomplishments, or other
documentation.
Nominations will be evaluated by
an Advisory Committee composed of:
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs - Chair
Representative of the Academic Council
Vice President for Institutional Development
Two Representatives designated by the Faculty Senate
Four faculty members, representing each of the four major academic
components
One
student
One
alumna/alumnus, named by President of the Former Students Association
The Advisory Committee will
submit nominations to the Chancellor of the University, who will then
present recommendations to the Board of Regents. Honorary degrees
will be awarded only at commencement.
Procedure
Recipient(s) shall wear a regular
Ph.D. hood with blue velvet and Texas Woman's University colors
regardless of the name of the honorary degree. In the line of march
the honorary degree recipient(s) shall follow the Chancellor and the
Regents.
APPROVED: 10/03
REV: 5/08
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