Nomination Process

Nominations will be accepted September 1–November 1. Any member of the University community (past or present) may nominate candidates. If you do not meet this criterion but would like to nominate someone, you are encouraged to work with someone who does or contact the chair of the Honorary Degree Committee.

To nominate someone, please send an email to the Faculty Senate office. You’ll be asked to upload a single PDF file with the name of the nominee in the file name, and which contains (in this order):

1. A nomination letter that must include the details of significant achievements by the individual being nominated, consistent with the selection criteria for that degree (as suggested above).
2. Supporting letters from other individuals who know the nominee in different capacities.
3. Documentation of items related to the activities and recognitions mentioned in the nomination/supporting letters, which might include; i) a list of web addresses related to the accomplishments of the nominee; ii) photocopies; iii) photographs, iv) etc.