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Committee on Honorary Degrees
Nomination Process
- Nominations are solicited from the University Community
- Nomination packets are due September 21, 2007 (for the May 2008 and May 2009 commencements), and must include:
- the Honorary Degree Nomination Form (pdf)
- A statement explaining the basis for honoring the individual and referring to the selection criteria whenever possible;
- A vita (resume or biographical description);
- Supplemental materials which may include:
- Additional information as appropriate (letters of support, materials or writings by the individual nominated, etc.);
- A letter from the college dean most appropriate to the nominated individual confirming that s/he is aware of and concurs with the nomination.
- Nomination packets are reviewed and discussed by the committee (if necessary, additional information can be requested from the nominator)
- The committee submits a final list of candidates to the University Senate at the March (for 2008 and 2009 commencements) Senate meeting
- The University Senate approves nominations and forwards them to the Chancellor
- The Chancellor invites candidates
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Only candidates who are able to come to Syracuse to receive an Honorary Degree may have such a degree conferred.
NOTE: Candidates who have been approved, but are unable to come to Syracuse, may be deferred for one (1) year. After that time, the candidates can be re-nominated.
Updated August 21, 2007
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