Section 8-B315. HONORARY DEGREES

 

315.1Honorary degrees may be awarded by the Board, in accordance with the provisions of this section.

 

315.2Board action on honorary degrees shall be upon recommendation of the President. The President shall consult with the Faculty Senate before making a recommendation to the Board.

 

315.3Board approval of a recommendation for award of an honorary degree shall require an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the members present at the meeting of the Board following the meeting at which the recommendation was made.

 

315.4Honorary degrees shall not be awarded to members of the Board or to active employees of the University.

 

315.5Honorary degrees shall not be awarded to former employees of the University until eleven (11) months or more after the date of separation of the employee.

 

315.6No more than three (3) honorary degrees shall be awarded in a single ceremony.