Policy number
04.003
Policy description
The award of an honorary degree by a university is an extension of its role as the unique institution in society devoted to the discovery, transmission and preservation of knowledge. The University of North Texas may award an honorary degree to individuals who, by their extraordinary achievements, add substantial knowledge to or better society as a whole, whether through the professions, arts, humanities, science, or service.
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Policy owner
Office of the President
Policy contact
Louise Dunn
Louise
Dunn
Exec Assist to the President and VP for Planning
President's Office
Applies to
Faculty
Staff
Students
All University
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This policy has been updated to improve the clarity of language, to change the vetting process by the chair of the committee, change a title of the approving party for an undergraduate student committee member, and modify the committee structure.
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Revised to include Honorary Bachelor degrees.
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Revised to improve clarity to the eligibility criteria, guidelines for the nomination process, approval process, and the composition of the Honorary Degree Committee. Effective 01/26/2009.
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