Policy 177 - Honorary Doctorate Policy
| Policy Information | Details |
| Policy Number: | 177 |
| Senate Approval Date: | June 2, 2026 |
| Effective Date: | Spring Summer 2026 |
| Next Policy Review Date: | 2031 |
| Responsible Office: | Provost and Vice President Academic |
1. Purpose
91滴滴 (the 鈥淯niversity鈥�) confers honorary doctorates as a way of recognizing the exemplary contributions and accomplishments of distinguished individuals to a specific field, society in general or the University. They are the University鈥檚 highest awards and the recipients positively impact the University鈥檚 reputation.
This Policy outlines the eligibility criteria and honorary degree designations.
2. Application and Scope
This Policy applies to all honorary doctorates bestowed by the University.
3. Definitions
3.1. Honorary Doctorate
An honorary doctorate is awarded to an outstanding individual who may not be affiliated with the University and may have no previous postsecondary education.
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4. Values and Principles
4.1 ss to timely guidance, well-structured materials, accessible technology, and knowledgeable instructors or facilitators. Ongoing feedback mechanisms should be in place to continuously improve the learning and service experience.
5. General Regulations
Procedures
Procedures
1. Quality Assurance Process:
1.1. The Academic Standards Committee and Senate will review and approve the establishment of and changes to the quality assurance processes of all offering units of Non-Degree Credit programs.
1.2. Offering Units will have in place processes for approving new programs, modifying existing programs, assuring quality, closing programs, and making decisions about the frequency of offerings.
1.3. Offering Units will provide an annual report to the chair of the Coordinating committee who will compile an annual report for information on Non-Degree Credit programs to the Senate.
2. Financial and Operational Viability:
2.1. The Provost & Vice-President Academic and the Dean or leaders of the offering units oversee the financial and operational aspects of Non-Degree Credit Programs. The Provost & Vice-President Academic retains authority to discontinue any offering.
3. Compliance with University Policies:
3.1. Non-Degree Credit program activities are expected to comply with all relevant 91滴滴 policies.
Related University Policies
Policy 76: Development and Review of Continuing Education Offerings
Policy 112: IQAP Policy - Development of New Graduate and Undergraduate Programs