Bucknell University - Committee on Honorary Degrees

Faculty Governance
Committee on Honorary Degrees

Charge (Faculty Handbook, II.C.3)

The Committee operates under the general principle that honorary degrees are awarded in order to recognize individuals whose work exemplifies the qualities of intellect, character, and creativity most cherished by the University. The Committee gives special consideration to those individuals whose distinguished contributions have not yet been widely or formally recognized outside their own fields and to individuals who are part of the Bucknell community.

The Committee will receive nominations for honorary degrees from all members of the Bucknell community: faculty, administration, students, and trustees. These nominations will be evaluated by the Committee in consultation with the Trustee Sub-committee on Honorary Degrees. The list of candidates agreed on by both the Committee and the Trustee Sub-committee will be submitted to the President for review. The President's recommendations from this list will be submitted to the Committee on Educational Policy of the Board of Trustees for its approval and recommendation to the Board. Honorary degrees, although traditionally awarded during Commencement exercises, may be presented at any time during the academic year.

Pending Business

Committee Membership

Committee on Honorary Degrees
Position	Name	Term Ends
Faculty - Natural Sciences and Mathematics	H. Smith	May 2010
Faculty - Engineering	M. Vigeant	May 2009
Faculty - Social Science	A. McCready	May 2011
Faculty - Humanities	A. Poust	May 2009
Faculty - At large	M. Antonaccio	May 2010
Faculty - At large	P. Wilshusen	May 2011
Provost (or designate)	M. Smyer

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