Standing Charge from the Council Bylaws

The Committee on Honorary Degrees solicits nominations from faculty and staff members and students for honorary degrees to be awarded by the University at Commencement and at special convocations and submits a slate of nominees for action by the trustees. It may make recommendations to the president regarding Commencement speakers and the conduct of special convocations.

The Committee shall consist of eight faculty members, two graduate/professional students, and two undergraduate students.

Committee Members

Chair

• Jonathan Moreno

Liaison(s)

• Lizann Boyle Rode

Staff

• Laura Brennan
• Antoine Jones

Faculty

• Anita Allen
• Karen Glanz
• Michael Horowitz
• Howard Kunreuther
• David Leatherbarrow
• Masao Sako

Graduate/Professional Students

• Helen Jin
• Paul Welfer

Undergraduate Students

• Oliver Kaplan
• Kellen Kavanagh

PPSA

• Nadir Sharif

WPPSA

• Cyd Di Loretto