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

Faculty

• Anita Allen

• Peter Cappelli 

• Karen Glanz 

• David Leatherbarrow 

• Masao Sako

• Eve Troutt Powell

Graduate/Professional Students

• Rexy Miao 

Undergraduate Students

• TBD

PPSA

• Nadir Sharif

WPPSA

• Cyd Di Loretto