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

• Masao Sako

Liaison(s)

• Lizann Boyle Rode

Staff

• Laura Brennan

• Antoine Jones

Faculty

• Anita Allen

• Peter Cappelli 

• Karen Glanz

• Michael Platt

• Eve Troutt-Powell

• Steven Joffe

Graduate/Professional Students

• To be appointed by GAPSA

Undergraduate Students

• To be appointed by UA

PPSA

• Patrick Walsh

WPPSA

• To be appointed by WPPSA