Administrative number: 3-23
Responsible office: President’s Office
Responsible officer: University President

Granting of Honorary Doctorate Degrees Policy

Purpose:

This policy describes the conditions under which Winona State University (WSU) grants honorary doctorate degrees. By granting these degrees, WSU establishes public associations with exceptional individuals, demonstrating the values and principles of the university and furthering institutional goals and objectives in the areas of educational programming, service, and advancement.

Policy:

An honorary doctorate degree is the highest honor bestowed by WSU among awards given outside of earned degrees. WSU grants honorary doctorate degrees to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in their professional career and through service to others. Nominations for recipients of the honorary doctorate degree are approved by the President after review and consultation with university constituency groups and the All-University Committee on Honorary Degrees.

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History:

Date of Revisions: 08/03/2007, 08/11/2009.

Adoption date: 09/27/1993
Implementation date: 01/01/2099