Office of the Secretary of the Senate

Office of the Secretary of the Senate

Guidelines For Nomination of

Honorary Doctorates

Introduction

The Honorary Doctorate is designed to recognize extraordinary contribution to society or exceptional intellectual or artistic achievement. The awarding of honorary doctorates, an important feature of Memorial=s Convocation, serves to celebrate both the individual and the University as well as to inspire our graduates, their families and guests.

Process

Honorary degree recipients are chosen by the Senate, the University's academic governing body, after a very careful examination of the grounds for their nomination.

The selection process begins with the nomination - and anyone can nominate or be nominated for an Honorary Doctorate. If you feel you know a particular individual who is worthy of this distinction, you are invited to submit a nomination. Please use the attached Nomination Form in which you are asked to provide a rationale highlighting the contributions and accomplishments of the nominee. The nomination is then reviewed by the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees and Ceremonial which makes recommendations to Senate. Out of respect for the dignity and reputation of nominees the selection of honorary graduates is by nature a confidential process. As a consequence, nominees are not informed they are under consideration. Apart from the public announcement by the University of Honorary Doctorate recipients for a particular Convocation, the outcome of any individual nomination is not released.

HONORARY DOCTORATE

NOMINATION FORM

The Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees and Ceremonial invites nominations from members of the community for the awarding of Honorary Doctorates. In making a nomination, please ensure that the nominee is unaware of the nomination.

NOMINEE’S Information
Nominee=s Full Name
Address &
Telephone/Fax
E-Mail
Current Title/
Occupation
Honours or Awards
Received
Nominee’s Biographical Information
Please provide a brief summary of the nominee=s career and accomplishments, or attach a curriculum vitae. You may attach any supporting materials you feel are appropriate.
RATIONALE FOR NOMINATION
(to be completed by Nominator)
A well-crafted rationale for nomination provides greater insight into the contributions and accomplishments of the nominee. In your own words, please describe why you think the nominee should receive an honorary degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. What extraordinary contributions to society or exceptional intellectual or artistic achievement make this nominee worthy of this singular recognition? (You may attach additional pages, if necessary.)
Nominee=s Name
NOMINATOR=S Information
Nominator=s Name
Mailing Address
Telephone/Fax/E-mail
Signature / Date

Thank you for your interest in submitting this nomination. Please return the form marked APersonal and Confidential - To be opened by addressee only@ to: The Secretary of Senate, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John=s, NL A1C 5S7