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Latest revision as of 13:06, 18 July 2011
The Commencement Awards Committee was involved in granting honorary degrees in Scholarship, Artistic and Creative Work, and Service to Humanity to qualified nominees. Chairmen included: Bruce L. Christensen (1993-1996) and Stanley A. Taylor (1997-2000).
Contents
Variant names
Commencement Awards
Honorary Degree Executive Committee
Honorary Degree Committee
Presidential Citation Executive Committee
Description
Established: 1993
Location: Provo, Utah (1993- )
Functions
The Commencement Awards Committee established requirements for granting honorary degrees. It proposes nominations to the President’s Council for honorary doctorate/doctoral degrees and presidential citation awards for commencement. It defined eligibility, identified categories appropriate for recognition, outlined a nominating procedure and recommended a time-frame for implementation. It also nominated people for consideration. The Committee also selected graduation speakers.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Commencement Awards Committee was headed by a chairman and reported to the Associate Academic President. They reported to the President’s Council.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. President's Council (1993- )
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Honorary Degree Committee (1983)
Sources
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Records, 1968-2000 (The Commencement Awards Committee was involved in granting honorary degrees in Scholarship, Artistic and Creative Work, and Service to Humanity to qualified nominees; [functions]; Bruce L. Christensen, chair 1993-1996; It proposes nominations to the President’s Council for honorary doctorate and presidential citation awards for commencement; Stanley A. Taylor, chairman 1997-2000; established under the President’s Council in 1993) (UA 1233)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00132
Creator: UPB