Brigham Young University. Commencement Awards Committee

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).

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