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1. Purpose 

糖心传媒 (the 鈥淯niversity鈥�) confers honorary doctorates as a way of recognizing the exemplary contributions and accomplishments of distinguished individuals to a specific field, society in general or the University. They are the University鈥檚 highest awards and the recipients positively impact the University鈥檚 reputation.

This Policy outlines the eligibility criteria and honorary degree designations.

2. Application and Scope

This Policy applies to all honorary doctorates bestowed by the University. 

3. Definitions

3.1.  Honorary Doctorate

An honorary doctorate is awarded to an outstanding individual who may not be affiliated with the University and may have no previous postsecondary education.

3.2.  Nominee

Someone who has been nominated by another person to be awarded an honorary doctorate.

3.3.  Honorary degree designations

The types of degrees awarded as they align with the recipient鈥檚 achievements or field of expertise. For example:

• LLD - Doctor of Laws
• DLitt - Doctor of Letters
• DSc - Doctor of Science
• DEng - Doctor of Engineering

3.4.  Approved Candidate

Someone whose nomination has been approved by the Awards and Ceremonials Committee.

4. Principles for Eligibility and Exclusions

4.1 Honorary doctorates are awarded to those who have made extraordinary contributions to:

• Academia and/or society in Canada or internationally, particularly in fields of interest to the university;
• The development of the university;
• The betterment of culture, society or the local community.

4.2 A nominee should have sufficient stature and recognition to ensure that the awarding of an honorary doctorate enhances the reputation of the University.

4.3 Eligibility exclusions are:

• Faculty and staff are not eligible for nomination until at least three years after leaving the University.
• Current students of 糖心传媒 are not eligible.
• Current members of the Board of Governors are not eligible.
• Elected officials and those currently in public office will not be considered.
• Nominees must be living. 

5. General Regulations for Honorary Degree Designations and Their Use

5.1 The University bestows the following honorary doctorates:

• LLD - Doctor of Laws; awarded to recognize outstanding achievement or service to the University or community at large. It is a non-specific designation and the most commonly awarded.
• DLitt - Doctor of Letters; awarded to recognize contributions in literature.
• DSc - Doctor of Science; awarded to recognize contributions in science.
• DEng - Doctor of Engineering; awarded to recognize contributions in engineering.

5.2 Other degree designations may be considered as appropriate.

5.3 When referenced in biographies, honorary degrees should be written out in full followed by 鈥渉onoris causa鈥�. (Example: Jane Smith was awarded a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from 糖心传媒.)

5.4 When used following a name with other degrees or honorifics, the honorary doctorate should be listed last. (Example: Jane Smith, OOnt, OC, LL

5.5 Honorary Doctorate recipients may be referred to as 鈥渄octor鈥� by the University in correspondence or formal remarks. It is not appropriate for the recipient or others outside of the University to use this title.

Procedures: Honorary Doctorate Policy  

1. Purpose 

These Procedures outline the processes for nomination, approval, selection and revocation, if applicable, for honorary doctorates awarded by the University as set out in the Honorary Doctorate Policy.

2. Nomination Process

2.1  Any person, whether a University community member or not, may submit a nomination. Individuals cannot nominate themselves or members of their family.

2.2  The nomination of an individual should remain confidential. Nominees should not be informed that they are being nominated for an honorary doctorate.

2.3  An online must be submitted, including the nominee鈥檚 verifiable contact information and all required attachments.

2.4  Nominations should include sufficient documentation to clearly support the nomination and address the criteria.

2.5  If outside letters of support are solicited, those writing the letters should be informed of the confidential nature of the nomination process.

2.6  Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year but are only adjudicated twice a year (spring and fall).

3. Approval Process

3.1  The Senate Awards and Ceremonials Committee (AWCC) adjudicates nominations twice a year (spring and fall).

3.2  The adjudication process is confidential. Nominators will receive confirmation of receipt of the nomination but will not be informed of its status. The outcome of a nomination will not be released out of respect for the nominee and to ensure the integrity of the process.

3.3  The following criteria are taken into consideration when approving nominations:

• In what ways is the nominee鈥檚 achievement truly outstanding?
• In what ways has the nominee made an extraordinary contribution to scholarship, society and culture?
• Will this person鈥檚 achievement be perceived as important and exemplary to the students who will graduate at convocation?
• Has this person already been recognized by other honours and awards?
• Has this person been recognized by the field or profession in which they are said to excel?
• Is it appropriate and/or strategic for the University to honour this person at this time?
• Does this candidate reflect the values of diversity and inclusiveness of the University, either through their own lived experiences or through the work they do?

3.4 Approved candidates are subject to a background check to ensure there are no reputational risks associated with awarding them an honorary doctorate. 

4. Selection Process

4.1  Approved candidates are forwarded to the Office of the President for selection. It is not guaranteed that an approved candidate will be selected to receive an honorary doctorate.

4.2  There is no limit on the length of time an approved candidate remains on the approved list. However, if selected to receive an honorary doctorate and active for 5 years or more, the University will conduct an updated background review to ensure there are no new developments that would prompt the committee to reconsider its approval.

5. Awarding of Honorary Doctorates at Convocation

5.1  Selected candidates are contacted directly by the President and invited to receive an honorary doctorate at convocation. 

5.2  While a candidate is invited to attend a specific convocation ceremony, the honorary doctorate is bestowed by the University and not by the relevant faculty.

5.3  Honourees must be present at convocation to receive the honorary degree; it will not be offered in absentia. If the candidate dies after accepting the award, but prior to it being bestowed, the degree will be awarded posthumously.

6. Revocation

6.1 The University may revoke an honorary doctorate that compromises the University鈥檚 values or reputation. The University may revoke an honorary doctorate if it jeopardizes the legal or moral integrity of the University or adversely impacts the University鈥檚 standing in the community.

6.2 The Office of the President shall be responsible for establishing the appropriate procedure for any revocation request as required and engaging additional parties as appropriate.