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Policy

Ramapo College shall award honorary degrees to individuals who demonstrate those qualities of leadership, service and creative activity which are deemed models of excellence, upon the recommendation of the president and the approval of the board of trustees.

Reason for Policy

To honor individuals who model institutional values and demonstrate qualities of leadership, service and creative activity which are deemed models of excellence.

To Whom Does the Policy Apply

Individuals who model institutional values and demonstrate those qualities of leadership, service, and creative activity which are deemed models of excellence.

Related Documents

Procedure 316: Honorary Degrees

Contacts

Office of the President

Criteria:

The following criteria shall guide the college community in its efforts to nominate individuals for the award of honorary degrees:

1. An honorary degree may be bestowed on those individuals whose accomplishments establish standards of excellence for Ramapo College and the larger community by modeling institutional values and demonstrating the qualities of leadership, service, and creative activity.
2. In its efforts to also further promote the value of inquiry, empathy, social good and the welfare of all, Ramapo College shall seek to honor those qualities in individuals nominated for an honorary degree.

Nomination Process:

Nominations shall be received by the president from active members of the college community. Nominations and all supporting material will be reviewed by the president in consultation with others. The president shall present a recommendation to the appropriate Committee of the Board, which, in turn, will present that nomination to the full Board for its review and action.

Honorary degrees with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereunto shall be awarded at the College’s commencement or any other significant special occasion deemed appropriate by the president and the Board.