Criteria and Guidelines for Selection of Honorary Degree Recipients

The Senate Executive Committee of the Algoma University Senate solicits recommendations for candidates for an honorary degree. The following guidelines apply:

1. Honorary degrees should not, except in exceptional circumstances, be awarded posthumously;
2. Honorary degrees should not, except in exceptional circumstances, be awarded in absentia;
3. Honorary degrees should not be awarded to Algoma University personnel or active politicians;
4. At the level of the Senate Executive Committee, unanimity among those present is required (abstentions are not counted).

While the Committee is responsible for finding the best possible candidates in a given year and for ensuring a balance across various disciplines and groups over a period of time, the following categories are emphasized:

1. People who have made outstanding contributions to the life of Northern Ontario and/or the area served by Algoma University;
2. People who have made outstanding contributions to intellectual advancements in disciplines offered at Algoma University;
3. People who have made outstanding contributions in fields of national and/or international life.
4. People who have made outstanding contributions that contribute to and reflect the special mission of Algoma University

In the final analysis, the selection of honorary degree recipients at Algoma University should be guided by the outstanding nature and/or the originality of each candidate's achievement.

Degrees awarded in past ceremonies at Algoma University have included the following: Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Letters, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Social Work and Doctor of Fine Arts.

The norm would be one honorary degree per Convocation but that the Committee could recommend more than that in special circumstances to a maximum of two per Convocation. The report from the Senate Executive Committee regarding Honorary Degrees is then discussed and voted on by the members of the Algoma University Senate; the results are not herein reported on the grounds of confidentiality.

The Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes exceptional faculty contribution. The recipient embodies the ideals of the University's mission: teaching excellence and scholarship, with a demonstrated commitment to community and institutional citizenship.

One award will be presented annually at the June convocation to recognize the exemplary contribution to educational excellence at Algoma.

Eligibility:

• The annual award is open to all faculty at the University, regardless of discipline or level of appointment.

Selection:

The Senate Executive Committee will evaluate evidence of:

• excellence in teaching and scholarship over a number of years
• commitment beyond the nominee's discipline or profession; specifically, to the community and university.

Honorary Membership may be bestowed upon persons who have contributed distinctive and distinguished service to the University or community. This is also known as the "Senate Award."

Investiture will take place at Convocation and will consist of a citation and the awarding of appropriate regalia [academic hood].

Normally an individual receiving the Honour would be expected to be present at Convocation, however, under exceptional circumstances, the Honour could be awarded in absentia.

The Algoma University Senate will have the purview to award more than one Honorary Member of Algoma University during a calendar year.

This is the information for the individual completing the award submission form.

This is information on the individual you are recommending for the award.

In addition to the Nominator, there must be two separate Nomination Supporters for Honorary Degree Nomination.

Per the guidelines, please include all relevant details below for the 2 Nomination Supporters required.

Please be sure to include a Statement of Support Letter from each Nomination Supporter in the Supporting Documents section.

By submitting this application, you declare that all information provided in connection with this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation or omission of any kind may result in the disqualification of the nomination.