POLICY
The Honorary Degree, Associate of Public Service, is awarded by the Zane State College Board of Trustees to individuals who have rendered significant service to the College district and to the College over a sustained period of time.
POLICY GUIDELINES
Definition
Service to the College may include: participation on College advisory committees or as a College trustee; support of the College Foundation; or efforts by a former College employee which have had a great impact on the College and the community.
Recipients
Recipients could be chosen from, but not limited to, the following groups:
- Individuals who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in the community
- Alumni
- Advisory committee members
- Members of the College Board of Trustees or the Foundation Board of Directors
- Former employees
Process for Nominations
Beginning on January 1 of each year, nominations will be solicited from College employees and Board of Trustees members. Persons wishing to nominate a candidate will be required to submit a formal application, including a summary of contributions, to the President of the College by March 1.
Process for Selection
A committee appointed by the President will review the nominations and recommend names, if any, to the President for submission to the College Trustees for selection of the recipient.
Number of Recipients
This degree is intended to recognize outstanding service to both the College and community. Therefore, there is not an expectation that the Honorary Degree will be awarded each year, and under no circumstance will more than two such degrees be awarded in any one year. Applicants not selected may be nominated for consideration in succeeding years.
When Awarded
The Honorary Degree will be awarded during the Annual Commencement Exercises.
POLICY HISTORY
·Policy reformatted June 2017
INITIATING DIVISION
Office of the President
POLICY REVIEWERS
Office of the President
POLICY REFERENCES
- No forms referenced
- No codified rules
- No connecting policies
