Call for Honorary Degree Nominations

The Honorary Degree and Convocation Committee (HDCC), a joint Board/Senate committee, is seeking nominations for candidates for honorary degrees for consideration at its next meeting scheduled for the fall. All nominations for honorary degrees are screened by the HDCC and approved by the Board of Governors upon recommendation of Senate.

To be eligible, a nominee must have sufficient stature and recognition to ensure that the awarding of an honorary degree brings credit to Concordia University and to the academic community as a whole and upholds the values that lead to the advancement of learning and to the pursuit of greater knowledge. HDCC will review the nominations to evaluate whether the candidates meet one or more of the following criteria: eminence in a field of activity or profession; outstanding public or community service; significant connection or benefaction to the university.

It should be noted, however, that honorary degrees will not be given to current members of the Board of Governors or their family members nor to current members of the university community and are usually not given to holders of public office.

Before submitting a nomination, please read the Guidelines for the Awarding of Honorary Degrees to familiarize yourself with the nomination process, complete and sign the Honorary Degree Nomination Form and submit same to Ms. Danielle Tessier, HDCC Secretary, S-GM 801-23, or via email attachment at danielle@alcor.concordia.ca.

While nominations are welcome throughout the year, please note that nominations must be received no later than September 30 to allow their consideration by HDCC in the fall.

Thank you for contributing to this important process.