The Senate of 91¿´Æ¬ awards honorary degrees to individuals who are nationally or internationally recognized within their fields:
- for outstanding achievement as scholars, artists, musicians and educators, or
- for having given exemplary service to the wider community or to society in general.
The Honorary Degrees Committee, which consists of representatives of both Senate and the Board of Regents, considers nominations from members of the broader University community and from its own members, and it recommends for the consideration of Senate those persons whom it determines best meet the stated criteria. A slate of potential honorary degree recipients is elected by Senate from those whose names have been recommended by the committee. A majority vote of the Senators present is necessary for election. The deliberations and decisions of the committee and of Senate on honorary degrees are confidential.
Persons nominated for honorary degrees will be kept on the list to be considered by the Committee for a period of two (2) years following nomination.
Questions? Email president@mta.ca.