Details
Series
20000: Administration
Date Approved
Date Last Amended
Office(s) Responsible for Rule
Office of Academic Affairs
Office of Health Affairs
1. Title
Honorary Titles and Degrees
2. Rule and Regulation
Sec. 1 Honorary Titles. The titles Chancellor Emeritus, President Emeritus, and similar honorary designations may be conferred only by appropriate action of the Board of Regents on individuals who are fully retired. No person is authorized to use any such title unless it has been bestowed by the Board.
Sec. 2 Honorary Degrees. In accordance with long-standing Board of Regents tradition, honorary degrees may be awarded only to a sitting President of the United States. Award of an honorary degree is to be reported to the Board at the next regular meeting of the Board.
3. Definitions
None
4. Relevant Federal and State Statutes
None
5. Relevant System Policies, Procedures, and Forms
None
6. System Administration Office(s) Responsible for Rule
Office of Academic Affairs
Office of Health Affairs
