Honorary degrees may be awarded by Illinois State University in recognition of persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state or national level in education, public service, literature, business, or the professions. The degrees that may be awarded are the Doctor of Law (LLD), Doctor of Science (Sc.D.), Doctor of Literature (Litt.D.), and Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.). Honorary degrees may be granted only on the recommendation of the President, who shall seek the advice of the elected campus organizations concerning the possible candidates.
Members and employees of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University and members and employees of the Board of Higher Education are ineligible during the term of their office or employment.
Earned and honorary degrees shall be conferred by the President upon the recommendation of the faculty and under authority of the Board of Trustees. Although degrees normally are conferred at the scheduled commencement exercises, students, at the discretion of the President, may receive their degrees and diplomas prior to the date of commencement
adopted: 05/09/1997
