The UNC Greensboro Committee on Honorary Degrees invites nominations from both members of the UNCG community and the general public for individuals to be considered for the award of an honorary degree from UNCG. Those selected will be granted the appropriate degree at a future commencement ceremony.

Guidance below on the content that should be included in honorary degree nominations is consistent with UNCG’s Honorary Degree Policy and Procedures.

Please create a document that will include all of the following information and submit it to Executive Assistant to the Provost Sarah Myers at skmyers@uncg.edu. Nominations are due Sept. 15.

Information about the nominator:

1. Nominator’s name
2. Relationship to nominee
3. Nominator’s email address and phone number
4. Nominator’s current employment

Information about the nominee:

1. Full name of candidate
2. Home address
3. Honorary degree category
   • Doctor of letters contributes to literature or the creative or performing arts.
   • Doctor of science contributes to any field of science, social science, engineering, or technology.
   • Doctor of laws contributes to government or public service.
   • Doctor of humane letters contributes to the humanities or to human welfare.
4. Please provide a 500-word statement that explains why you believe this individual is a worthy candidate for an honorary degree. The statement must address the following areas:
   • Achievements of extraordinary and lasting distinction in an activity consonant with the mission of the University: the advancement of learning in the liberal arts, sciences, and technology and for the public welfare; distinguished contribution in elective or appointive office; or career service notable for demonstrated qualities of intellect and character.
   • Sound justification for recognition by the University of such achievement and distinction: either an association of the individual with the University, or a recognizable relationship of a nominee’s achievement to the mission of the University.
   • High qualities of personal and professional character and competence.
   • Appropriateness of recognition at a ceremony attended by undergraduate and advanceddegree candidates reflecting a diversity of interests and concerns.

Requests for clarification of these instructions and other questions may be addressed to Sarah Myers.

Purpose

The purpose of the conferral of an honorary doctoral degree is to:

• Recognize individuals who demonstrate extraordinary achievement over their entire scholarly or artistic careers or who have performed distinguished public service in their lifetime.
• Recognize excellence in the scholarly fields of degrees awarded by the University as well as those who exemplify the history and mission of the University.
• Honor those individuals whose lives and achievements are consistent with the qualities and values espoused by the University, providing examples of the University’s aspirations for its graduates.
• Elevate the visibility and reputation of the University by honoring those individuals who are widely known and exceptionally highly regarded in their field or society.