Membership
Isiaah Crawford (Chair)
TBD*
*Committee not convening in 2011-2012
Purview
Invites nominations for honorary degrees each fall for upcoming commencement year. Recommends two to four individuals of prominence and achievement to Board of Trustees for final approval.
Authority
Recommendatory to the President.
Meetings
Typically three or four meetings are held beginning in October and concluding in January, with a recommendation to the trustees at the February board meeting.
Membership
Chaired by Executive Assistant to the President. Membership includes a member of Public Relations, one academic dean, one Jesuit, and one appointee each from the Academic Assembly, SUSA, and ASSU. Terms are for one year and are renewable.
Reports to
President
Minutes Distribution
Committee members and Cabinet
Chair or Contact Person/Telephone Number
Isiaah Crawford/2595
Kathy Ybarra/2810
History
Seattle University awarded its first honorary degree at the 1948 commencement ceremonies.