Agenda Item Background

To:Board of Regents Academic Affairs CommitteeDate: April 26, 2013
From:Dr. Joel Thierstein, Provost/Vice President
Subject:Honorary Degrees
Reason for Consideration:ApprovalEnclosures: No

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Background:

Upon the recommendation of The Honorary Degree Committee, Dr. Joel Thierstein, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Mary Evans Sias, President, the Board of Regents is asked to approve the following Honorary Degree Candidates:

Dr. Anne Butler

Mr. Travis Grant

The candidates meet all of the criteria for the award. The Honorary Degree will be awarded at the Commencement Convocation on May 11, 2013.

Recommendation:

Approval

Initiator:Dr. Joel Thierstein, Provost/Vice President
Board Action Date:April 26, 2013
Effective Date:April 26, 2013