If a faculty committee member is nominated, he/she will step down from the committee and be replaced by the alternate faculty member. If the committee finds none of the nominees sufficiently distinguished, it may vote to recommend no finalist for that year.
The Distinguished Professor shall be selected by a direct vote of all full-time faculty members. This election is to follow the procedures for Faculty Elections stipulated in Section 1.7.1.4. no sooner than five working days after finalist are announced by the Faculty Recognition Committee and vita are posted. This election is to follow the procedures for Faculty Elections stipulated in Section 1.7.1.4. Finalist for the award are asked not to campaign for election, and voters are asked not to vote for any candidate who actively campaigns for the award. The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs shall submit the tabulation of election results and the name of the faculty member who received the most votes with his/her recommendation to the President for his/her approval or disapproval. The President will submit his/her recommendation to the Board of Regents for the final decision.
The Distinguished Professor Award includes:
An inscription with the recipients' name on a special plaque to be displayed in a conspicuous and appropriate place on campus.
A personal plaque to be kept by the recipient.
A cash award of $3,000.00.
The Distinguished Professor will be recognized at the Commencement Convocation and presented the award at the same time. The Distinguished Professor will make a presentation at the Fall Academic Convocation.
The Honorary Degree Program recognizes and pays tribute to individuals who by professional achievements, research and/or service have made tangible contributions to Kentucky State University, higher education in general or to the world community of scholars.
The award of an honorary degree shall serve any or all of the following purposes:
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