Rule 3354:1-11-07 | Honorary Degree Nomination Policy.
(A) In recognition of Tri-C's commitment to equality, the board of trustees is committed to the award of honorary degrees to recipients who reflect the diversity of interests, backgrounds, and concerns reflected in the college community and the society and world served by the college.
(B) Suggested candidates to receive an honorary degree from Cuyahoga community college must have a strong current connection to the college either individually or through an organization and should reflect a combination of the following characteristics:
(1) Distinguished personalities who have a significant connection to Tri-C;
(2) Distinguished individuals who have a strong connection to Cleveland or NE Ohio;
(3) Individuals who have exceptional contributions to a specific field or to society in general;
(4) People who have made a significant contribution to higher education;
(5) People whose reputation locally, nationally, or internationally, has enhanced the reputation of Tri-C and serve as an example to its students;
(6) An emeritus faculty member;
(7) Distinguished alumni of Tri-C.
(C) The following individuals are generally excluded but may be considered at the discretion of the board when the individual in question meets the criteria in paragraphs (B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(3), and (B)(5) of this rule.
(1) Employees or degree-earning students of Tri-C;
(2) Current Board of Trustee members;
(3) Current political office holders.
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