Faculty Handbook – August 2022 19 Campus Preservation Committee The committee is responsible for documenting the current structures and natural environment of the NSU campus and other NSU property. It is also charged with the responsibility of preparing a pictorial and descriptive inventory of campus structures and landscaping that no longer exist. Additionally, the committee serves as an advisory body when permanent changes to the campus are being considered. Examples of such changes are the removal of healthy trees, changes to buildings that would destroy architectural features, or the removal of decorative features such as planters and monuments. Decisions on routine maintenance, such as removal and trimming of diseased or weakened trees, or the choice of paint colors, will not be subject to review by the committee, nor will the committee be involved in issues of space utilization. The Campus Preservation Committee shall have nine (9) members, all chosen by the Faculty Senate from those who indicate an interest in serving on the committee. The allocation will be three (3) members of the faculty, three (3) civil service employees, one (1) student, one (1) exempt employee and one (1) representative of the alumni. Terms of office are for three (3) years. The chairperson of the committee will be a faculty member and the vice-chairperson will be a civil service employee. A temporary (convening) chairperson will be selected by the Faculty Senate, with election of officers to follow at the initial meeting of the committee. The committee will also choose a secretary from among its members who will keep minutes of the meetings. The committee will select its officers for each academic year in September. The committee may be convened on the call of any member of the committee, and a quorum will consist of any five (5) members. If no officers are present, any quorum of five (5) members may choose a temporary chairperson. Honorary Degree Committee The committee shall recommend rules and regulations for the granting of honorary degrees by the university and shall be responsible for recommending candidates to receive the honorary degree. The Honorary Degree Committee shall consist of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the President of the NSU Alumni Association, the Executive Director of the NSU Foundation, one member of the Deans Council elected by said Council, four members of the faculty (one from each division) elected by the Faculty Senate, and two students from the Student Government Association. Honorary Degrees at Northern State University Approved by Faculty Senate February 4, 2002 Policy Statement: The honorary degree at Northern State University is understood to be an award recognizing merit and excellence. It should not necessarily be interpreted to represent academic achievement or its equivalent. It is bestowed upon persons who, in the opinion of the selection committee, deserve the honor and recognition of Northern State University. Among those individuals considered deserving of such an honor would be: 1) Persons who have made a distinct contribution to society on a substantially broad basis over an extended period of time and/or
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