Faculty Handbook – August 2022 21 These scholarly, creative, professional, service or occupational achievements should be placed in the framework of high personal integrity and concern for the public good. 4. The Selection Committee shall give full consideration to alumni who qualify under the general conditions previously stated. First consideration will usually be given to candidates who have been out of college for twenty or more years. 5. Honorary degrees are normally not awarded to candidates for political office or elected officials currently in office. 6. Faculty, administrative personnel, and other employees shall not be considered for the award while they are employed at Northern State University. 7. Honorary degrees shall normally not be awarded in absentia. If the nominee cannot be present at the commencement for which the degree was offered, the awards shall be made at the next commencement following. 8. Nominees will be considered for a period of three years. Thereafter, they must be renominated for further consideration. 9. Prior to an announcement by the President of Northern State University, all matters relating to Honorary Degrees shall be confidential.
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