The Honorary Degrees & Awards Committee is a Standing Committee of the Senate, with the following responsibilities:
- Advising the Senate on policies, procedures, priorities and criteria for student awards and honours.
- Encouraging the submission of nominations for the various Senate honours and awards from a wide range of constituencies in the University Community.
- Encouraging the submission of nominations for the various Senate honours and awards from a wide range of constituencies in the University Community.
- Receiving nominations for honours and awards within the purview of the Senate, including: Honorary Degrees, Teaching and Learning Awards, Emeritus/Emerita Designations, and other awards.
- In accordance with the relevant University Policies, namely Policy No. 2500, “Honorary Degrees & Awards Policy” and the associated procedure, evaluating and recommending to the Senate nominees for Honorary Degrees, Distinguished Awards, Emeritus/Emerita Designations, and other awards. Download the Honorary Degree nomination form.
- Developing and maintaining a pool of nominees for honorary degrees from which candidates may be drawn over time.
- Evaluating student candidates for medals and select awards, and making recommendations to the Senate.
- Considering and making recommendations to the Senate regarding: revisions and modifications to the criteria, qualifications and required supporting material for awards or changes to the categories of awards
- proposed revisions to relevant University policies, including Policy No. 2500, “Honorary Degrees & Awards Policy” and the associated procedure
- any other matters concerning forms of recognition which the Senate may refer to the Committee.
Committee Membership
Position/Member |
Name |
Term |
|---|---|---|
| Chair – Vice President Academic | Dr. Mazi Shirvani | Ex Officio |
| Vice Chair – Faculty Representative | Dr. Salvador Trevino | 2022.11 – 2024.10 |
| Program Chair Representative | Dr. Michele Vincenti | Ex Officio |
| Faculty Representative | Dr. Noosha Mehdian | 2022.11 – 2025.10 |
| Staff Representative | Maryam Rostamy | 2023.05 – 2025.04 |
| Student Representative | Nneka Ofodum | 2023.11- 2024.10 |
| Board of Governors Representative | Vacant | Ex-officio |
| Director, Student Affairs and Services | Christine Chan | Ex Officio |
| Senate Secretary | Adrian Mitescu | Ex Officio |
The Committee meets on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of two meetings per year; meetings are usually closed. For any questions, please contact the Senate Secretariat at [email protected].
