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. Maureen Mancuso Ex Officio
Program Chair Representative Dr. Michele Vincenti 2022.11 – 2024.10
Faculty Representative Dr. Salvador Trevino 2022.11 – 2024.10
Faculty Representative Dr. Noosha Mehdian 2022.11 – 2024.10
Staff Representative Maryam Rostamy 2023.05 – 2025.04
Student Representative Nneka Ofodum 2023.11- 2024.10
Board of Governors Representative Vacant
Director, Student Affairs and Services Christine Chan Ex Officio
Senate Secretary/Recording Secretary Adrian Mitescu/Saleiha Sharif Ex Officio (non-voting)

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].