BOARD POLICY SERIES NUMBER: 2060

TITLE: HONORARY DEGREES AND AWARDS

It is the policy of Linn-Benton Community College to award an honorary degree or award to individuals who (1) meet the criteria established by the Board for awarding such a degree or award, and who (2) are nominated and approved by a process adopted by the Board and ratified by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board.

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD

The following is a list of criteria for selection of persons for the Distinguished Citizen Award.

The person has:

1. Served the college for several years in a continuous capacity (suggested minimum eight years)

2. Made significant contributions of time and energy to Linn-Benton Community College

3. Had a major influence on the college, its philosophy, and purpose

HONORARY DEGREES

The following criteria should be used to guide the Board ad hoc committee in its deliberations regarding recipients of an honorary degree.

1. The recipient should have made a contribution to the college and/or his/her community and/or the nation and/or education over a period of time.

2. The recipient's life and behavior should reflect favorably upon him/herself and on the college.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

The Distinguished Alumnus award honors alumni who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in their respective profession and/or through service to their community.

The recipient should have:

1. Completed a minimum of 36 credits at Linn-Benton Community College.

2. Made a significant contribution to LBCC, the community, the nation or education over a period of time.

Nominations: Distinguished Alumnus nominations may be submitted by a faculty member, staff, student, community member, or LBCC Board of Education member. A nomination form and annual award timeline will be available via the LBCC website. The LBCC President and LBCC Board of Education awards committee will select the recipient.

EMERITUS STATUS

The award of Emeritus status to a retiring, or retired, full-time administrator, faculty member or classified employee is to be considered an honor bestowed in recognition of meritorious contributions to the college over an extended period.

1. Eligibility: Emeritus status shall be granted to individuals who have performed in one or more of the areas of teaching, scholarship, and/or service in an exemplary manner over an extended period (20 years). Of prime importance is demonstration of a strong commitment to the college, its goals, and general well-being as an academic institution in the community.

2. Nominations: Nominations for Emeritus awards may be made by any peer or group of peers, or the individual wishing the designation, or the Board of Education. Nominations should include a brief summary statement in support of each individual. Nominations shall be forwarded to the college President and the college Board of Education Awards Committee with input and recommendations from the college staff.

3. Benefits: Emeritus honorees shall receive benefits as honorary designees at the discretion of the college President.

DATE OF ADOPTION: 3/10/83; DATES OF REVISION: 9/16/92, 9/15/99, 5/21/03 and 11/15/05