Thanks to everyone who replied today. It was very helpful. I’ve handled this situation in the private setting, but wasn’t sure what the approach was in the public MUS system! Your guidance was greatly appreciated!
Charity
Charity Walters| Registrar and Director of Institutional Research | The University of Montana Western | 710 South Atlantic Street | Dillon, Montana 59725 |
Phone 406.683.7471
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi
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Subject: Re: Honorary Bachelor Degree?
We don’t so much do honorary, but have done posthumous… which is then noted on the transcript.
http://www.msubillings.edu/catalogs/pdf/Undergrad15-17.pdf page 60.
Last one I recall was an adult student and her children actually walked in commencement on her behalf – it was pretty moving and meant a great deal to the family.
Cheri
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Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 10:38 AM
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Subject: Honorary Bachelor Degree?
So I have a fun one to figure out (hopefully with your help!)
Last year one of our students passed away in a car accident. He was very involved with the University and would have graduated in the upcoming Spring 2017 ceremony; as such the parents are hoping an honorary bachelor’s degree could be awarded at the ceremony in his honor.
Has anyone in the MUS system ever awarded an honorary bachelor degree and what steps did you go through to have it approved. I’ve looked on the MUS website and find information about UM and MSU being able to award honorary doctorates, but nothing about the affiliates or situations like this one. Anyone have experience with this type of situation and would be willing to share? Your thoughts are appreciated.
Charity
Charity Walters| Registrar and Director of Institutional Research | The University of Montana Western | 710 South Atlantic Street | Dillon, Montana 59725 |
Phone 406.683.7471
“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” St. Francis of Assisi
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