Honorary Credentials Policy

1. General

1.1. Credentials awarded will be as per Ministry policy directives.

1.2. The College shall not charge any fees for or issue payment to the (proposed) recipient of an honorary credential.

1.3. Recipients must meet the following criteria, which include those outlined in the Ministry policy directives:

1.3.1 Has made a significant achievement for the public good at the Ontario, national or international level and/or;

1.3.2 Has achieved noted academic eminence or accomplishments in a particular field of study or applied education that through example, provide inspiration to graduates and/or;

1.3.3 Has enhanced or promoted the institution’s image and reputation in Ontario or elsewhere and/or;

1.3.4. Demonstrates the values of the College.

1.4. The College, at the discretion of the Board, may decide not to award honorary degrees in any particular academic year.

1.5. Honorary credentials will be presented during a convocation ceremony. The recipient must agree to be present as a condition of receiving the award unless the honorary degree is being presented posthumously. The recipient will be invited to address the convocation.

1.6. Confidentiality is to be maintained throughout the nomination and selection process.

2. Nominations of Honorary Credentials (See Honorary Credentials Procedure AC114-P)

2.1. Nominations for honorary credentials may be submitted by any member of the College community using the Nomination for Honorary Credential form (see Appendix A) at any time during the year, however, a formal nomination call will usually be issued annually in September.

2.2. All nominations are reviewed by a cross-institutional selection committee (see Appendix C).

3. Rescinding an Honorary Credential

3.1. Should it become known that a recipient (past or present) has engaged in behaviour which conflicts with college values the President will ascertain the relevant facts. The President may recommend to the Board of Governors the rescinding of an honorary credential. Evidence of such behaviour may be observed from the following:

3.1.1. The person has been convicted of a criminal offence;

3.1.2. Engagement in conduct that constitutes a significant departure from generally recognized standards of pubic behaviour;

3.1.3. Has been the subject of an official sanction, such as a fine or a reprimand, or disqualification by an adjudicating body, professional association, or other organization having relevance to the College’s values.

3.2. The Board of Governors shall consider rescinding any record of a corresponding honorary address.