University Honours Committee
Mission
The University Honours Committee considers nominations for recipients of the title "emeritus/emerita" and for recipients of honorary degrees.
Membership 2022-2023
| Name | Title | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Rahilly | President and Vice-Chancellor | Chair | Ex officio |
| Dawn Farrell | Chancellor | Member | Ex officio |
| Chad London | Provost and Vice-President, Academic | Member | Ex officio |
| Paul Rossmann | Vice-President, University Advancement | Member | Ex officio |
| Stephen Price | Dean, Faculty of Health, Community and Education | Member (appointed by the Provost) | June 30, 2024 |
| Jennifer Pettit | Dean, Faculty of Arts | Member (appointed by the Provost) | June 30, 2024 |
| Doug King | Academic Staff Member, Faculty of Arts | Member (elected by GFC) | June 30, 2024 |
| Meg Wilcox | Academic Staff Member, Faculty of Business and Communication Studies | Member (elected by GFC) | June 30, 2024 |
| Kathy Homer | Assistant University Secretary, Board | Recording Secretary |
Honorary Degrees
Honorary degrees are awarded in recognition of an individual's outstanding achievement in the academic, private or public sector. Successful candidates are chosen based on their longstanding affinity with Mount Royal University, and exemplary leadership in Calgary, Alberta and across the country.
Guidelines for the Awarding of Honorary Degrees at Mount Royal University
Nomination form for an Honorary Degree Candidate Academic Emeritus/Emerita Designation The emeritus/emerita designation is an award that recognizes the outstanding, distinguished contributions of a retired individual to the academic life of Mount Royal University. As an award that recognizes distinguished service, it is not bestowed automatically. It is bestowed by the Board of Governors on the recommendation of General Faculties Council and the Mount Royal University Honours Committee. Once granted, the title is held continually at the pleasure of the Board of Governors of Mount Royal University.
Academic Emeriti Recipients
Academic Emeritus/Emerita Designation Policy
Academic Emeritus/Emerita Designation Procedures
Nomination Form for an Academic Emeritus/Emerita Candidate
NOMINATION DEADLINE:
- December 15 for Spring Convocation
For further information, contact:
University Secretariat
secretariat@mtroyal.ca