| Name | Affiliation | Representing (selected by) | Term Expires (July) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potts, Colin | Provost | Administration | N/A |
| Winiarz, Jeff | Chemical & Biochemical Engr. | Faculty (Departments/FS) | 2025 |
| Watkins, Steve | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Faculty (Departments/FS) | 2025 |
| Myers, John-CHAIR | Civil, Arch & Environmental Engr. | Faculty (Departments/FS) | 2025 |
| Meagher, Michael | History & Political Science | Faculty (Departments/FS) | 2025 |
Committee Bylaws
This committee meets at least annually, and reviews current and previous recommendations from the Campus for honorary degrees. The committee shall submit its recommendations first to the Faculty Senate and then to the Chancellor. After appropriate review by the Chancellor, recommendations are forwarded to the University of Missouri (UM) System Honors Committee. All names shall be held in strict confidence, with public announcements to be made only by the University of Missouri.
Each Department may nominate one (1) faculty member for service on the Honorary Degrees committee. The committee consists of the Provost and four (4) members elected by the Faculty Senate from the list of department nominees. Elected committee members serve one-year (1-year) terms.
Submit Referrals
Faculty may submit requests to the Committee to address topics that arise and fall under their purview. You may submit any such requests, or any relevant information, to the committee using the link below.