This committee reviews nominations for recipients of an Honorary Degree and the Drake Medals.
The committee recommendations are presented to the Faculty Senate for their consideration. The members of this committee (except the Board committee member) are appointed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee for staggered two-year terms. Membership should include three faculty representatives, one staff representative recommended by the All-Staff Council, and an emeritus representative. A currently serving Board of Trustees member will be appointed to serve a two-year term. The Trustee member will be appointed by the Trustees' Board of Affairs. One faculty member shall be designated chair and another chair-elect.
| Name | Unit | Term of Service Expires |
Position |
| Eric Emmons | A&S | May 2027 | |
| Ryan Stoldt | SJMC | May 2027 | Chair |
| Jennifer Thoma | SOE | May 2026 | |
| Tracy Beck | Staff | May 2026 | All Staff Council |
| Allan Vestal | Emeritus | May 2026 | |
| Greg Johansen | Trustee | May 2026 | Board of Trustees Teaching and Learning Committee |
Note: Regular Faculty Senate meetings will be held via Zoom for academic year 2025 – 2026.
Meeting passcode will be provided with the agenda for each meeting.