Honors at Graduation

6. Findings are final and must be relayed to learner and mentor, applicable Dean(s), and/or the designated department representative(s), within five calendar days after the termination of the examination phase.

When deemed appropriate, the Dean(s) may convene a review of cases to determine the effectiveness of this policy with the intent to elicit recommendations regarding remediation/negotiation regarding its enforcement. The review shall result in a written brief to be considered by the Faculty Senate and administration.

Process TIMETABLE

By Calendar Day Complete Steps Owner

10

1 Learner and Mentor

10

20

25

2 and 3 Learner

4 and 5 Grade Appeal Committee Mentor

6 Dean(s) and/or department representative(s)

Adoption of Policy

We, as representatives of the university and its departments, hereby adopt the proposed draft policy on Monday, November 1, 2021.

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VP & CAO Print Name Faculty Senate Print Name Exec. VP Print Name

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VP & CAO Signature Faculty Senate Signature Exec. VP Signature

Honors at Graduation

Upon graduation, the University recognizes a learner’s significant academic achievement by posting the following Honors Designations to the learner’s diploma: • Summa Cum Laude: 4.0 • Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 – 3.99 • Cum Laude: 3.50 – 3.74