USC Honorary Degree Nomination Form

PURPOSE OF USC HONORARY DEGREES

Since 1912, the University of Southern California has awarded honorary degrees at Commencement, the highest award the university confers.

USC’s award of honorary degrees demonstrates our university values, by recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in scholarship, science, the professions, or other creative activities, or have made outstanding contributions to the welfare of their communities.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Any two members of the USC community (faculty, staff, student, alumni, or trustee) may nominate a potential candidate. We welcome nominations of persons with distinguished accomplishments outside of conventional academic fields.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds, and whose own accomplishments might serve to highlight areas in which the University has developed exceptional strength, are particularly welcome.

USC employees (faculty or staff) may not be nominated, except by the President.
Every nomination is considered by the Honorary Degrees Committee.
Letters from the nominators explaining the merits of the candidate may optionally be attached.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Under no circumstances should the nominee be informed that their name has been put forward. Furthermore, nominators should not solicit letters of support on behalf of the nomination from people outside the University. Breach of these confidentiality rules will disqualify the nomination.

Nominee Details

Archive Reason

Nominee's First Name

Nominee's Last Name

Nominee's Title/Position

Website URL

Please give the web address of document(s) evidencing the nominee's achievement. Examples might include a scientist’s discoveries and prizes, an actor’s list of credits and awards; a writer’s publications and awards; a world leader’s political accomplishments, etc. If the candidate’s CV is online, please include it.

Additional Website URL

Please include in your Brief Summary:
What is the specific content of the nominee's contribution?
What is original about that contribution?
Of all possible contributors to the field, why is this nominee of exceptional merit?
Why is the field of the nominee especially appropriate to USC?
A two-line draft of an appropriate citation to be used should the degree be conferred.

Brief Summary

What is unique or original about that contribution -- of all possible contributors to the field, why is this nominee of exceptional merit? Why is the contribution of the nominee especially appropriate to USC? Please provide evidence of major contributions and significant achievements.

Letter of Endorsement and any additional documents

(A second Letter of Endorsement from the Co-Proposer is required.) Upload Letter of Endorsement or any document (e.g. CV) - highlighting key information on why the candidate deserves this recognition from USC.

Proposer Detail

Proposer's First Name

Proposer must be part of the USC community (students, faculty, staff, academic departments, alumni, trustees).

Proposer's Last Name

Proposer's Title/Position

Proposer's Email

Proposer's Phone Number

e.g. 1234567890

Co-Proposer Detail

Co-Proposer's First Name

Co-Proposer must be part of the USC community (students, faculty, staff, academic departments, alumni, trustees).

Co-Proposer's Last Name

Co-Proposer's Title/Position

Co-Proposer's Email

Co-Proposer's Phone Number

e.g. 1234567890

Questions/Comments

Once you click the Submit button below, you will not be able to go back and edit this form. Please contact jcbrown@usc.edu if you need assistance.

Please note that confidentiality is crucial to the nomination process. Under no circumstances should the candidate or persons outside USC be informed of the nomination.

THANK YOU!

Chair, Honorary Degrees Committee

Office of Provost, ADM 204

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 90089-4019

Questions? Email: honorarydegrees@usc.edu

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