You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Honorary Degree / Commencement SpeakerNomination Guidelines and Submission Form Honorary Degree Selection Criteria:Criteria for selection of honorary degree recipients would include achievement in any number of fields of endeavor, including (but not limited to):The arts, sciences, humanities and the professions, and in education, public service, religion and in business who have achieved national or international distinction as a result of outstanding service or accomplishment; The local or regional community who have provided leadership or distinguished service in their respective communities; particular emphasis is on those having a record of strong commitment to the support of K-12 or higher education; and Outstanding services by alumni and former faculty or staff who have achieved special recognition and prominence in their respective fields of endeavor. A former member of the NMU Board of Trustees may be nominated one year after the conclusion of service on the Board. About the Nominee: Name Title(s) Address Address City/Town State/Province - None -AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces (Canada, Europe, Africa, or Middle East)Armed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFederated States of MicronesiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP/Postal Code Phone Email Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated distinguished achievement in any of the criteria noted above (in 1,000 words or less). Please tell us if there is a particular reason the nominee should be recognized by NMU, i.e. a relationship with the University or an association of his/her achievement to work that is unique or highly characteristic of Northern Michigan University (in 100 words or less). Please tell us if the honorary degree would have special meaning to the nominee. If so, please describe in 50 words or less. Are there any circumstances that the University should be aware of in considering this nomination, that are related to a specific commencement date or a particular situation of the nominee? Please explain in 50 words or less. Would it be appropriate for this nominee to deliver a commencement address? Yes No Are you nominating this individual for: Honorary Degree only Commencement Speaker only Honorary Degree and Commencement Speaker If nominating for Commencement Speaker, please briefly explain in 50 words or less. Nominator Information: Name Title(s) Address Address City/Town State/Province - None -AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces (Canada, Europe, Africa, or Middle East)Armed Forces AmericasArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFederated States of MicronesiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming ZIP/Postal Code Phone Email Leave this field blank
