Nomination Form

Nominations will be accepted September 1–November 1. Any member of the University community (past or present) may nominate candidates. If you do not meet this criterion but would like to nominate someone, you are encouraged to work with someone who does or contact the chair of the Honorary Degree Committee.

Please fill out the online nomination form. Along with this nomination form, you’ll be asked to upload a single PDF file with the name of the nominee in the file name, and which contains (in this order):

  1. A nomination letter that must include the details of significant achievements by the individual being nominated, consistent with the selection criteria for that degree (as suggested above).
  2. Supporting letters from other individuals who know the nominee in different capacities.
  3. Documentation of items related to the activities and recognitions mentioned in the nomination/supporting letters, which might include; i) a list of web addresses related to the accomplishments of the nominee; ii) photocopies; iii) photographs, iv) etc.
  4. If you need assistance in creating a single PDF, please contact Rhonda Breshears at 417-836-6204.

Fill out nomination form

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Use your camera on your phone and the QR code to access the Honorary Degree nomination form.