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Board of Trustees Policy
8015 -- Honorary Associate Degree Policy
Washtenaw Community College wishes to recognize through the extraordinary contributions of community persons to the advancement of Washtenaw Community College and
its mission by the award of an Honorary Associate Degree in Community Services. Recipients will symbolize the true meaning of the College and the community college movement. Through their extraordinary and
long-term commitment they have helped to make Washtenaw Community College an outstanding institution of
higher education. They are worthy role models for our students and for the citizens of Washtenaw County.
The Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service is the highest honor given by Washtenaw Community College and parallels the honorary
degree that is offered by baccalaureate institutions. It may be given to one or two persons per year at
the annual commencement exercises. The granting of this Honorary Associate Degree is an important way of reinforcing
the philosophy, mission and goals of the College. The following criteria will be used to determine Award
of Honorary Associate Degree recipients:
- Outstanding contribution to the development and advancement of Washtenaw Community College as a
comprehensive institution.
- Dedication and devotion to the idea of education for all people and strong advocacy of the community
college mission.
- Extraordinary long-term service to society which directly relates to Washtenaw Community College or
the mission it represents.
- Extraordinary achievement in a vocation which relates directly to Washtenaw Community College or the
mission it represents.
- A humanitarian who is committed to the democratic ideals of equal opportunity for all.
The Honorary Associate Degree in Community Service may be bestowed at the May Commencement and the recipient may be invited to make brief
remarks.
Selection Process
The Board of Trustees will make the selection of the person or persons to be recognized with the Honorary Associate Degree. At the discretion of the Chair, an advisory committee made up of former recipients, current
trustees and others may be appointed to assist in the process.
Adopted: September 13, 1988
Revised: October 22, 1996
Administrative Review: May 2002
Revised: March 28, 2006
Revised: April 24, 2012
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Board of Trustees Policy Manual
SERIES 1000, BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- 1010 - Bylaws
- 1020 - Citizen Participation During Board of Trustees Meetings
- 1030 - Policy Development Guidelines
- 1050 - Mission Statement
- 1060 - Guidelines for Excellence
- 1070 - Trustee Emeritus Policy
- 1080 - Board Travel and Attendance at Conferences
- 1090 - Compensation and Reimbursement of Trustee Local Expenses
SERIES 2000, ADMISSIONS, TUITION/FEES ASSESSMENT
- 2005 - Admissions Policy
- 2030 - Residency
- 2040 - Tuition Refund Policy
- 2080 - Tuition Payment Plan Policy
- 2095 - WCC Scholarships
- 2105 - Program Offerings in Livingston County
- 2120 - Policy on Articulation
SERIES 3000, INSTRUCTION
- 3010 - Assurance of Student Success
- 3020 - Club Sports
- 3031 - Policy on Credit for Prior Learning
- 3033 - College Certificate Structure Policy
- 3043 - Curriculum Purpose and Effectiveness Policy
- 3045 - General Education Philosophy and Requirements
- 3046 - Degree Structure Policy
SERIES 4000, STUDENTS
- 4052 - Learning Resource Center, Loan Privileges (LRC)
- 4055 - New Student Assessment and Individualized Program Planning
- 4060 - Student Orientation
- 4067 - Student Eligibility for Extra- and Co-Curricular Activities
- 4070 - Student Information, Release of
- 4080 - WCC Student Newspaper
- 4090 - Student Health Insurance
- 4095 - Student Rights and Responsibilities
SERIES 5000, EMPLOYEES
- 5005 - Administrative Compensation Policy
- 5010 - Affirmative Action
- 5020 - Administrative Group Annual Planning & Performance Review Policy
- 5030 - Children's Center, Staff Use of
- 5040 - Conflict of Interest: College Administrators
- 5042 - Diversity in College Employment
- 5045 - Emeritus Staff Policy
- 5050 - Employee Assistance Program
- 5060 - Employee Recognition
- 5065 - Organizational Chart
- 5070 - Part-Time Faculty and Wage Rates
- 5080 - Sexual Harassment
- 5081 - Policy Prohibiting Discriminatory Harassment
- 5085 - Staff Collaboration and Governance Policy
- 5087 - Staff Success Policy
- 5090 - Work Practices and Rules of Conduct (Faculty and Staff)
- 5091 - Drug-Free Workplace
SERIES 6000, BUSINESS OFFICE
- 6010 - Accounting of Funds
- 6020 - Banking
- 6030 - Budget Adjustment
- 6035 - External Use of College Facilities
- 6036 - Conduct and Compliance: Use of Facilities
- 6037 - Facilities Rental Fee Policy
- 6040 - Firearms Range, Utilization Priority
- 6041 - Firearms Range, Safety
- 6042 - Firearms Range, User Fee
- 6050 - Purchase of Goods and Services
- 6060 - Travel
- 6070 - Policy on the Monitoring of Federal Funds
SERIES 7000, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
- 7010 - Continuing Education Agreements with Public School Districts
- 7020 - Continuing Education Unit
- 7030 - Non-Credit Offerings
SERIES 8000, GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES
- 8010 - Alcoholic Beverages on College Property, Use and Possession
- 8012 - Americans with Disabilities Act, Compliance
- 8015 - Honorary Associate Degree Policy
- 8016 - Campus Safety Policy
- 8018 - Policy on Student Speech and Expressive Conduct
- 8021 - Internet Accounts Policy
- 8022 - Computing Resources Usage Policy
- 8025 - Crime Awareness and Campus Security Policy
- 8028 - Access, Success, and Equity for Diverse People
- 8029 - Display of Flags and Banners Policy
- 8040 - Foundation, WCC
- 8050 - Institutional Effectiveness
- 8060 - Long-Range Planning
- 8063 - Memorial Tributes
- 8065 - Naming of College Buildings and Spaces
- 8070 - Right To Know Laws, Compliance
- 8085 - Smoke-Free Campus Policy
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