GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: ACADEMIC
POLICY:
SPECIAL CONVOCATIONS
Effective Date:
July 7, 1970
Revised Date:
December 14, 1988
Review Date:
 
Approving Body:
Senate
Authority:
 
Implementation:
 
Contact:
University Secretariat
Applies to:
All Staff

Rationale for Special Convocations

Suggestions for holding a special convocation may be based on the following reasons:

  1. The presence in the City of a distinguished visitor, normally someone of national or international stature;

  2. In recognition of an International Symposium or Congress scheduled to be held; and

  3. Such other special event of significance to the Province, City, University or special groups of citizenry.

Guidelines for Requesting a Special Convocation

The application for holding a special convocation made by either community individuals or bodies or those within the University should contain the following information:

  1. The name of the individual or body on whose behalf the request is being made;

  2. The reason for requesting a special convocation;

  3. Is it intended that the special convocation be held in conjunction with another event;

  4. Is a request for the awarding of an honorary degree(s) being in relation to the special convocation being made;

  5. The proposed date, time and location of the special convocation; and

  6. Other information which may be pertinent to the request.

Applications or recommendations for a special convocation should be submitted to:

The Secretary
Committee on Honorary Degrees
Office of the University Secretary
Room 312 Administration Building
University of Manitoba
Approval for Special Convocations

The Committee on Honorary Degrees shall advise the President on the appropriateness of holding a special convocation based on the information received in the application or request.