The University of Seychelles (UniSey) has established procedures for the conferment of honorary degrees and is inviting nominations for potential recipients from the community.

Normally, a degree is awarded to an individual to mark the successful completion of a programme of academic study at the university. In contrast, an honorary degree is where the university exercises its discretion to recognise those who have made profound and enduring contributions to scholarship and/or enterprise and/or culture, and who have in one way or another improved the quality of life in our nation.

Achievements of national or international significance deserve priority consideration.

Because of the prestigious nature of the award, it will normally take the form of an Honorary Doctorate.

It is important that recipients be persons of great integrity, as the choices the university makes will reflect its values as an institution.

Finally, recipients should serve as an example of ambition and achievement to the University's students and graduates, as well as to the wider population.

Initial nominations may be made by any Seychellois citizen. No person may nominate more than one potential recipient in any calendar year. Nominations may be made by letter and in confidence to the University Registrar at the following address:

Registrar

University of Seychelles

P.O Box 1348

Anse Royale

There is no common format for such nominations, although the proposer should give a brief summary of the individual’s accomplishments and reasons for the individual to be considered for an honorary award from the UniSey. The initial nomination should:

• briefly describe the individual’s accomplishments, including contributions to

society through endeavour in one or more fields of enterprise, culture,

scholarship, science, or the arts;

• include, a brief biography of the individual; and

• be signed by the proposer.

After initial consideration, the Honorary Awards Committee – which comprises members from the university's governing Council – may, subsequent to due liaison with the Chancellor of the University, request additional material in support of a nomination.

Final approval of awards shall be made by the Council, after due consultation with the Chancellor and upon the recommendation of the Honorary Awards Committee.

Every effort will be made to ensure that individual nominations and discussions of nominees be kept confidential throughout the process. No publicity shall be issued regarding the nominees until final approval is obtained.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any honorary award so bestowed should the recipient in any way bring discredit to the University by word or deed following acceptance of the said award.

Forrás: www.nation.sc