AA 06302020 - Posthumous Degree Policy

There are unfortunate events that result in the loss of one of our students during their enrollment at Shaw University. Shaw University Posthumous Degree policy provides to the families of deceased students a meaningful acknowledgement of the student’s accomplishments and legacy while, at the same time, upholding academic and institutional integrity in the awarding of degrees. The posthumous degrees may be awarded to a deceased student if the student was enrolled at Shaw University at the time of their death and meets the criteria listed below.

Justification

To provide to the families of deceased students a meaningful acknowledgement of the student’s accomplishments and legacy while, at the same time, upholding academic and institutional integrity in the awarding of degrees.
This policy will allow the recognition of a student’s academic achievement. The posthumous degree can be received by the family and be printed in the commencement program.

Initiation and Consideration of the Proposal

At the annual May faculty meeting, the recommended student must be approved by the University faculty.

Required Resources

Personnel: Current Department Heads, Deans, VPAA and Registrar personnel
Physical Facility: None
Equipment and Supplies: None
Computer/Software: University SIS (Jenzabar)
Audio-Visual/Digital Technology: None
Funding Source: University Budget - Registrar (Degree Cost)
Other Resources: None

Unit Responsible for Content and Review

Office of Academic Affairs
Registrar’s Office

Review Period: 5 Years