In March, 2004, Seneca College was granted the authority under the
Postsecondary Education Choice and Excellence Act 2000, to award honorary degrees. The Honorary
Bachelor of Applied Studies will be awarded to recognize and honor exceptional individuals who
have achieved distinguished reputations at the provincial, national or international level in education,
public service, business, the professions or the arts, or made significant and important contributions to
the College and/or the local community.
In 2006 the Board of Governors approved guidelines and criteria for selecting recipients, and established
an Honorary Degree Committee to be chaired by Vice-President Academic Cindy Hazell. The President of the
Alumni Association is an ex-officio member of the Committee. Nominations are invited twice each year from
alumni, advisory committee members, College staff, students and faculty, and from the community.
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