SB1378 amends the Academic Degree Act to specify that only the board of trustees of a public university may award honorary degrees, excluding faculty.
SB1378 modifies the Academic Degree Act to clarify that honorary degrees at public universities in Illinois can only be awarded by the university's board of trustees, with no involvement from the faculty. This change ensures that the process for awarding honorary degrees is distinct and managed solely by the governing board of the university.
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