S.L. 327.569 Art. 3Preamble

(1) An degree is the highest award the honoris causa University can bestow.

(2) Through its choice of degree recipients, the honoris causa University makes a public declaration of its values.

(3) By awarding degrees, the University honoris causa recognizes those individuals whose accomplishments are of such excellence that they provide inspiration and leadership to its academic staff, its graduates, its students and to society at large.