SCO is accepting nominations for honorary degrees to recognize distinguished ODs and other individuals to be recognized at the college's 2019 commencement ceremony. Recipients must be of sufficient stature and character as to honor the college; anonymous submissions will not be accepted.
Specific criteria must include at least two of these:
- Distinguished record of scholarship;
- Outstanding contributions to society through humanitarian efforts, public service, or education;
- Outstanding contributions to optometry or the optometric profession.
Nominations and supporting materials should be sent to Academic Affairs (Honorary Degrees), c/o SCO, 1245 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104, or emailed to [email protected]. The deadline is November 30.