Committee: Group III: Records and Academic Services
First Learning Outcome: Attendees will understand the need to have a defined academic policy relating to posthumous degrees.
Second Learning Outcome: Attendees will understand the need to have procedures to handle the passing of a student.
Third Learning Outcome: Attendees will understand different options for commencement ceremonies that permit the honoring of students who have passed away.
Core Competency:
Proficiency: Records & Academic Services Proficiencies
Intended Audience: General Audience / Intended for Everyone
Presenter(s):
Carrie Widdowson Messiah College
Gene Fein Fordham University
When the unexpected happens...
Category
Panel
Description
This session will provide insight on how two institutions worked through the untimely passing of students. Topics to be discussed include what communication with the family and campus community may look like, degree options, and ways to honor students who have passed away during commencement ceremonies.
Time will be allotted to permit attendees to share their experiences as well as ask questions to the group.
Submission ID:
8266
Day:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Time:
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Room:
205 Panel