187.5 Academic Processions |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 80 - Procedures |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 187.5 |
| Adoption Date: 2/2/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/2/2009 |
| Replaces File: 187.5 |
| Date of Origin: 10/31/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
187.5 Academic Processions |
A. Background Furman University usually has several formal convocations with academic processions in each academic year. |
B. Policy Faculty members are expected to participate in formal Furman convocations and to march in the accompanying processions. |
C. Guidelines 1. At the Spring Commencement every faculty member is expected to march unless excused by the Dean of the Faculty. 2. At Fall Convocation, Founder's Day, and Summer Session Commencement those faculty members participate who own academic regalia. 3. A faculty member who does not have his or her own academic regalia may arrange rental through the University Store. (See File 147.9, "Purchase of Academic Regalia"). 4. A faculty member who wishes to purchase his or her own academic regalia may be eligible for some financial assistance from the university. (See File 147.9, "Purchase of Academic Regalia"). ........................... |