The Senate of Michigan Technological University


PROPOSAL 5-82

COMMENCEMENT - COLOR OF HOOD TRIM FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY GRADUATES


PROPOSAL:

Whereas Michigan Technological University grants the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to students who meet the requirements for this degree in designated areas of graduate study.

Whereas the usual color code for philosophy degrees in graduation ceremonies of U.S. universities is blue (as indicated in Michigan Technological University commencement programs).

Whereas the usual hood trim for students receiving the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from U.S. universities is blue.

Be it resolved that graduates of Michigan Technological University receiving the degree of Doctor of Philosophy will have hoods trimmed in blue placed upon their shoulders during commencement ceremonies.

 

Adopted by Senate: 31 March 1982
Vetoed by President: 15 December 1982