Recommendations for honorary degrees will be submitted to the Board of Trustees by the President after having been approved by the campus governing body and the chief executive officer of the campus on which the recommendations originate. Except under unusual circumstances, not more than two recommendations for honorary degrees to be presented at the same commencement shall be submitted by a campus. If a Chancellor deems it necessary to submit more than two recommendations, the additional … [Read more...] about 505.3 Honorary Degrees

The President of the University is authorized to confer degrees, under certain conditions, at times other than when the Board, in regular course, has conferred the degrees for the University's regular commencement exercises.   February 22, 1974 … [Read more...] about 505.2 Approval of Conferring of Degrees at Times Other than Regular Commencement Exercises

Each campus is permitted to award and date degrees at the following times for those who complete degree requirements as indicated: At spring commencement for those who completed requirements since the date degrees were last awarded and for those who do not choose to receive degrees available in 2 and 3 below. On the date of the last class day in the term with the latest ending date of the summer session for those who complete requirements between spring commencement and the end of the … [Read more...] about 505.1 Awarding of Degrees

PDF Version I. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish system-wide requirements for administration and accounting for inter-institutional and inter-fund loans.  Units of the University of Arkansas System are expected to manage expenditures within limits specified by their approved budgets.  There may be circumstances where an inter-institutional or an inter-fund loan may be necessary to meet the mission, goals and objectives of the University of Arkansas System. II. … [Read more...] about 375.1 Inter-Institutional and Inter-Fund Loans

PDF Version I. Purpose Budgeting is an essential control mechanism for the effective management of any organization.  In view of this, it is the purpose of this policy to provide clear and specific responsibility for proper budget management and control for the University of Arkansas System (System) governed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.  All funds available to the University will be budgeted on a fiscal year basis. II. Submission of Budget A. Campuses or … [Read more...] about 370.1 Budgeting