Charge
The honorary doctorate is the highest academic honor awarded by the university. It is bestowed in recognition of outstanding contributions to society through intellectual, professional, scientific, artistic, or public service efforts. In granting an honorary degree, the University of Central Arkansas acknowledges excellence and provides an example to members of the university community.
Membership
- Four tenured faculty members. Faculty members will serve staggered four-year terms. No academic college may have more than one representative.
- One appointed by the president.
- One appointed by the provost.
- Two appointed by the Faculty Senate.
- The president of the Faculty Senate, or designee
- The president of the Student Government Association, or designee
- The president of the Staff Senate, or designee
- The president of the Alumni Association
- The dean of the Graduate School
The dean of the Graduate School will serve as committee chair, but will be a non-voting member.
Members
Kelly Johnson
At-Large
Presidential Appointment
2027
Holly Langster
At-Large
Provost Appointment
2027
Yinlin Dong
At-Large
Faculty Senate Appointments
2029
Donna Bowman
At-Large
Faculty Senate Appointments
2029
Joe Thomas
President of Faculty Senate
2027
Veneta Fricks
President of Staff Senate
2027
Talia Burton
President of SGA
2027
Maria Kramer Wile
President of Alumni Association
2027
Michael Mills
Dean of Graduate School, Chair, Non-Voting
Permanent
Meetings
on call
Reports
to Provost
Page last updated on September 29, 2026