Awarding Posthumous Academic Credentials Policy : 2:01:00:02

• Responsible Officer: Director of Admissions and Records/Registrar
• Responsible Executives: Executive Vice President for Student Success; Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for awarding an academic credential posthumously at Motlow State Community College (Motlow State), pursuant to the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Policy 2.01.00.02 Awarding Posthumous Academic Credentials.

II. POLICY/GUIDELINE

1. Posthumous Degrees
   1. In the unfortunate event of a Motlow State student’s death during an academic term in which it may reasonably be assumed that the student would have completed all academic credential requirements, an academic credential may be awarded posthumously to the Motlow State student.
   2. Recommendations shall be sent to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval, and then submitted to the Motlow State President for awarding an academic credential posthumously should be in accordance with Motlow State processes for conferral of an academic credential, as outlined in TBR Policy 2.01.00.00 General Education Core and Degree Requirements.
   3. The decision as to the likelihood that the student would have completed their work during the term shall be at the discretion of the Motlow State President.
   4. The special nature of the award should be reflected on all pertinent records.

SOURCES

T.C.A. § 49-8-203

CORRESPONDING POLICY

Tennessee Board of Regents Policy 2.01.00.02

HISTORY

Institutional Oversight Committee Approved: January 17, 2025
President’s Cabinet Approved: February 4, 2025
Effective Date: February 4, 2025