Office of the Provost

Academic Honors Committee

The Academic Honors Committee administers the call for nominations, evaluation and recommendation of individuals for UToledo's Distinguished Professorships and Honorary Degree recipients:

  • The Distinguished University Professorship recognizes outstanding research/scholarship, teaching and professional service accomplishments. This honor is the highest recognition The University of Toledo faculty can receive.

  • Honorary degrees are awarded to recognize individuals for extraordinary accomplishments and contributions that are aligned with the mission of the institution.

Academic Honors Committee

Name  Title Term Expires
Peter Andreana Professor of Chemistry, NSM Fall 2023
Robert Blumenthal Distinguished University Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, COMLS Fall 2023
Eric Chaffee Distinguished University Professor of Law, LW Fall 2023
Mohammad Elahinia Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering , EN Fall 2023
Melinda Reichelt Distinguished University Professor of English, AL Fall 2023
Jon Kirchhoff

Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, NSM

Fall 2024
Tom Megeath

Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Astronomy, NSM

Fall 2024
Kim Nielsen

Distinguished University Professor of Disability Studies, CAL

Fall 2024
Celia Williamson

Distinguished University Professor of Human Services, HHS

Fall 2024
Yanfa Yan

Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Astronomy, NSM

 Fall 2024
Robert Collins

Distinguished University Professor of Physics and Astronomy, NSM

Fall 2025
Llew Gibbons

Distinguished University Professor of Law, LW

Fall 2025
Paul Hong

Distinguished University Professor of Operations Management, NCOBI

Fall 2025
Bina Joe

Distinguished University Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, COMLS

Fall 2025
Glenn Lipscomb

Distinguished University Professor of Chemical Engineering, EN

Fall 2025
     
Chair Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Scott Molitor, PhD 

 

 Timeline for Academic Honors Committee Activities:

Membership in Academic Honors Committee

  • September each year: Academic Honors Committee membership reviewed and a call to the Provost/faculty senate for appointment/election of any needed new members starting fall of that year. 

Nominations of new Distinguished University Professors (DUP)

  • November deadline for submissions, excluding external support materials.

  • December committee recommendations submitted to the Provost

Questions may be addressed to the Provost Office, or to members of the Academic Honors Committee.

Honorary Degree Nominations

  • Upon receipt of nominations from the President/Dean, documents for candidates will be sent by email to all AHC members for review.
  • The vote on nominees can be by email or at a meeting called for this purpose.  It may also occur during a meeting to review nominees for DUP consideration or renewals. 
 
 
Last Updated: 12/3/23