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POLICY 03:01:03

POSTHUMOUS DEGREES

This policy is consistent with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy No. 2:01:00:02

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for awarding an academic credential posthumously.

Policy/Guideline

  1. Posthumous Degrees – In the unfortunate event of a student’s death during an academic term in which it may reasonably be assumed that he or she would have completed all academic credential requirements, an academic credential may be awarded posthumously to the student.
  2. Recommendations to the president for awarding an academic credential posthumously should be in accordance with the established institutional process for conferral of academic credential.
  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 president.
  4. The special nature of the award should be reflected on all pertinent records.

Sources: TBR Policy 2:01:00:02; T.C.A § 49-8-203

Approved by TBR: March 18, 1982
Revised by TBR: March 21, 2019
Review/Recommended: College Council, June 2, 2025
Approved: President L. Anthony Wise Jr., June 2, 2025

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. 

Any Pellissippi State employee, applicant, or student who has reason to feel that they have been harassed or affected by discrimination, or who has any other concerns or questions about equal opportunity, should contact the following: Executive Director of Institutional Compliance, Title IX Coordinator/Title VI Officer/ADA Officer/ Pellissippi State Community College Goins Administration Building, Room 258 10915 Hardin Valley Road P.O. Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 37933-0990 Office: (865) 539-7354. Questions about services and facilities for students with disabilities should be directed to the following: Director of Disability Services Pellissippi State Community College Lamar Alexander Building, Room AL 136 10915 Hardin Valley Road P.O. Box 22990 Knoxville, TN 37933-0990 (865) 539-7153