What is the criteria basis which some institutions issue honorary titles to famous people?
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At Oxford University, it’s decided by a committee. Academic staff nominate people, and then they’re discussed.They consider academics, artists, sportspeople, and business people. They don’t normally accept people who worked there, or politicians.
“In agreeing the final list, the Committee takes into account a number of factors, including (but not limited to):
The overall balance of the academic subjects, and the areas of public services, the creative/performing arts and sports
The relative eminence of each nominee in their own particular field
The reach of the nominee’s impact/contribution to society
The diversity of the nominees
The timing of awards in particular subject areas
To what extent the nominees’ achievements are consonant with the mission and values of the University”
[Details are online](https://governance.admin.ox.ac.uk/committee-on-honorary-degrees).
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