The Policy on University Distinguished Professors at Baylor University is a new policy, intended to codify a process for recognizing faculty who have achieved exceptional national and international recognition in their respective disciplines.

Notable features of the policy include:

• A biennial process in which the President’s decision is based on nomination by an academic dean, information gathered from the department chair and external reviewers, evaluation by a selection committee within the university, and consultation with the Provost

• The establishment of very high standards for the recognition

• The provision of alternate processes that adhere to the principles, but not all the components, of the standard process for the purpose of retention or recruitment

• The retention of the titles “Distinguished Professor” or “University Professor” by faculty who hold these titles as of the date this policy is initially issued