NCHE – an authority for higher education has expressed concern about the conferment and use of honorary degrees and professorships by some individuals in the country.
The concern is contained in a statement, NCHE – National Council for Higher Education has released today.
It observes these degrees should not be treated as academic achievements.
With this; the council has advised honorary doctorate degree holders not to use the title “Doctor” in any formal capacity.
Meanwhile the council has also guided that such honorariums should only be awarded by accredited institutions to promote and protect integrity, dignity and ethical practices in the Malawi.
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