About What Bill Misiak Asst. Only The Degree Completion Award allows one Civil Service or Professional Staff employee to complete his or her first baccalaureate degree as a full-time student each year. The award recipient receives two semesters off work with pay and a waiver of tuition for classes taken during the award period.
Fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
The decision is made by a committee of five faculty members and may not be appealed. In addition, the committee has the option of not presenting the award if no suitable applicants apply.