Courtesy titles

• All individuals who have earned a doctoral degree should be recognized with a Dr. title on first reference unless a professional title is used before their name on first reference, in which case, use a Dr. title on second reference instead.

• Do not use both a courtesy title and professional title before an individual’s name. Separate the titles. Example: Dr. Aondover Tarhule, president

• If a professional title is used before the name of a person with a doctorate degree on first reference, include Dr. before the person’s name only on second reference. Example: President Aondover Tarhule presented the State of the University Address. Dr. Tarhule cited the University’s accomplishments last school year. Tarhule thanked faculty and staff for their contributions.

• A Dr. courtesy title is only used in one reference to an individual.

• Capitalize professional titles when they precede a name, but lowercase if used after a person’s name.