Honorary titles in academia may be conferred on persons in recognition of their regular contributions either on an unpaid basis by a non-employee or by an employee beyond regular duties.

This practice exists, e.g., in universities and colleges of the United States.

Examples of such titles are Honorary Professor, Honorary Reader, Honorary Lecturer, Visiting Fellow, Industrial Fellow.

Honorary title holders non-employees enjoy a number of privileges available to regular staff members, such as access to facilities and libraries, parking permit, etc.

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