The doctor is "in"

Ward Churchill was asked what title he would like used while testifying during his lawsuit against the University of Colorado. He replied, "I prefer professor, but doctor will do. I'm entitled to that."

In 1992, Big Chief Sitting Cracker was, indeed, given an Honorary Doctorate in Human Letters from Alfred University.

Let's examine the value of an honorary doctorate, shall we?

Some other recipients of Honorary Doctorates include:

Robert Mugabe - Has been awarded THREE Honorary Doctorates. One each from Edinburgh University (1984), the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1986) and Michigan State (1990).

Slade - Each member of this group of  "glam rockers"  were awarded Honorary Doctorates in 2002 by the University of Wolverhampton.

Mike Tyson - The former heavywieght champ of the world and convicted rapist was given an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Central Ohio State University in 1989.  

Kermit the Frog - The lovable muppet was given an Honorary Doctorate of Amphibious Letters from Southampton College at Long Island University in 1996.  

I think Chief Sitting Cracker fits right in with these academic heavyweights.  

For other honorary doctorates, check out this blog post.