Section 10
SEC. 10. The Board of Trustees shall have the following powers and duties in addition to its general powers of administration, and the exercise of all powers of a corporation as provided in section thirteen of Act Numbered Fourteen Hundred Fifty Nine as amended otherwise known as the Corporation Law; To receive and appropriate for the purpose specified by law such sums as may be provided for the support of the State College; To confer degree upon successful candidates for graduation of the State College. It may also confer honorary degree upon persons in recognition of learning, statesmanship or eminence in any of the fields of specialization of the State College, or in recognition of public service. Provided, that such degrees shall not be conferred in consideration of or reciprocation of some personal favor; To authorize the President of the State College to award proficiency certificates or diplomas to students who have completed non-degree courses;