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Emeritus (E-14A)

Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: July 14, 2005

The rank of Emeritus is a position of great honor and should be conferred only on those retirees who have a record of distinguished service to the University. The rank is not automatic upon retirement, and not all retiring persons should be considered deserving of the position. The rank of emeritus should be the culmination of a career of outstanding service to the university. Ordinarily the applicant should have received at least one of the following honors during his or her career: Regents Professor, SFA Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, SFA Foundation Faculty Achievement Award, or Teaching Excellence Award, or comparable state-wide and national professional recognition. The Board of Regents may confer the rank of Emeritus upon the recommendation of the appropriate department, college, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President. An individual on modified service who continues to teach on a part-time basis cannot be recommended for emeritus status while still teaching.

FACULTY/LIBRARIAN ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for such appointment the person must:

  1. Ordinarily have served SFA University for 15 years and held the rank of professor for the last 10 years.

  2. Demonstrate excellence in teaching; evidence of active campus involvement by citing membership on committees; grants and contracts received while at SFA; citing publications while at SFA including performances or exhibitions in music, theater and art; citing involvement in the graduate program at SFA; and by detailing professional and community services. Particular attention should be given to the last five years of the retiree's career.

PRIVILEGES:

  1. Have name listed as an Emeritus in the university General Bulletin

  2. Be recognized at the May commencement ceremony following the granting of the Emeritus rank.

  3. Be encouraged to march, following the marshals, in any academic procession held on campus, and be accorded a place of honor in the processional.

  4. Represent the University at community or professional meetings, upon request.

  5. Have the right to use Emeritus title in professional endeavors.

  6. Be encouraged to serve the University by participating on committees, as requested by the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  7. Have the opportunity to audit courses with fees waived, subject to the availability of space and with the consent of the instructor.

  8. Be provided office space, laboratory space, a telephone, and a computer, subject to available space and approval of the Departmental Chair, the Dean, and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  9. Have full library, parking, and health and wellness privileges.

  10. Granted e-mail privileges, be issued a faculty I.D. card, and University business cards.

APPLICATION FOR EMERITUS RANK:

Retiree should apply for Emeritus rank following the normal promotion time table and for the last year of employment.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL ELIGIBILITY:

The title "emeritus." may be given to a retired administrative official not holding faculty rank, effective upon retirement, to recognize exceptional meritorious service, upon approval of the President. Privileges and prerequisites to accompany the title shall be determined by the President. The conferring of this title is not automatic upon retirement.

 

Source Of Authority: Board of Regents, President, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Cross Reference: None

Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Forms: Promotion/Tenure Application