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Emeritus (E-14A)

Original Implementation: Unpublished
Last Revision: April 21, 2009

The title of emeritus professor is a position of great honor conferred only on retirees who have a record of distinguished service to Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). The title is not automatic upon retirement, and  should ordinarily be bestowed on an individual who has received at least one of the following honors: regents professor, SFASU Alumni Distinguished Professor Award, SFASU Foundation Faculty Achievement Award, SFASU Teaching Excellence Award, or comparable state-wide and/or national professional recognition.

A. Faculty/Librarian Eligibility

To be eligible for an appointment as emeritus, an individual shall meet the following requirements:

  1. Provide prior service to SFASU for 15 years and hold the rank of professor or librarian IV for the last 10 years;
  2. Demonstrate professional excellence in teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service to the university.


B. Procedure

A nomination for the title of emeritus professor may be submitted by any SFASU tenured faculty member in the nominee’s department following the normal promotion timetable. The application shall be reviewed according to the procedures for full professor/librarian IV in the candidate’s department and college. The appropriate dean shall forward a recommendation to the provost and vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) who shall, in turn, submit a recommendation to the university’s president. A formal appointment as emeritus shall be conferred by the Board of Regents.

C. Privileges

An emeritus professor shall have the following privileges:

  1. Name listed as an emeritus in the university’s General Bulletin;
  2. Recognition at the May commencement ceremony following the granting of the emeritus title.
  3. A place of honor in any academic procession.
  4. Representation of the university at community or professional meetings, upon request.
  5. Right to use the title of emeritus in professional endeavors.
  6. Committee service at the request of the provost and VPAA.
  7. Opportunity to audit courses with fees waived, subject to the availability of space and with the consent of the instructor.
  8. Office space, laboratory space, a telephone, and a computer, subject to available space and approval of the departmental chair, the dean, and provost and VPAA.
  9. Library, parking, and health and wellness privileges.
  10. E-mail privileges, a faculty I.D. card, and university business cards.


D. Administrative Official Eligibility

The title emeritus may be given by the president to a retired administrative official not holding faculty rank to recognize meritorious service. Privileges and qualifications that accompany the title shall be determined by the president. The conferring of this title is not automatic upon retirement.

 

Cross Reference: None

Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Contact For Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Forms: Promotion/Tenure Application