Appointment of Emeriti
| Policy number | 03-08 |
| Responsible office | Provost and Academic Affairs |
| Enforcement official |
Enforcement official
Vice Provost for Budget and Personnel
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| Classification | Board of Trustees-delegated Policy |
| Category | Academic Affairs |
Statement of policy
The purpose of the policy is to articulate the policy and accompanying procedures for the appointment of retirement eligible faculty to achieve emeriti status.
Summary of contents/major changes
Emeritus status may be recommended for faculty members who are retiring provided that hey have a minimum of ten (10) years or the equivalent of full-time service in a board-appointed, ranked faculty position.
- The chair writes to the dean recommending emeritus status and attaches a cop of the faculty member's notice of retirement.
- The dean reviews the recommendation and, if in support, writes to the provost recommending the emeritus status and attaches a copy of both the chair and faculty member's letters. A brief biographical sketch indicating degrees received and some contributions to Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University should also be submitted to the provost.
- The provost reviews the submitted documents and sends written communication documenting his decision to the faculty member, dean, and chair/director. The provost then submits the requires and recommendation for final approval by the Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University Board of Trustees.
- The provost communicates the decision of the Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University Board of Trustees.
The recommendation for emeritus status is to be included in the documents of retirement.
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History
| Effective date of current version | July 1, 2018 |
| Proposed date of next review | December 1, 2020 |