5.54 Faculty Emeritus


(Adopted 2-4-2013; Revised 11-4-2013)

Appointments of retired faculty to the honorary status of emeritus faculty may be made by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the President.

 Procedures

 5.54.1  Emeritus Application Upon Retirement

  1. Following fifteen consecutive years of full-time service to the College, a faculty member is eligible to apply for Emeritus title upon retirement.
  2. A retired faculty member will complete the application form and submit all the required documents to the Chief Academic Officer. 
  3. Applicants will be reviewed by a seven (7) member committee appointed by the President, and consisting of five (5) faculty, one (1) administrator, and one (1) professional staff member. The committee will establish the criteria used to advance a recommendation of emeritus status. The committee will meet in the spring of each year and recommend Emeritus status no later than the April Board of Trustees meeting.
  4. The committee will make a recommendation to the President; the decision of the President is final and not subject to appeal.

5.54.2  Emeritus Application for Faculty Retired More Than One Year and Posthumous Applications: 

  1. Faculty members who have been retired from the College for a minimum of one (1) year and have served as a full-time faculty member for a minimum of 15 consecutive years may apply for emeritus status.
  2. Application procedures and limitations will follow the guidelines for faculty at retirement. Retirees of one (1) year or more will complete the application form and submit all required documentation to the Chief Academic Officer.
  3. Emeritus status can be awarded posthumously. An application can be made following the guidelines stated above on behalf of a deceased retiree.

5.54.3  Emeritus Benefits

  1. Title of Faculty Emeritus included in all College publications and materials.
  2. The option to attend commencement in full academic regalia.
  3. Eligible for tuition waivers for credit courses.
  4. An invitation to campus social activities.
  5. A certificate noting the Emeritus appointment and placement of the name of the Emeritus Faculty on a plaque in a prominent location on campus.
  6. A campus identification card noting the Faculty Emeritus status.
  7. An ECC email address.