Emeritus Policy
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Emeritus Policy

PURPOSE:

To establish a policy recommended by the Awards and Recognition Committee with regard to the granting of emeritus status.

STATEMENT OF POLICY:

At its discretion, the Board of Trustees of Jefferson Community College may confer Emeritus status upon retired Board members, administrators, faculty members, and staff members who have meritoriously served the College, bringing great credit to themselves, to their profession and this College. Emeritus status is an honorary reward granted for distinguished service above and beyond their position. 

The granting of Emeritus status requires a resolution of the Board of Trustees authorizing the action. Emeritus recognition occurs annually. Except for the President who is eligible to be granted Emeritus status immediately upon retirement upon recommendation of the Board of Trustees, individuals having been retired for two years may be recommended for Emeritus status by the President or by the Personnel Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Emeritus status designation shall be made according to the role of each person while at the College, i.e., Trustee Emeritus, President Emeritus, Professor Emeritus, and so on.  All classification of employees at Jefferson Community College, employees of the Faculty Student Association, and College Trustees are eligible for Emeritus recognition. Candidates will only be considered for Emerita/us designation one time. Once vetted and assessed, candidates may not be reconsidered.

To be eligible for Emeritus recognition, a retiree must meet the following criteria:

  • Have retired in good standing.
  • Have demonstrated a record of meritorious service.
  • Faculty and staff must have retired with a minimum of 15 years of continuous, full-time service to the College.
  • Trustees must have served a minimum of 14 years.
  • The College President must have served a minimum of 10 years.
  • Faculty shall have achieved the rank of Professor.
  • Professional Services staff hired prior to 2010 shall have earned one promotion; Professional Services staff hired in 2010 and later shall have earned two promotions.

The names of the individuals who have been conferred Emeritus status will be listed in the College Catalog and in other appropriate College publications.

Adopted: April 1993, Res. 117-93

Revised: July 2024, Res. 156-24

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