The title “Emeritus” or “Emerita” is an honor that may be conferred upon retirement. The designation may accompany any faculty rank and identifies thedesignee as a continuing member of the University community.In special cases, the title Emeritus(a) may be conferred on a person retiring from an administrative position at Syracuse. Such designees have a distinguishedrecord of outstanding contributions over a substantial number of years. The designation may be added to the titles of University officers, academic leaders,deans, and comparable positions at the time of retirement from the administrative post or at the time of retirement from the University. Persons designatedEmeritus/a are continuing members of the University community.
Emeritus/a privileges include:
· Continued listing in University publications
· Full use of Library resources and services
· SU Id card privileges including discounts and use of campus facilities
· Notice of all University events
· Participation in academic processions
· Participation in faculty/staff academic, professional, an social activities
Process for nominating Faculty for Emeritus status
Recommendations for the Emeritus/a designation proceed to the Board of Trustees for approval through the following channels and process:
Recommendation can be made by anyone to the nominee’s department chair/program director. The nomination is then considered by:
· The nominee’s faculty colleagues
· The chair/director· The nominee’s school/college colleagues
· The nominee’s dean
· The Vice Chancellor and Provost
· Senate Appointment and Promotions Committee
Once endorsed via this process, the recommendation is presented to the University Senate for approval at the March or April meeting and forwarded to theBoard of Trustees for final approval prior to the annual Commencement activities.Recommendations for Emeritus status are due to the Vice Chancellor and Provost no later than the last Tuesday of February each year. They can be submittedto the Senior Associate Provost, 203 Crouse Hinds Hall.
Process for nominating Academic Administrators for Emeritus status
Nominations for academic administrators are submitted to the Senate Committee on Appointment and Promotions by the nominee’s administrative unit, alongwith supporting documentation of the nominee’s distinguished record over time. The designation includes an expectation of continued service to the University.The Committee on Appointment and Promotions recommends nominees to the Senate. Nominations approved by the Senate are forwarded to the Chancellor forconcurrence and then to the Board of Trustees for final approval.
