Text Only Tool
3.27 / Emeritus Status
Purpose:
The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy
with regard to emeritus appointments as required by Kansas Board of
Regents policy.
Preamble:
Emeritus status is an honorary title awarded to a retiring faculty
member or an unclassified professional employee for extended
meritorious service to Wichita State University. The purpose of
this policy statement is to set forth University criteria for awarding
such status.
Policy Statement:
1. Emeritus status recognizes meritorious service to Wichita
State University by a retiring faculty member or unclassified
professional employee who has served the University for a minimum of
ten continuous years. Factors to be
considered in the evaluation and determination of meritorious service
are contributions in the areas of teaching, scholarly activity, service
or
leadership. Exceptions to these criteria may be authorized and
approved by the President.
2. Recommendations for the award of emeritus status to a faculty
member are initiated by the department. Upon review and
concurrance by the appropriate dean and the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs and Research, recommendations are forwarded to the
President for final review.
3. Recommendations for the award of emeritus status to an
unclassified professional employee can be initiated by a Dean, Director
or higher level University administrator and are forwarded to the
President for final review.
4. There is no salary or emolument associated with the awarding
of emeritus status.
Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures
Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the
University.
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research
shall have
primary
responsibility for publication, dissemination and implementation of
this University policy.
Effective Date:
January 1, 2005
Revision Date:
August 1, 2007
