Policy No.: 5070 Board Approved: September 26, 1995 Revised: February 15, 2022
Award of Emeritus The title of emeritus is bestowed by the Board of Trustees upon recommendation of thePresident as a special high honor recognition to retired faculty or administrators who have provided extraordinary service to Hagerstown Community College. In addition, the Board of Trustees may make honorary emeritus trustee or president emeritus designations to those who they feel have provided extraordinary service to the College in these leadership roles. Listed below are the criteria and selection processes for each emeritus designation. I. Emeritus Faculty The title of Emeritus Faculty is awarded to selected retired full-time faculty in recognition of their meritorious service to Hagerstown Community College. The College bestows this honor in recognition of excellence in teaching and service to the College community. Eligibility Criteria A candidate for the faculty emeritus title must meet the following three qualifications: 1. Retirement or has left full-time employment with Hagerstown Community College. Under special circumstances, emeritus status may be established posthumously. 2. Completion of a minimum of 15 years of teaching or administrative service at Hagerstown Community College 3. Minimum of 5 years at the rank of Associate Professor at Hagerstown Community College. Selection Criteria In addition to the eligibility requirements listed above, those selected for the faculty emeritus title must have a history of accomplishments in three areas: 1. Outstanding service to the College 2. Evidence of superior teaching including student evaluations and superior performance reviews 3. A record of leadership among peers in areas such as instruction, professional development, college committee participation, and service to students and the broader college community. In short, the candidate is a role model in the profession and epitomizes the characteristics of an outstanding professor
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