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 Selection Process Review and approval of emeritus status for retired faculty should occur annually. Procedural timelines for annual review should be established. Personnel may be nominated only once. The Office of the VPAASS compiles and distributes a list of eligible retiring faculty members. Eligible candidates must be formally approved for nomination by a simple majority of the full-time faculty in a teaching division in which the candidate has taught on a full-time basis. The approved nomination must be noted in division meeting minutes. A nomination letter must contain information and data substantiating the candidate’s excellent teaching/service to the College, consistent with the criteria stated above. The letter will be forwarded to the Faculty Assembly and approved by a simple majority of the Faculty Assembly for the nomination to go forward. The recommendation(s) of the Faculty Assembly will be forwarded to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services and the President, along with the criteria supporting documentation. Upon approval by the President, the recommendation(s) will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees. With the approval of the Board of Trustees, the title and related benefits and privileges of Emeritus will be conferred. Benefits/Privileges 1. Listing in catalog as an Emeritus holder 2. Free admission to selected College events (nominal fees where appropriate) 5. Emeritus business cards, prepared at the College’s expense 6. Eligibility for precession in commencement exercises 7. Free use of standard library services 8. Use of limited copying services 9. Waiver of tuition for HCC classes (however, fees apply) 10. Receipt of selected College publications 11. Name entered into Emeritus Employee Wall of Recognition (to be developed) 12. Other benefits as deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees 3. Use of recreational facilities 4. Main campus parking permit
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