Emeritus Administrators The title of Emeritus Administrator is awarded to selected retired full-time administrators who have held the title of vice president, dean, or director in recognition of their meritorious service to Hagerstown Community College. The College bestows this honor in recognition of excellence in administrative work and service to the College and community. Eligibility Criteria A candidate for the administrator emeritus title must meet the following three qualifications: 1. Retirement or has left full-time employment from Hagerstown Community College. Under special circumstances, administrator emeritus status may be established posthumously 2. Completion of a minimum of 15 years of teaching and/or administrative service at Hagerstown Community College 3. Minimum of 5 years at the administrative rank of director and/or dean, and/or vice president at Hagerstown Community College Selection Criteria In addition to the eligibility requirements listed above, those selected for the administrator emeritus title must have a history of accomplishments in three areas: 1. Outstanding and well documented service to the College and community 2. Evidence of superior administrative work, including outstanding supervisor evaluations as well as positive upward evaluations from their direct reports 3. A record of leadership among peers in areas such as administration, professional and students and the broader community. In short, the candidate has a demonstrated record of professional service that epitomizes the characteristics of an outstanding administrator Selection Process Review and approval of emeritus status for retired administrators should occur annually. Procedural timelines for annual review should be established. Personnel may be nominated only once. Eligible candidates must be formally approved for nomination by a simple majority of the President’s Cabinet. The approved nomination must be noted in cabinet minutes. A nomination letter must contain information and data substantiating the candidate’s excellent service to the College according to the criteria stated above. With approval by the President and 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) 3. Use of recreational facilities (nominal fees where appropriate) 4. Main campus parking permit 5. Emeritus business cards, prepared at the College’s expense
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