6. Eligibility for procession in commencement exercises 7. Free use of standard library services 8. Use of limited copying services 9. Waiver of tuition for HCC classes (however, fee 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 Emeritus Trustees and President Emeritus The title of Emeritus is awarded to past trustees or presidents who have provided extraordinary service to Hagerstown Community College. The Board of Trustees bestows this honor in recognition of excellence in leadership and service to the selected past presidents and trustees. Eligibility Criteria A candidate for the trustee or president emeritus must meet the following three qualifications: 1. Has left employment with the College (presidents) or left active service as a Board member (trustees). Under special circumstances, trustee emeritus status may be established posthumously 2. Completion of a minimum of 8 years of service at Hagerstown Community College 3. Minimum of 6 years as College President or 3 years’ service as Chair and/or Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. Past trustees who have not served a term as a chair or vice chair, but have served a total of 18 years or more, would also be eligible Selection Criteria In addition to the eligibility requirements listed above, those selected for either president or trustee emeritus status must have a history of accomplishments in the following three areas: 1. Extraordinary service to the College and communities it serves 2. Superior leadership contributions as a president or trustee 3. A record of substantial involvement in major College initiatives that epitomize the characteristics of an outstanding member of the College’s governing body Selection Process Review and approval of emeritus status for retired trustees, and the president should occur annually. Procedural timelines for annual review should be established. Personnel may be nominated only once. Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria must be formally approved for nomination by the Board’s executive committee (chair, vice-chair, and immediate past chair) of the Board of Trustees. The approved nomination must be noted in formal executive committee 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 the approval of four or more current trustees, the title and related benefits and privileges of emeritus will be conferred upon the former president or trustee.
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