1.5.4 Emeritus Faculty Status

An honorary rank awarded to retired faculty members who have served the University with distinction.

Recommendation for emeritus status shall be made by the members of the retiree's academic unit through administrative channels to the President for presentation to the Board of Trustees. (Board of Trustees Bylaws and Policies 6.8)

Emeritus faculty shall be invited to participate in commencement processions and similar ceremonies and be entitled to certain other privileges within the University such as parking and library access.

Senate Policy 703.1


Revised:
12/08/2016 - Annual Review: No changes made to content.
06/03/2015 - To reflect current University titles, "Board of Control" is now "Board of Trustees".
01/22/2015 - Annual Review: To reflect current practice, the email address for questions is now policy@mtu.edu. No changes made to content.
02/06/2014 - Annual Review: Updated Michigan Tech and Handbook banners, no changes made to content.
03/12/2013 - Annual Review: For reference, added "Senate Policy 703.1" at the bottom of the page.
07/14/2011 - Annual Review: To reflect current University practice and titles, MTU is now Michigan Tech and the email address for questions is now hbwebmaster.
03/03/2011 - Revised to reflect updated Board of Control Bylaws and Policies.
04/28/2023 - Revised to include tenure-track, instructional-track, and research faculty, and professors of practice.