Emeritus Faculty Status and Involvement
Authority: Board of Trustees
History: First Issued: April 27, 1995. Last Revised: April 20, 2007. Additional History Information .
Related Policies:
NCSU POL05.15.2 - Emeritus Status for Senior Administrators
NCSU REG05.20.6 - Emeritus Faculty Status Procedure
NCSU POL05.20.1 - Academic Tenure Policy
Contact Info: Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs (919-513-7741)
1. Introduction
1.1. Emeritus status is granted to retiring full-time faculty in recognition of dedicated service at NC State University upon approval of the Chancellor. It is an earned rank and as such entitles its holders to commensurate rights and privileges.
1.2. The University is grateful for the past service and numerous contributions of its retired faculty, recognizes their potential as a continuing valuable resource, and is committed to fostering an active, ongoing relationship with them. They are encouraged to engage in service to NC State University in whatever ways are found to be satisfying and mutually beneficial. In particular the University, as an appreciative beneficiary of their scholarly pursuits and of the academic reputations they earn, will facilitate their efforts by making available its academic resources and other services wherever feasible and legally permissible.
2. Eligibility for Emeritus Status
2.1. Any tenured full-time faculty member who has served for ten or more years at NC State University is eligible for emeritus status.
2.2. Any full-time special faculty member (
NCSU POL05.20.1 - Academic Tenure Policy ) who has served for ten or more years at NC State University is eligible for emeritus status. Special faculty ranks include, but are not limited to, librarians, lecturers, field faculty and research professors.
2.3. The Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the Chancellor, may make exceptions to these eligibility requirements in cases of exceptional distinguished service.
