Emeritus Faculty Status Procedure
Authority: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
History: First Issued: April 27, 1995. Last Revised: April 20, 2007. Additional History Information.
Related Policies:
NCSU POL05.20.2 - Emeritus Faculty Status and Involvement Policy
NCSU POL05.15.2 - Emeritus Status for Senior Administrators
Additional References:
Letter of Recommendation
Contact Info: Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, (919-515-9770)
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. Eligibility criteria for emeritus status are contained in the NCSU POL05.20.2 Emeritus Faculty Status and Involvement Policy .
2. Procedure
The faculty member's department head or designee initiates the request for approval of the appropriate emeritus title concurrently with the personnel action notifying the University administration of the retirement.
2.1. Retiring faculty member submits resignation letter to the department head.
2.2. Department Head recommends emeritus faculty status, using the following process:
2.2.1. Department Head submits letter documenting that the faculty member meets the criteria for emeritus status to the dean. Phased Retirement Program (PRP) participants, may request that the Department Head initiate the approval process for emeritus faculty status upon PRP entry or completion.
2.2.2. Dean submits letter of recommendation to the Office of Provost.
2.2.3. Office of the Provost and Human Resources coordinate submission of faculty emeritus status recommendations to the Chancellor.
2.2.4. Department, upon notification of Chancellor's approval, enters the corresponding personnel action into the Human Resource personnel system.
2.2.5. Faculty member submits an updated resume (or concise career summary) to University Archives.
