Emeritus Faculty Status and Involvement
POL 05.20.2
February 20, 2004 Archived Version (Effective February 20, 2004 through April 19, 2007)
Faculty Employment
Authority: Board of Trustees
History: First Issued: April 27, 1995. Last Revised: February 20, 2004.
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: 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 Board of
Trustees. 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. The Board of Trustees grants emeritus faculty status in recognition of
dedicated service at NC State University.
2.2. Any tenured full-time faculty member who has served for ten or more years
at NC State University is eligible for emeritus status.
2.3. Any full-time special faculty member (Academic Tenure Policy, POL05.20.1)
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.
2.4. The Board of Trustees may make exceptions to these eligibility requirements
in cases of exceptional distinguished service.
