152.1 Emeritus Professor or Emeritus Associate Professor

Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/17/2006
Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 50 - Faculty Status
 
Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee
Current File: 152.1
Adoption Date: 1/15/1999
Reviewed for Currency: 10/10/2007
 
Replaces File: 152.1
Date of Origin: 11/12/1975
 
Classification: Faculty
 
In Archive? No

152.1 Emeritus Professor or Emeritus Associate Professor

 

A. Background

Emeritus status is intended to honor distinguished Furman faculty during their retirement.

 

B. Policy

Retired faculty who have served Furman and the profession with distinction may be granted the title "Emeritus" with specified privileges.

 

C. Guidelines

 

1. Faculty members who have held the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the time of retirement and who have served at Furman for at least ten years are eligible.

2. The Faculty Status Committee and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean will review eligible candidates and make recommendations to the President. The President recommends to the Trustees who approve the appointment.

3. The Emeritus Professor or Emeritus Associate Professor shall have the following special privileges:

  • Recognition at the commencement following designation.
  • Inclusion in official listings of Furman faculty.
  • Assistance in research and writings as available.
  • Marching in academic processions at commencement and formal convocations.

4.  Emeriti professors retain the titles of their endowed chairs.

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