BOT 16.0 - Emeritus Status :

SUMMARY/SCOPE
The college may confer emeritus status to an employee who is retiring from Edmonds College.

DESCRIPTION
Emeritus status may be granted to a college employee upon retirement because he/she displayed meritorious, exemplary performance during his/her employment at the college and has been nominated per this policy. The emeritus title is conferred upon the approval of the President; in the case of the President, the Board of Trustees confers this status.

Benefits of Emeritus Status

All emeriti shall be accorded the following privileges:

1. Possession of a free campus staff parking permit to be issued and verified by Campus Security;

2. Same library borrowing privileges as current employees;

3. Access to campus recreational and social facilities;

4. Complimentary or reduced-priced admission to cultural and athletic events, at the discretion of the sponsoring group;

5. Invitations to participate in selected department and/or college functions;

6. Attendance at public college functions and celebrations affirming the academic mission of the college, such as commencement;

7. Receive Edmonds College mailings.

GLOSSARY TERMS
Board of Trustee(s)

RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
BOT 16.01pr Emeritus Status: Procedure

SOURCE INFORMATION
(was) B 2.11 Emeritus Status

CONTENT OWNER. The primary responsibility for this policy belongs to:
Office of the President, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

PRIMARY CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR (Director/Dean)
Office of the President, Secretary of the Board of Trustees

REVIEW PERIOD
Three years. Requires President’s recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

REVIEW HISTORY
2021-Nov 10 Revised, Board Resolution 21-11-3

2017-Mar 09 Amended to BOT 16.0, Board Resolution 17-3-6

2014-Feb 18 Amended for Numbering Change to B 2.11

2013-Aug 22 Adopted B 2.12, Board Resolution 13-8-1