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Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook
19th Edition, 2008
Chapter IV: Faculty Personnel Rules and Procedures of UW-River Falls
4.13 Emeritus Status: Criteria, Procedures, Privileges
4.13.1 Criteria for Awarding Emeritus Status
Emeritus status is awarded in recognition of excellence in contributions to UW-River
Falls. It is not granted automatically upon retirement.
4.13.2 Requirements
- Only faculty and academic staff are eligible for emeritus status.
- Emeritus status is awarded only to individuals retired from UW-River Falls.
- Emeritus status is awarded based on a minimum of 15 years of significant service to
UW-River Falls.
- Exceptions to these requirements may be considered if there is considerable support
for the application by the nominating unit or if there are unusual circumstances.
4.13.3 Procedures
- The name and qualifications of an eligible faculty or academic staff member are
submitted by the academic unit or department to the appropriate Dean or Supervisor
for approval.
- If approved, the nomination is forwarded to the Chancellor for final approval.
- Upon final approval, the Chancellor sends a letter to the nominee listing privileges
bestowed by emeritus status. The appropriate units, such as the library, the Campus
Card Office, and IT Services, will also receive a copy of the letter.
4.13.4 Privileges
Privileges bestowed on individuals awarded emeritus status will be reviewed periodically
by administration. Any changes or adjustments to the list of privileges will be made in
consultation with the Faculty Senate. Emeriti will be notified if any changes occur due to
budgetary reasons.
Privileges include:
- complimentary parking permit, upon request
- campus ID, with all privileges it confers
- a UW-River Falls e-mail address
- the right to participate in all-University social affairs and functions
- inclusion on the Falcon Features mailing list
- complimentary tickets to University Theatre performances upon request
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