Emeritus Guidelines

I.  Eligibility for Emeritus Status
    Faculty who meet all the following conditions are eligible for Emeritus Status:

• Tenured at the time of retirement.
• Served full time for at least ten years at The College of New Jersey;
• Have attained upon retirement the rank of Associate Professor, Professor, Librarian I or II (or Assistant Professor if hired by The College prior to 1990).
• Have taken full retirement from The College as set forth by the statutes governing The College’s retirement plan.

II.  Procedures
      All eligible retired faculty become Emeritus faculty by authority of the Board of Trustees.

II.  Rights and Privileges of Emeriti Faculty

A. The emeritus title awarded will be the highest title held by the faculty member. For the purpose of address and listing in college publications, the titles of Professor Emeritus and Librarian Emeritus will be used for all faculty emeritus ranks.

B. Full faculty rights and privileges in the Roscoe L. West Library and recreation center.

C. Full faculty rights and privileges to attend College social, cultural and athletic events.

D. Listing in The College bulletin and other publications in which all faculty and administrators are listed.

E.  Placement on mailing lists for college new publications.

F. Continuing ISP (Internet Service Provider) privileges.

G. Permanent ID card, with parking privileges.

H. Eligibility for research and other grants with the approval and cooperation of the appropriate department.

Recommended by Committee on Faculty Affairs: March, 2001
Approved by Provost: April, 2001
Approved by Board of Trustees: October 4, 2001