3356-7-17. Emeritus status

(A) Policy statement. The board of trustees of Youngstown state university (university) may confer the title "emeritus" upon university faculty and executive and administrative officers upon retirement or posthumously in recognition of long and meritorious service.

(B) Definition. The designation "faculty emeritus" or "administrator emeritus" is an honorary title conferred upon the retirement or death of faculty or staff members in recognition of extended meritorious service.

(C) Procedures.

(1) With the exception of the university president, nominations for the conferral of emeritus status will follow the "Emeritus Nomination Guidelines" and utilize the "Emeritus Nomination" form (available on the office of human resources benefits webpage).

(2) In the event of retirement or death of the university president, the board of trustees may, in its discretion, confer emeritus status upon the individual.

(3) Emeritus status is conferred and presented at the spring meeting of the board of trustees.

(4) An individual can only be nominated once for conferral of emeritus status.

(5) If emeritus status is conferred, the individual will receive the title of "faculty emeritus" or "administrator emeritus."

(D) Eligibility. Nomination of an individual to be considered for the conferral of emeritus status should be based upon the following factors: length of service (typically totaling more than ten years); the overall quality of that service; the contribution to the university; and the service to society beyond the university community.

(E) Emeritus privileges.

(1) Those retirees achieving emeritus status are granted the following privileges: full library privileges; email services; university identification card; opportunity to secure parking consistent with current university procedures; and the same educational benefits that are available to currently employed faculty or staff at the time of application. (See university policy 3356-7-31, "Fringe benefits, excluded professional/administrative employees fee remission program.")

(2) Those retirees achieving emeritus status also have the opportunity to: purchase reserved seats to intercollegiate athletic contests and performing arts events; utilize designated recreational facilities and wellness programs; attend certain alumni and university events, e.g., homecoming events, holiday breakfast, commencement, and honors convocation, and join the Youngstown state university retirees' association.

(3) Retirees that attain emeritus status also have the opportunity to select one of two parking options. They may purchase a permit for designated lots or may choose to receive a free parking permit at the discretion of the university based upon availability.

(4) Those bargaining unit member retirees achieving emeritus status are granted the benefits in accordance with their collective bargaining agreement as well as any additional benefits provided herein.

(F) Revocation of emeritus status. Emeritus status may be revoked by the board of trustees at the request of the recipient or for good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, an award based on misleading or deceptive information or for egregious conduct which diminishes the status or reputation of Youngstown state university.

Replaces: 3356-7-17

Effective: 12/31/2020
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3356
Rule Amplifies: 3356
Prior Effective Dates: 03/15/1982, 11/21/1988, 08/15/1998, 06/16/2003, 12/20/2010, 11/06/2015, 10/10/2016, 06/01/2018