HR 220 – Emeritus Program

TRUSTEE EMERITUS

Trustee Emeritus is an honorary designation awarded to former trustees who have demonstrated exemplary contributions to the College. At least one of the following criteria must be satisfied for appointment to Trustee Emeritus status:

1. Completion of a minimum of 15 years of distinguished service as a CWI Trustee; 
2. Completion of less than 15 years as a CWI Trustee but, in the opinion of the Board, the candidate  has demonstrated outstanding service and significantly contributed to furthering the mission of CWI.  

A former trustee becomes eligible for appointment to Trustee Emeritus status after the November election at which the candidate’s seat is filled by another trustee. The process for nomination for Trustee Emeritus status is as follows:

1. A current Board member or the [resident may nominate a former trustee for Trustee Emeritus status by notifying the Board chair of the intent to nominate at least two (2) weeks prior to the regular meeting at which it will be voted upon by the Board.
2. The Board member or President shall nominate the former trustee at a public meeting and present the foregoing criteria for the Board’s consideration.
3. The Board shall submit the matter to a vote at a public meeting.  
    

FACULTY EMERITUS

Faculty Emeritus status is an honor awarded to full-time faculty members upon retirement who have a history of distinguished service to CWI. Faculty Emeritus status is not given as a matter of course and is reserved to those faculty members who have made significant contributions to CWI’s mission and/or exhibited scholarly excellence in the individual’s field of study. At least one (1) of the following criteria must be satisfied for appointment to Faculty Emeritus status:

1. Completion of a minimum of 15 years of distinguished service with CWI.
2. Completion of less than 15 years of service with CWI but, in the opinion of the faculty’s supervisors and Faculty Senate, the candidate has demonstrated outstanding service and significantly contributed to furthering the mission of CWI.

A faculty member must apply for emeritus status through an application provided by Faculty Senate. Applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the candidate’s department chair and/or dean in addition to three (3) employees outside the candidate’s individual program. If approved by Faculty Senate, the application will be forwarded to the provost for recommendation to the president.  
 

STAFF EMERITUS

Staff Emeritus status is based upon significant meritorious contributions to CWI. At least one (1) of the following criteria must be satisfied for appointment to Staff Emeritus standing:

1. Completion of a minimum of 15 years of full‐time service at CWI.
2. Completion of less than 15 years with CWI, but in the opinion of the employee’s direct supervisor and the president, the candidate has demonstrated outstanding service and significantly contributed to furthering the mission of CWI.

A staff member must apply for emeritus status through an application provided by Staff Senate. Applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the candidate’s department head and vice president in addition to three (3) employees in good standing. If approved by Staff Senate, the application will be forwarded to the president.

Application Deadline

All applications for emeritus status must be submitted no later than March 15 of each academic year. This deadline ensures timely processing and consideration of applications.

Emeritus Approval

The president will review emeritus applications and will forward those accepted to the Board for final approval. The Board will typically review emeritus applications during the April meeting.

RECOGNITION & PRIVILEGES

Individuals granted emeritus status shall, subject to any subsequent modification or termination of this policy, be entitled to receive the following:

• Use of library materials.
• Inclusion on CWI’s mailing list.
• Invitation to commencement and other special events.
• A formal resolution of the Board of Trustees’ action granting emeritus status.
• Other privileges approved by the president, which currently includes but is not limited to continued access to a CWI email address.

Emeritus status shall not disqualify a person from accepting paid employment with CWI.
 

LIMITATIONS ON EMERITUS STATUS

1. Once awarded, emeritus status continues in perpetuity unless the recipient violates CWI policy or engages in egregious conduct that would reflect poorly on the College. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to revoke emeritus status at any time.  
2. Recipients of emeritus status shall not speak for, publicly represent, or otherwise bind the College without prior written permission from the president and shall have no authority to vote or otherwise participate in college administration.

Emeritus status involves no duties and provides no stipends or remuneration.