4.8.1 Emeritus Nomination

Purpose

In accordance with the Minnesota State Board Emeritus Status Policy, the award of emeritus status is intended as a special honor for college employees who have served with great distinction. Recognition as emeritus shall not be awarded as a matter of due course and is granted only to those whose service has been most exemplary. Meritorious service shall include service outside the normal assigned responsibilities of teaching, curriculum development, normal position activities, and supervisory or administrative duties.

Emphasis will be placed on contribution in areas such as student club advising, grant writing, foundation support, community relations, innovation, and philanthropic record.

All faculty and staff who have separated from Riverland Community College may be eligible for emeritus status. Faculty and staff become eligible for nomination for emeritus status the academic year following their official date of separation. The normal criteria for emeritus status appointment include:

• Nominee must have completed 10 years of meritorious service or established a record of distinguished service while employed in the position.
• The Emeritus Status is recommended through consultation with college constituents to the president.

The president will review and determine if the nominee(s) meet the required criteria. The president may deny all nominations or name more than one Emeritus Status in any given year.

Emeritus status will include the following benefits:

• Emeriti names will be listed in the college catalog and commencement program.
• Emeriti will receive complimentary class audit privileges, including all fees associated with auditing the class. However, the costs of books and other instructional materials are the emeritus member’s responsibility.
• Emeriti will be issued emeritus identification cards and parking permits.
• Emeriti will have the same usage of library and computer labs as faculty and staff.
• Emeriti will receive college publications, theater mailings, etc.
• Emeriti will be invited to participate in the Awards, Recognition and Retirement banquet and commencement exercises and encouraged to participate in other academic and social functions hosted by the college.
• Emeriti will receive a life-long season membership to Riverland Community College Theatre and athletic events.
• Emeritus status will be bestowed during the Awards, Recognition and Retirement banquet, and recipient(s) will be acknowledged during the commencement ceremonies.

Procedural Steps

To nominate someone for emeritus status, please use the nomination form

Related Policies or Forms

Minnesota State 4.8 Emeritus Status Policy

Date Implemented: April 2025

Responsible Division / Author: Human Resources

Date Revised: Click or tap here to enter text.