Policy 4.8 - Emeritus Status
Part 1: Purpose
Emeritus status is an honor bestowed by the Lake Superior College President to recognize an employee’s meritorious service to Lake Superior College upon retirement.
Part 2: Criteria
Emeritus status will be considered based on a combination of the following factors:
- Must be retired or retiring;
- Significant contributions to their field;
- Dedication to the institution and to education;
- Significant participation in campus life;
- Outstanding service to the community;
- Esteem of students and colleagues.
Part 3: Process
Emeritus status nominations shall be submitted in writing. The nomination process is open to any member of the college community. The college’s President’s Cabinet will review the criteria, the employees’ contributions to the college and make a recommendation to the President. Nominated individuals awarded Emeritus status will also be recognized at an annual Employee Appreciation Day.
Part 4: Responsibility of Recipients of Emeritus Status
Emeritus employees are expected to continue to positively represent the college to the community and professional colleagues and support the college in their areas of competence, particularly in an advisory capacity.
Part 5: Authority
The President may confer emeritus status upon an employee who is retiring or has retired from employment with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system based on Part 4 of the Minnesota State College and University Board Policy 4.8 Emeritus Status.
History
Date Implemented: May, 2009
Date Reviewed/Revised: October 12, 2011; March 2025
President's Signature Date: April 23, 2025
