I-350 Emeritus

Emeritus status is an honor which may be conferred by the Board to show respect to a retiring Employee whose accomplishments reflect distinguished service to the College.

Eligibility Requirements for Emeritus Status

• Be a retiring full-time faculty or staff member.

• Have served full-time for at least 10 academic years at the College.

• Have demonstrated excellence in the performance of a well-rounded set of professional responsibilities at the College. Those responsibilities may include teaching, scholarship, student development, committee work, advising, co-curricular activities, leadership, administration, and community involvement.

• Have a plan to stay connected with the College community and support the ongoing mission of the College through the pursuit of lifelong learning, writing, speaking, teaching, mentoring, and other academic or civic-related pursuits.

Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges of Recipients of Emeritus Status

Emeritus status recipients may use the title, “Faculty Emeritus, Blackhawk Technical College,” or “Dean Emeritus, Blackhawk Technical College,” in writing, speaking, teaching, or other College-related pursuits.

Emeritus status recipients are expected to support the College within the community and among professional colleagues in a positive manner and in pursuits that are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the College.

Emeritus status recipients are encouraged to serve as a voluntary resource to the College by providing support through volunteer services in areas such as:

• Mentoring opportunities for students, faculty, and staff

• Volunteer activities with students, faculty, and staff

• Foundation activities

• Guest lecturing

• Service on advisory committees

• Planning events

• Additional activities as needed

Emeritus status recipients are eligible to participate in public College ceremonies and serve as an ambassador for the College at events within the College or in the community.