Faculty Handbook

Emeritus Appointments

Emeritus status provides recognition for retired tenured faculty who have served the University. Emeritus faculty are listed in the General Catalog as members of the faculty. They are granted use of the library, may take courses at staff rates, retain their onid email account, and receive a lifetime faculty ID card. As with all other retired faculty and staff, they may also purchase athletic season tickets at faculty/staff rates, and participate in the Faculty/Staff Fitness program. The Staff Newsletter, OSU This Week, can be delivered to their home address, by calling News and Communication Services.  For questions regarding emeritus status, contact the Office of Academic Affairs and International Programs. 

The "emeritus" title may be recommended for a staff member holding academic rank who:

• retires from Oregon State University, and
• has held a position with indefinite tenure, generally on an active full-time basis, for at least five years immediately prior to retirement, and
• has demonstrated professional competence and provided effective service to the programs of the institution.

Approval of the President is required for all emeritus appointments.

For more information regarding the emeritus policy and procedure, please go to http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/policies.html.