Administrative Regulation: Emeritus and Honored Retiree Status
Regulation Number: 3.4.1
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Emeritus Process. Upon notification of an employee’s termination with Eastern Wyoming College, the Human Resources Office certifies that the employee meets the minimum eligibility requirements for Emeritus Status or Honored Retiree Status.
The names of eligible faculty are submitted to the Curriculum and Learning Council, who will elect them to Emeritus Status by a 2/3 majority vote. This will be done by secret ballot. Names of successful candidates will be recommended to the College President and then to the College Board of Trustees at its regular June meeting.
The names of eligible administrators are submitted to the President’s Leadership Team, who will elect them to Emeritus Status by a 2/3 majority vote. This will be done by secret ballot. Names of successful candidates will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the College President at the regular June Board meeting.
Honored Retiree Process. The names of eligible staff are submitted to the President’s Leadership Team, who will elect them to Honored Retiree Status by a 2/3 majority vote. This will be done by secret ballot. Names of successful candidates will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the College President at the regular June Board meeting.
Eligibility. Eligibility requirements for Emeritus Status and Honored Retiree Status are:
Employee has completed at least 15 years of uninterrupted service.
Employee occupies a benefitted position.
Privileges. Emeritus Status or Honored Retiree Status provides the same privileges awarded benefitted personnel in the areas of EWC tuition waivers, bookstore discounts, cosmetology discounts, and athletic event passes. Fitness center membership will adhere to Administrative Regulation: 3.8.7.
An identification card will be issued to Emeritus and Honored Retirees at the time of resignation.
Original Adoption Date: 7/20/05
Revision Date(s): 11/8/05(RF), 8/13/13(RF), 4/4/16, 5/26/20
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