Emeriti Status for UIndy Faculty

The following eligibility criteria, process, benefits, and requirements govern the University of Indianapolis Faculty Emeriti Recognition Program.

Definitions

Emeriti – an honorary designation conferred upon eligible ranked faculty members who have separated from the University. Emeriti status is conferred to recognize the meritorious contributions of eligible faculty to the mission and accomplishments of the University of Indianapolis during their careers.

Posthumous Emeriti – an honorary designation conferred upon eligible deceased faculty who have separated from the University.

Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria shall be used to determine whether an employee nominee (“Nominee”) will be considered for Emeriti status:

• The Nominee must have separated or have given notice of his/her intent to voluntarily separate from his/her position at the University of Indianapolis.
• The Nominee served as a full-time, ranked faculty member at the University of Indianapolis for a period of at least ten (10) consecutive years. In calculating the ten (10) year period, credit shall be given for years of service by an eligible full-time faculty member who started at the University in a faculty capacity but then transitioned to a staff or administrative role and retained faculty status.
• There must be evidence of the extraordinary and meritorious contributions of the Nominee to the fulfillment of the mission and programs of the University.
• The Nominee should have an established record of service that is broadly recognized across the campus.

Other eligibility considerations:

• If separation is a result of a disability, the Nominee must meet the criteria listed above with the exception of the 10 (ten) year service requirement.
• Individuals with dual faculty and staff appointments are eligible for consideration only under one Emeriti plan – the staff plan or the faculty plan.

Benefits of Emeriti Status

• Use of the emeriti designation in continuation of the recipient’s professional endeavors after separation from the University
• Pass or use of ID card for admissions to athletic and most performance events on campus
• Free membership for tennis center
• Discounted rate for the use of Ruth Lilly Fitness Center
• Announcement of designation at Commencement and in selected event programs
• Pass or use of ID for library use (excluding ILL or other fee-based services)
• Invitations to the faculty/staff holiday event, Faculty/Staff Institute, retirement celebrations, and other campus events
• Use of University email account (email access will be removed after six months of non-use)
• University parking permit upon request and at no cost (contact UIPD)
• Attendance at periodic development events and activities
• Inclusion in the Emeriti Faculty/Staff online listing
• Invitation to march at commencement
• Selection as emeriti status does not include a monetary benefit

The University reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify or discontinue these benefits at any time.

Responsibilities

Emeriti recipients are expected to remain in good standing with the University. Emeriti recipients will help to build the reputation of the University and serve as an advocate for the mission of the University.  Emeriti recipients are expected to support the University in a variety of ways including, but not limited to:

• Participating in public ceremonies such as commencement, homecoming, and ad hoc social functions
• Serving as ambassadors for the University at mutually agreed upon community events
• Be willing to provide expertise or networking related to their professional activities

Process

1. Nominations for Emeriti status may be submitted by any current or former employee by writing a letter of nomination to the Executive Vice President & Provost. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Vice President & Provost no later than twelve (12) months following the candidate’s separation from the University.
2. Nominations may be submitted at any time and successful Nominees will be recognized in the subsequent Spring or Fall commencement following the award of Emeriti status.
3. Nominations must include:
   1. A detailed history of the candidate’s service to the University.
   2. At least three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals professionally associated with the candidate and which demonstrate how the candidate brought honor and/or recognition to the University, with at least one (1) such letter of recommendation being from the faculty member's chair, program director or dean.
   3. A summary of the candidate’s contributions to the fulfillment of the mission and programs of the University.
4. The Executive Vice President & Provost will review and select candidates to recommend and forward to the President for consideration. Upon receipt of recommendations, the President will determine, in his/her discretion, which applications will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for their consideration in accordance with the following schedule:
   1. For nominations submitted before March – the Board of Trustees may consider the Nominee during its annual June meeting.
   2. For Nominations made before August - the Board of Trustees may consider the Nominee during its annual October meeting.
   3. Nominees approved for Emeriti status will be notified by the office of the Executive Vice President and Provost following the meeting of the Board of Trustees at which the nomination was approved.

The University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue these benefits at any time. Revocation may occur when it has been determined that the individual’s conduct (before or after receiving Emeriti status was conferred) reflects poorly on the values and mission of the University or negatively impacts its reputation in the local and academic communities.

Emeriti status is a privilege and not a right. Such a designation is awarded at the discretion of the University Trustees, President, and Executive Vice President and Provost. No staff member shall be automatically entitled to Emeriti status.