Thank you for your many years of service to Madison College. To honor your commitment to the college, we invite you to apply for emeritus status. Please read the information below before filling out the application.

Purpose of the Emeritus Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish a process that affords retired faculty or senior academic leaders the opportunity to leverage the college brand and former title in writing, speaking, teaching and other academic-related pursuits.

Responsibility of Recipients of Emeritus Status

Emeritus faculty and leaders are expected to represent and support the college to the community and professional colleagues in a positive manner, and in pursuits that are aligned with the mission, vision and values of Madison College.

Emeritus faculty or leadership may provide support to Madison College through volunteer services in areas such as:

  1. Mentoring of students, faculty or new leaders
  2. Volunteering with students and faculty
  3. Participating in Foundation activities
  4. Guest lecturing
  5. Serving on advisory committees
  6. Planning events

Emeritus Status

Faculty granted emeritus status may use the title "Faculty Emeritus, Madison College" in writing, speaking, teaching and other academic-related pursuits.

Academic leaders granted emeritus status may use the title “(Position at retirement) Emeritus, Madison College” in writing, speaking, teaching or other academic-related pursuits.

In addition, emeritus faculty and leaders are eligible for the opportunities available to all Madison College retirees, including the option to retain a college email address, participate in public Madison College ceremonies and academic functions, serve as an ambassador for the college at events within the college or at-large in the community, and stay abreast of college news and information through Matters.

Eligibility

  • Must be a retiring faculty or leader. (Note: The President has the opportunity to award emeritus status to retiring academic leaders upon consultation with the Provost or other Cabinet members)
  • Have served at least 10 years at the college.
  • Demonstrated excellence in a well-rounded set of professional responsibilities at the college. Those responsibilities may include teaching, scholarship, student development, committee work, advising, co-curricular activities and community involvement.
  • Continue to pursue lifelong learning, writing, speaking, teaching, and other civic- and academic-related pursuits, connect with the Madison College community and otherwise support the ongoing mission of the college.

Posthumous awards will also be considered.

Application Process

  1. Emeritus candidates will complete the emeritus application below. Click submit when the application is completed.
  2. Faculty applications will be forwarded to the appropriate Dean who will review it and, if approved, will forward it to the Provost. Academic leader emeritus status will be considered by the President, upon consultation with the Provost or other Cabinet leaders.
  3. The Provost and President will send a formal letter to those who have been recognized as Emeritus.

Faculty are welcome to apply for emeritus status at any time. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year with a deadline of April 15. Decisions on emeritus status will be made by May 15 of each year.

Discontinuance of Emeritus Status

Emeritus faculty or leaders can request to discontinue emeritus status at any time. The college also reserves the right to rescind emeritus status when it is in the best interests of the college.

Denial of Application and Review

Should the dean or Provost deny the candidate's application, a rationale will be provided. If desired, the retired faculty may request an application review by the Provost or President.

Application

Please provide the following information requested in the form (asterisks on form indicate required fields). 

Apply for Emeritus Status

If you have any questions, please contact provostoffice@madisoncollege.edu.