Faculty Handbook,

Section B

Faculty Employment Policies and Practices

Emeritus Status

Faculty nominated for emeritus status shall be selected based on the following criteria: outstanding service to the University as teacher, researcher, builder; recognition by colleagues in their academic discipline in and beyond the University for contributions to scholarship; teaching career at TWU of at least 10 years; record of dedication and loyal service to the University and its purpose.
A faculty member granted emeritus status shall have the title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita, have the use of University facilities, and may be invited to teach on appropriate occasions or to participate in other suitable University service.

Emeritus/Emerita Procedures
Each March, the Associate Provost shall contact the leader of each academic component, requesting nominations for Emeritus faculty from among the faculty retiring that year (this shall include all faculty electing that year for the modified retirement plan). Nominations must be accompanied by three letters of support and a copy of the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae. All candidates shall be reviewed by the Associate Provost and the Provost.

Emeritus faculty may receive with a new TWU Identification Card, noting their Emeritus status.