4.8 Emeritus Status Policy and Procedure - Hennepin Technical College

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4.8 Emeritus Status Policy and Procedure

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Chapter 4: Human Resources


  • Adoption: 11/17/99
  • Revised: 3/27/15
  • Last Reviewed: 10/7/15 (SGC)
  • Cabinet Approved: 11/19/15
  • Next Review Date: 11/20/15
  • Authority: MnSCU Board Policy 4.8
  • Custodian of Policy: Director of Human Resources

Policy Statement

President Emeritus Status

The Minnesota State Colleges and University System Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the Chancellor, may confer by appropriate resolution, the honorary office of President Emeritus upon a president or former president who is retiring from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Faculty Emeritus Status

The president of Hennepin Technical College may confer Emeritus Status upon a faculty member who is retiring from employment with Hennepin Technical College.

Implementation Procedure

Criteria for Eligibility

President Emeritus

  • A retired President who has completed at least five (5) years as president of a state university or college and who is retiring from employment with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

Faculty Emeritus

  • A retired Hennepin Technical College faculty member who has served at least ten (10) years as a faculty member at Hennepin Technical College and retires from Hennepin Technical College in good standing.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions will be determined for Presidents with Human Resources and for Faculty with the President at the time of Emeritus Designation.