CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF TITLE "EMERITUS"

The honorary title "Emeritus" is defined to mean:

"To hold after retirement from academic rank an honorary title corresponding to that held during the last active service."

In the spirit of this definition, the following policy applies at the University of Regina:

1. The honorary title "(retiring academic rank) Emeritus" may be awarded to University of Regina faculty members retiring in good standing from an academic rank.

2. The award shall be made automatically by the President, provided that the retired faculty member's academic unit so recommends to the President.

3. The President, following consultation where necessary, may also grant the title "Emeritus" to other persons retired from the University.

4. The honorary title "(retiring academic rank) Emeritus" shall carry as basic privileges:

i)  The right to use the title "(retiring academic rank) Emeritus";

ii)  The right to continue to hold a faculty identification card with all the rights and privileges pertaining hereto;

iii) Continued membership on Graduate Student committees where appropriate;

iv) Such other privileges as the University may from time to time grant.