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od EMERITUS STATUS FOR RETIRING FACULTY (Board of Trustees Meeting, March 21, 1971) The President asked the Board to consider a proposal that retiring faculty members of exceptional quality be invited to become emeritus professors of the College. Emeritus profes— sors are included in the College's catalogue, are invited to College functions and are asked to act as advisors on matters relevant to their academic or administrative experience, The granting of emeritus status to retiring faculty would not be automatic. A retiring professor would be nominated for emeritus status by the President and confirmed by the Board of Trustees, The Board approved this proposal. eS TONCy VT COMLTrIinyg WMeTIluUs Status bea 36 LVG" ae The right of utilization of Library and other facilities on and as-available basis. Continuance on College of the Virgin Islands mailing lists. Eligibility for College-sponsored group travel plans. Tuition waiver ona space available basis. The right to participate in academic attire at Commencement Exercises and other formal occasions. The right to attend faculty meetings. Professors and faculty emeriti shall have the same rights as their colleagues in active service to apply for and secure grants of research scholarships and fellowships granted by the College of the Virgin Islands. In addition, professors and faculty emeriti shall have the right to use the College of the Virgin Islands as their affiliated institution when ap- plying for such grants and fellowships from national foundations. Also, professors and faculty emeriti shall have the right to ask the administra- tion and department chairpersons for recommendations in support of their applications for such grants and fellowships. Responsibilities To keep the College informed of their current address and professional activities. To cite the- College of the Virgin Islands on all professional publications. To assist, to whatever extent possible, in the recruitment of faculty, staff and students forthe College of the Virgin Islands. In general, to act as good-will ambassadors for the College of the Virgin Islands. Philo sophy The practice of granting emeritus status to certain former faculty members is prevalent in many American Colleges and Universities. The philosophy underlying this tradition includes a recognition of distinguished service which a teacher may have rendered to the in- stitution over a period of years, and the desire to effecta continuing relation between the former faculty member and the institution to the benefit of both.