31.08.01.I1 Granting of Emeritus Status to Faculty and Staff

Approved: January 8, 2018
Reviewed: March 25, 2019
Next Scheduled Review: March 25, 2024

Rule Statement

This rule provides guidelines by which Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) staff may be granted the designation of “Emeritus” (emeritus) by the Board of Regents (board) of The Texas A&M University System (A&M System) as described in A&M System Policy 31.08, Emeritus.

Reason for Rule

This rule implements A&M System Regulation 31.08.01, Granting of Emeritus Status to Faculty and Staff, which provides guidelines by which TTI staff may be granted the designation of emeritus. The rule specifies the titles, eligibility, selection procedures, privileges and responsibilities with the emeritus designation.

Procedures and Responsibilities

1. Titles

TTI titles that are eligible for emeritus nominations include: Agency Director, Executive Associate Agency Director, Associate Agency Director, Assistant Agency Director, staff members at TTI who have been selected as Regents Fellow Service Award recipients, and other senior professional staff, if recommended by the Agency Director.

2. Eligibility Criteria

The emeritus title is conferred at retirement upon individuals who have made significant contributions to TTI through long and distinguished service, holding the titles designated for consideration. As a general rule, more than 10 years of employment with TTI would be considered long service; however, exceptions can be made in the length of service if recommended by the Agency Director.

3. Procedures for Nomination

Nominations will include a letter of recommendation from the Agency Director, along with a summary of significant contributions to the agency and a biographical sketch of the individual nominated. The Agency Director will submit nominations through appropriate A&M System administrators to the Board of Regents for approval. Also, the individual must have conducted himself/herself in a manner consistent with the code of ethical conduct found in System Policy 07.01, Ethics, throughout the individual’s employment.

4. Privileges and Responsibilities

The privileges and responsibilities for individuals granted emeritus status are included in A&M System Regulation 31.08.01, Granting of Emeritus to Faculty and Staff.

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