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Emeritus Rank

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Emeritus Rank

  1. The designation of Emeritus rank may be awarded to trustees or retirees of Sauk Valley Community College as an honorary title which recognizes the value the College places on the experience, knowledge, and meritorious contributions of its retiring/retired trustees and employees. Emeritus rank encourages retiring/retired trustees and employees to remain a part of the College, maintain their professional identity, and continue to be productive members of the educational community while enhancing the college's mission.
  2. It is the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees to award Emeritus rank.
  3. An individual must meet the following criteria to be eligible for Emeritus rank:
    1. Has served at Sauk Valley Community College a minimum of ten full-time years as an employee or at least two full elected terms as a trustee;
    2. Has or will retire from Sauk Valley Community College or from the Board of Trustees;
    3. Has meritorious contributions to the college's mission outside of regular duties as outlined in their job description or in Board policy; and
    4. Serves as a positive role model to students, employees, trustees, and community members.

4. A nomination letter addressing the criteria for eligibility for Emeritus rank will be  delivered to the Board Chair of the College Trustees or designee. Candidates may be nominated by their peers or self-nominated. the Board Chair will take the nomination letter to the Board of Trustees for discussion. The Board of Trustees will approve or deny the candidate's nomination based on the criteria for Emeritus eligibility requirements. Nominees who are granted or denied Emeritus rank by the Board of Trustees will receive written notification from Human Resources.

5. The College reserves the right to remove the title of Emeritus if the former trustee or employee is associated with any legal impropriety or other act that brings dishonor to the College.

6.  The following privileges will be granted to recipients of the Emeritus rank:

  1. The designation of Emeritus rank will be declared on the SVCC website;
  2. The title may be used for any external presentations publications, and communications;
  3. The College will recognize individuals awarded the rank of Emeritus at commencement following retirement;
  4. The cost and conditions for attendance at campus events will be the same as current employees and trustees;
  5. Those with Emeritus rank will be allowed to use the college's Google and library services; and
  6. Trustees with Emeritus rank will be sponsored by the College as a Lifetime Member of the Illinois Community College Trustee Association.

Revised: 04-22-2019, 02-24-2025
Cabinet Reviewed: 09-03-2024