An honorary rank awarded to retirees who have tenure in the professorial ranks and have served the university with distinction.
Recommendation for emeritus status shall be made by the members of the retiree's academic department through administrative channels to the President for presentation to the Board of Control. (Board of Control Policy 16.8)
Emeritus faculty shall be invited to participate in commencement processions and similar ceremonies and be entitled to certain other privileges within the University such as parking and library access.