Rogue Community College Board of Education

AP 2800 Emeritus Status Designation

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Purpose
To establish the process and criteria for granting emeritus status to eligible Rogue Community College (RCC) employees in recognition of distinguished service to the institution.

Eligibility
All RCC employees who have served the institution for at least 15 years of continuous service are eligible for emeritus status consideration at or near the time of retirement.
This procedure does not apply to the College President, whose emeritus status is granted by the Board of Education (Board) at the Board’s discretion.

Criteria for Emeritus Status
Nominees must demonstrate a record of excellence, commitment, and service to RCC through the following:

1. Outstanding and distinguished service beyond normal duties and responsibilities, having an extraordinary impact on the college and/or broader community.
2. Exceptional dedication and contributions to the College, exemplifying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, civic responsibility, vision, and leadership.
3. Exemplary performance in one or more areas of teaching, scholarship, and/or service in an outstanding manner over an extended period (minimum of 15 years).
4. Strong commitment to the College’s mission, goals, students, and overall well-being as an academic institution in the community.

Nomination and Approval Process

1. Nomination: Any RCC employee may nominate a retiring or retired employee who meets the eligibility requirements using the nomination form, available on the Human Resources SharePoint site.
2. Supervisor and Department Chair/Coordinator Endorsement:
   The nomination form must include endorsement from the employee’s immediate supervisor, and for faculty nominees, the department chair/coordinator (if applicable).
3. Vice President Endorsement: The completed nomination is then submitted to the appropriate Vice President for endorsement.
4. President Review: Endorsed nominations are submitted to the College President for review.
5. Board Approval: The College President submits qualified nominees to the Board of Education for consideration and approval.

Nominations must be submitted within one year following the employee’s retirement date. Nominations received beyond this timeframe will not be considered, except in the case of posthumous recognition.

It is preferred that the Board approve and award emeritus status at a meeting prior to the employee’s retirement date.

Recognition
Recipients will be recognized by the Board of Education at a public meeting and may be invited to participate in college events and activities as appropriate. The emeritus designation identifies the individual as a continuing member of the RCC community.

Posthumous Recognition
The Board may award emeritus status posthumously at its discretion.

Revocation of Status
Emeritus status may be revoked at any time at the discretion of the Board of Education.

Rescinds Procedure Number: V.D.070: Emeritus Awards

Approved:  August 13, 2020

Revised: June 21, 2022; June 17, 2025; February 10, 2026