Staff Emeritus

Policy Information  

Policy Name: Staff Emeritus

Owner: VP of Finance & Strategy and VP of Advancement

Author: AVP of Inclusive Excellence

Contact information: abergstrom@css.edu, asansoucie@css.edu

Effective Date: 09/01/2026

Next Review Date: 01/02/2031

Applicable Laws, regulations, compliance: N/A

I. Purpose

Staff Emerita/Emeritus status is an honorary designation awarded to retiring staff members who have demonstrated sustained excellence, significant institutional impact, and faithful service to The College of St. Scholastica. This designation recognizes meritorious service and continued connection to the College community.

II. Definitions

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III. Policy

  • A letter of nomination should be prepared by the retiring staff member or their immediate supervisor by XXX 

  • The recipient of the nomination letter will review the nomination and draft a brief written recommendation.

  • Forward the original nomination and recommendation to the next level in the reporting structure.

  • Recommendations are added at each subsequent level until the nomination reaches the President. 

  • A staff member is granted Staff Emerita/Emeritus status upon recommendation of the President.

The staff member will be eligible for all the rights and privileges of status within the first year of gaining Emeritus status.
 

IV. Individuals and entities affected by this policy

All staff of the CSS community who meet the eligibility requirements.

V. Related documents, forms, and procedures

Staff Emeritus
Nomination form
Rubric

VI. History and updates

The College reserves the right to modify policies at any time, ensuring the involvement of relevant committees and constituents in the decision-making process (e.g., policy committee, faculty assembly, staff council, student government association, etc.)

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