Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic

Policies & Reports

Policy and Procedures for Academic Staff
Award of the Honour “Professor Emeritus/Emerita”

The title Professor Emeritus/Emerita is an honour bestowed by the President upon retiring colleagues. It is given in recognition of retirees’ service to the University of Saskatchewan as teachers and scholars. Award of the title will be automatically conferred on all retiring faculty.

STANDARDS

The honour Professor Emeritus/Emerita will be bestowed if the following criterion is met:

The faculty member holds tenure and the rank of Full Professor at the time of retirement. Both in-scope and out-of-scope faculty are eligible.

PROCEDURES

Submissions for the award of the title Professor Emeritus/Emerita may be considered at any time, but should normally be submitted well in advance of the retirement date.

The Dean’s Office is responsible for submitting an up-to-date curriculum vitae on behalf of the retiring colleague.