Intent

This procedure establishes the process for the granting of the title Professor Emeritus.

Scope

This procedure applies to nomination of a Professor for the granting of the title of Professor Emeritus.

Definitions

Professor Emeritus is a prestigious title which may be accorded to Professors who on retirement or resignation meet the criteria for the granting of the title.

Procedure

Stage 1

Two senior colleagues of the University will jointly nominate a retiring or resigning Professor for appointment as a Professor Emeritus.  The nomination will be made to the SDVC for consideration and the nominators will be reasonably confident the nominee will meet the eligibility criteria defined in the Professores Emeriti Policy.

The SDVC will consider the nomination, and, if in agreement with the nominators that the nominee will likely meet the eligibility criteria, will submit the nomination to the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee.

Stage 2

The Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee shall determine whether the candidate meets the eligibility criteria for the granting of the title of Professor Emeritus. The Committee is able to request whatever relevant information it requires concerning the candidate in order to make its determination. If the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee believes that the eligibility criteria have been satisfied, the Committee will advise the Vice Chancellor on the merits of the nomination.

Stage 3

The Vice Chancellor will consider the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee advice and, subject to the Vice Chancellor’s endorsement, will request the Awards and Ceremonies Committee to consider the nomination.

If the Awards and Ceremonies Committee endorses the nomination the University Secretary will forward the candidate’s name to Council with a recommendation for the granting of the title of Professor Emeritus.

Stage 4

The Council will consider the recommendation for appointment and advise the Vice Chancellor of its decision, which in turn will be conveyed to the candidate.

Notification

If Council resolves to grant the title of Professor Emeritus, a formal letter of offer will be made to the recipient by the Vice Chancellor.

If a nomination is not taken forward the Provost’s Office will inform the nominators if it fails at Stage 1 and the Secretariat if it fails at Stages 2 to 4.

Related policy instruments

Professores Emeriti Policy

Schedules/Appendices

Nil

Related documents and legislation

Administration

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