The Faculty Senate seeks nominations of individuals for Emeriti status from the academic faculty and/or administrative staff, currently retired, to be selected for recognition at the December Commencement each year. Nominees must have been members of the faculty or members of the administrative staff, in the service of the University for ten or more years, who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, research, or service.

Nominations for Emeriti Faculty are to be made to the Committee on Faculty Honors of the Faculty Senate. Nominations for administrative staff are to be made to Administrative Council. A further discussion of the procedures is found in the the Policies and Procedures Manual, II:02:06.

Emeriti faculty and administrators will receive special recognition at Fall Commencement each year. A call for nominations will be sent out in the spring and fall terms each year.

A paper nomination is also available by completing the form below and submitting with the required documents.

EMERITI NOMINATION FORM

• A letter of recommendation explaining the individual's contribution to JSU.
• A brief curriculum vitae and other appropriate supporting documentation.

The Letter of Recommendation and Vitae may be supplemented with the following documents:

• Letters of support from colleagues and alumni, and/or
• Address and phone number of nominee so the individual can be notified of selection