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SiMON FRASER

As amended and approved 

by Senate May 8, 1978 

To...... 

VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC

Su6ject.PROFESSOR.

Date.. APRIL 20, 1978

For some time there have been proposals that this

University adopt the long-established practice of many

universities in providing for the designation "professor

emeritus" (using the masculine, feminine, or plural forms

as appropriate) . Much information was collected from a

goodly number of institutions and other sources and it was

clear that there are many variations in the principles,

policies and procedures used. In brief, an institution

decides on what it considers appropriate. There have been

a number of intensive discussions, particularly with the

Deans, with agreement that the policy proposed should be

kept as uncomplicated as possible.

It is recommended that Senate approve, and recommend

approval to the Board, policy as follows -

"Professors Emeriti -

Any full professor who has served Simon Fraser University at

that rank for ten years or more and who retires (not leaves

the university - minimum age fifty-five) shall be automatically

made Professor Emeritus (or Professor Emerita) of this University,

a title held for life. Such title shall be independent of any

other employment the professor may seek or take thereafter.

Professors Emeripi/Il

d in the University Calendars

as such, shalL4rnve ho ii to supervise graduate students

under normal Senate Regulations, and shall be members of

Exceptions to this policy can be made only by the Board of Governors

on the advice of the President who will himself/herself seek proper

The interpretation and application of this policy will be 

determined by the President. 