Emeritus/Distinguished Service Honor

1500.425 EMERITUS/DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HONOR

A. HONORS COMMITTEE

The president will annually appoint a committee of two faculty, two exempt and two classified to review nominations of retired staff for emeritus or distinguished status.

B. HONORS

The board of trustees has authorized the following honors for retired employees who have served the institution with distinction over a lengthy career.

1. Professor Emeritus
   This award is presented to a faculty member upon retirement from Wenatchee Valley College who has demonstrated outstanding and distinguished service to Wenatchee Valley College during the past 15 years. Criteria for selection include, but are not limited to, dedication and service to Wenatchee Valley College and the profession as evidenced by:
   1. Activities that enhance the image of Wenatchee Valley College (teaching, publications, research).
   2. Outstanding long-term contribution to Wenatchee Valley College (implementation of an innovative project, etc.)
   3. Innovation and creativity.
   4. Commitment of both time and energy.
   5. Retirement from Wenatchee Valley College.
      Upon nomination by the faculty or administration, a recommendation along with accompanying documentation will be forwarded to the honors committee.
2. Dean Emeritus
   This award is presented to an administrator, upon retirement from Wenatchee Valley College, who has demonstrated outstanding and distinguished service to Wenatchee Valley College during the past ten years. Criteria for selection include, but are not limited to, dedication and service to Wenatchee Valley College and the profession as evidenced by:
   1. Activities that enhance the image of Wenatchee Valley College;
   2. Administrative leadership and philosophy that generates support of the staff, faculty and administration.
   3. Participation in community activities.
   4. Retirement from Wenatchee Valley College.
   5. Upon nomination by the faculty or administration, a recommendation along with accompanying documentation will be forwarded to an emeritus selection committee chosen by the college president.
3. Distinguished Service Award
   The distinguished service award is presented to a retiring classified or exempt employee who has demonstrated outstanding and distinguished service to Wenatchee Valley College over a 20-year period of service. Criteria for the selection of award include, but are not limited to, dedication and service to Wenatchee Valley College as evidenced by:
   1. Commitment of both time and energy.
   2. Activities that enhance the image of Wenatchee Valley College.
   3. Retirement from Wenatchee Valley College.

C. NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS

1. Nominations for honors status are submitted to the president, who calls the honors committee to consider nominations. A majority vote is required to recommend a candidate for consideration by the board of trustees. Recommendations of the committee shall be submitted to the president who will present that recommendation to the board of trustees for their consideration and action.
2. Recipients of this award will have their name published in the college catalog and will receive a plaque and a gold card, providing complimentary admission to all college-sponsored activities and the foundation annual dinner, a complimentary parking permit, and complimentary use of the college library.

Approved by the President’s Cabinet: 9/12/01
Last reviewed: 9/17/19
Procedure contact: Human Resources

Related policies and procedures
500.425 Emeritus-Distinguished Service Honor Policy