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(1) These Procedures provide for the award of emeritus titles to honour and acknowledge distinguished academic service to La Trobe University (‘University’). (2) These Procedures apply to eligible academic staff members. (3) Refer to the Recruitment Policy. (4) On the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, Academic Board may confer the title of emeritus professor on any professor or former professor of the University in recognition of distinguished academic service. (5) Candidates should be able to demonstrate: (6) Candidates will normally have served in a senior position in the University for a minimum of 10 years. (7) The Pro Vice-Chancellor/Head of School/nominator is required to submit a clear written recommendation of support to the Vice-Chancellor and also attach the nominee’s curriculum vitae. (8) The Pro Vice-Chancellor/Head of School/nominator should discuss their recommendation with potential nominees. (9) Appointment as an emeritus professor is honorary (i.e. unpaid). (10) A University access card will be issued to be used for identification, building access and library purposes. (11) Subject to the Pro Vice-Chancellor’s approval, an emeritus professor may also be granted: (12) Formal arrangements for the conferral of title will involve the attendance of the recipient or representative at a forthcoming graduation ceremony of their former College (13) For all purposes of courtesy and on ceremonial occasions, an emeritus professor is regarded respectively as a professor of the University, but is not eligible to be a member of the Academic Board or ex officio member of any College. (14) Emeritus professors will be required to comply with relevant legislation, the University’s Code of Conduct, rules, policies and procedures and to conduct themselves in a way that is appropriate and does not compromise the University’s reputation. (15) Emeritus professors working within the University and collaborating with University staff may be required to enter into an agreement with the University concerning issues such as the ownership of intellectual property and confidentiality. For further information contact the Research Office. (16) A retiring staff member given emeriti status may at the discretion of the Head of School have rooms and facilities provided. This is subject to the approval of the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College or when the unit is not part of a College, on the initiative of the head of the unit. Also refer to the Emeritus, Adjunct and Honorary Staff Space Allocation Policy. (17) The title is conferred in perpetuity. However, the University retains the right to remove the title in certain circumstances, e.g. the conferee commits a serious criminal offence, a conflict of interest arises or it is considered that damage may be caused to the reputation of the University by continued association with the person. (18) For the purpose of this procedure:Emeritus Professor Appointments Procedure
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedure
Conferring of Title - Professors
Eligibility
Making a Recommendation
Discussion With Potential Nominees
Payment
Entitlements for the Term of Appointment
Formal Arrangements for Conferring the Title
Status
Obligations of Appointees
Intellectual Property
Rooms and Facilities - Retiring Staff
Removal of Title
Section 5 - Definitions