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Emeriti
Association Bylaws and Privileges
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Approved
by the Emeriti
Association Membership May 22, 2008 Bylaws
Of The The name of the organization shall be "The University of Hartford Emeriti Association." Article II - Purposes The roles of the Association shall be (a) to provide a continuing social outlet for the membership, (b) to assist the University in achieving its academic and professional goals by utilizing the individual expertise of members to the best advantage of the institution, and specifically in areas where members are requested to help, and (c) to advocate the support of the University in assisting the membership to continue professional, educational, and scholarly activities. Article III - Membership 1. Any faculty member or administrator awarded emeritus status by the University shall be invited by the Emeriti Association to become a member of the Association. 2. Others may be nominated by a current member of the Association to become members. Such nominations shall be reviewed by the Executive Committee. Those who are recommended for membership by the Executive Committee shall be submitted for consideration to the membership at a regular meeting. A two-thirds majority vote of those present is required for approval. Individuals elected under this section shall have retired from the University and have made important contributions to the University for no fewer than ten years. Article IV - Officers 1. The officers of the Association shall be a Chairperson (Chairman, Chairwoman, or Chair, if a different title is preferred by the individual in office), a Vice Chairperson (or other title as with the latter position), a Secretary, a Treasurer and no fewer than eight (8) additional persons who will form the "Executive Committee." 2. Elections will take place at the fall meeting. Officers shall serve for one year, taking office at the conclusion of the fall semester meeting. Article V - Duties 1. The officers shall be responsible for the control and management of the affairs, property, and interests of the Association. 2. The Chairperson shall prepare the agenda and preside over all meetings, with the Assistant Chairperson as back-up in the event of the chairperson's absence or incapacity. 3. The Secretary shall record the actions of the Executive Committee and the full membership whenever it meets, and maintain an up-to-date membership roster. The Treasurer shall report the financial condition of the Association at meetings of the Executive Committee. 4. Executive Committee vacancies may be filled at the discretion of the Committee. 5. Upon relinquishing office, an officer shall surrender all records to his or her successor. Article VI - Meetings The entire group of emeriti shall normally meet once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Modest annual dues shall be paid by the membership to cover operating expenses. Article VIII - Amendment of Bylaws These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of those present at a regular meeting of the full membership. Amended April 17, 1996: Privileges of Emeritus Status at the 1. Excerpts from the 1996-97 Faculty Policy Manual regarding Emeritus Status: Paragraph 11.2 Emeritus Status . . . . . . An appointment to emeritus status carries with it the right to continued use of all University facilities, including the library, campus stores, and office space where available, and the right to participate in official University functions. Paragraph 13.8 Tuition Remission - Full-time active faculty members, those with emeritus status, and retired full-time faculty members with at least ten or more years of service at the University of Hartford, their spouses, and their dependent children have the privilege of attending college-level courses offered at the University in any session without payment of tuition, provided they meet the requirements for admission. The term "spouse" is defined as husband or wife of a full-time faculty member having the same domicile as that faculty member; the term "dependent child" is defined as one meeting the U.S. Internal Revenue Support Test. The privilege of tuition remission does not apply to application, registration, laboratory, graduation or student activity fees, nor for private instruction in music, fine arts, dance or similar activities. 2. Parking - The campus Public Safety Department will provide a free parking tag entitling the emeritus faculty member or administrator the privilege of parking in any unrestricted campus parking area. 3. Identification Card - The Registrar will provide an "Emeritus" photo identification card entitling the emeritus faculty member or administrator access to University facilities as described in paragraph 11.2 of the Faculty Policy Manual. RETURN TO EMERITI ASSOCIATION HOME PAGE |
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