At the time of full service retirement the title Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) shall be conferred on every member of the faculty who has served the University (SFSU) for at least ten years in .6 time or higher employment, fifteen years at .4 or higher, or the aggregated equivalent. Breaks in service do not disqualify a faculty member from attaining Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status. In cases of disability retirement, the Provost may confer Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status. Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status may be conferred posthumously. Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status may be denied or revoked by the President for cause and emeriti faculty must be in good standing.
In the Spring semester, the Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development will notify the colleges/library of the deadline to submit names of faculty who wish to be considered for Emerita/Emeritus status. Emerita/Emeritus status is granted annually at the end of the spring semester.
Spring 2025 Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx)
Privileges of Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status:
The privileges of emeritus faculty members are listed in detail in San Francisco State University policy Emerita/Emeritus Status S25-147. The following is excerpted from that document:
In recognition and appreciation of the professional, scholarly and creative contributions of the faculty before retirement, and an acknowledgment that these activities do not end with retirement, it is the policy of San Francisco State University to honor its distinguished retired faculty with Emerita/Emeritus status, to encourage their continued association with the University and to provide, where possible, for the continued support of their scholarly and creative interests.
Basic privileges of Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) status shall include:
- An Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) faculty identification card
- Library and technology privileges (as available), including but not limited to email. Technology privileges are provided based on available budget, resources, and University compliance requirements (typically around digital security).
- Use of any special faculty facilities on campus and in the library
- Use of University recreational facilities
- Free admission to University athletic and cultural events
- Invitations to participate in all public ceremonies of the University
- Other privileges designated by the President
Emeriti (Emerita/Emeritus/Emeritx) faculty are encouraged to participate in the academic life of their department or the library and to continue their own research, scholarly, teaching, and creative activities. If in either of these capacities they continue to work at the University, an attempt will be made to offer them the following extended privileges:
- Free parking, if available after all active faculty and staff members have had their parking needs to be met. For further information, contact the Office of Parking & Transportation.
- Right to administer grants, contracts or other research projects funded by resources outside the California State University (CSU) system.