Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A)
Appointment
(1)
The trustee
emeritus designation is reserved for a retiring board of trustee member who has
provided significant, substantive service to benefit cuyahoga community college
students and enhance the educational, training and public service mission of
the institution. The trustee has established throughout his or her tenure on
the board, a record of unmatched commitment through documented acts and deeds
to cuyahoga community college. Actively engaged through policy development and
implementation, the trustee has enabled the college to accomplish its mission
and strategic priorities through innovative programs and
operations.
(2)
It is expected, also, that the trustee has demonstrated
a history of professional accomplishment, national and state board/college
representation and community engagement that would warrant external recognition
and that would bring honor and distinction to the individual and the
college.
(3)
The trustee emeritus designation is to be awarded at
the conclusion of the final term of the board member at the last official
meeting or immediately thereafter. The recipient will be deemed ineligible for
re-appointment to the cuyahoga community college board of trustee by the
appointing authorities in the future.
(B)
Emeriti
qualifications. Candidates for the trustee emeritus must demonstrate a history
of distinguished and noteworthy commitment to the college and community in the
following ways:
(1)
Serve on the board a minimum of fifteen consecutive years or
three terms.
(2)
Attend, at a high ratio, board and committee meetings,
retreats, state and national meetings, and other activities that foster board
engagement, development and active participation.
(3)
Known as an
advocate for the college and its students at the local, state, and national
levels through attendance and visible involvement in student-centered
initiatives.
(4)
Exhibit a dedication to students and the college by
attending and engaging in college events, including but not limited to
commencements, convocations, educational programs, student activities, college
foundation benefits, re-accreditation visits, and institutional membership
groups such as the league of innovation.
(5)
Contribute
monetarily in support of college initiatives and the college
foundation.
(6)
Exemplify public decorum and demeanor expected of a
trustee and representative of the college.
(7)
Achieve in
professional, civic and community roles.
(C)
Nomination.
Eligibility for trustee emeriti is assessed by the executive committee of the
board of trustees in consultation with the college president to ensure that
candidates meet all the qualifications noted above. If it is determined that
all criteria are met or exceeded, a resolution is prepared and presented for a
vote by the cuyahoga community college board of trustees.
(D)
Emeritus
privileges. The following privileges will be afforded the trustee
emeriti:
(1)
Photograph with an entitled "trustee emeriti" plaque is
displayed in the cuyahoga community college board room.
(2)
The trustee
emeritus name is included in publications along with the names of standing
members of the board of trustees.
(3)
Special guest at
college and trustee events and activities, where appropriate.
(4)
Invitation to
participate in ad hoc groups or committees where expertise may be
beneficial.
(5)
Receive college publications to be kept abreast of
college initiatives.
