1.0 Reason for Policy

To confer a title of distinction on a dean of the University of Manitoba who has given distinguished service to his/her faculty during the term of office.

2.0 Criteria

The title of Dean Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred on a dean who has served as dean for at least five years. The title can be conferred at any time after the expiry of the term as dean. A Dean Emeritus/Emerita, upon retirement, is eligible to be considered for the title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita.

2.1 Nominations

Nominations for Dean Emeritus/Emerita are to be submitted to the faculty council according to the procedures of the particular faculty. All deliberations should be in confidential session. The nominations should be accompanied by supporting material outlining the individual's contributions to the faculty. Nominations that receive an affirmative vote shall go forward to the Chancellor's Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Governors.

2.2 Length of Term

The appointment of Dean Emeritus/Emerita is for life.

2.3 Recognition

The honour is the most important aspect of this title. However, it is acknowledged that some individuals holding the title Dean Emeritus/Emerita may require facilities such as office and laboratory space. The responsibility for supplying such resources lies with the faculty concerned.

2.4 Other

The above information is applicable to directors of schools, except the title to be conferred will be "Director Emeritus/Emerita".

2.5 Further Information

Nominations should be submitted to the University Secretary, Room 312 Administration Building. Deadline for receipt of nominations is December 31 for consideration by the Committee in January.
Further information is available from this office (telephone 474-6167).

3.0 Accountability

3.1 The University Secretary is responsible for advising the President that a formal review of the Policy is required.

3.2 The University Secretary is responsible for the communication, administration and interpretation of this Policy.

4.0 Secondary Documents

The Approving Body may approve Procedures which are secondary to and comply with this Policy.

5.0 Review

5.1 Formal Policy reviews will be conducted every ten (10) years. The next scheduled review date for this Policy is January 26, 2020 .

5.2 In the interim, this Policy may be revised or rescinded if:

(a) the Approving Body deems necessary; or
(b) the relevant Bylaw, Regulations or Policy is revised or rescinded.

5.3 If this Policy is revised or rescinded, all Secondary Documents will be reviewed as soon as reasonably possible in order to ensure that they:

(a) comply with the revised Policy; or
(b) are in turn rescinded.

6.0 Effect on Previous Statements

6.1 This Policy supersedes the following:

(a) all previous Board/Senate Policies, Procedures, and resolutions on the subject matter contained herein; and
(b) all previous Administration Policies, Procedures, and directives on the subject matter contained herein;
(c) Policy: Dean Emeritus approved June 28, 1984.

7.0 Cross References