Since the need for space at MU is increasing and funding for new construction and additions to existing buildings is scarce, all units in the University must constantly assess the use of and needs for space. To assist in the unit’s review of their own space usage, the Council of Deans has requested that some guidelines be provided by the campus regarding the allocation of space for emeritus faculty. Therefore, these space assignments guidelines provide some rationale to each Dean/Vice Chancellor on the criteria that should be met when allocating space to present and future emeritus faculty.
The consideration of office space for Emeritus faculty shall be determined at the departmental administration level.
There is no entitlement to office space that accompanies emeritus status. However, if space is available and an individual’s activities justify it, the space assignment for emeritus faculty should use the following criteria:
- Is the individual actively involved in official activities of the University? If so, and if available, space should usually be provided. Active is defined as contributing in a significant amount to on-campus teaching, advising, or research/scholarly productivity.
- The portion of office space allocated should be proportional to the contribution to the department mission. Shared offices would be the norm for emeritus faculty members maintaining less than full time involvement and contribution.
- If an emeritus faculty member’s appointment or contribution is less than .25 FTE per week, no office space should normally be provided.
- For all other types of space usually assigned to a faculty member, such as research labs, greenhouses, animal quarters, etc., the same criteria listed above should apply.
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