III. Faculty Retirement

A. Retirement Preparation

• Faculty members contemplating retirement should review the Human Resources Pre-Retirement Checklist at least six to twelve months prior to their intended retirement date.

• Provost's Office - Seminar on Retirement

B. Retirement Process HOP 2-2420

• Faculty members submit either a letter or email to their Department Chair stating their intent to retire with an effective retirement date.

  • Standard retirement dates are 5/31 or 8/31.

• The Department Chair must officially accept the retirement in writing through either an email or letter.

  • The acceptance must confirm the effective retirement date. Letters should be signed and dated.

• Copies of the retirement letter and Department Chair's acceptance should be sent to all other departments or centers where the faculty member has concurrent appointments, including courtesy or zero percent time appointments.

• More from CNS Faculty Affairs

C. Retirement Resources