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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1986
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED268916 |
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- The Emeritus College: Boon or Boondoggle? Auerbach, A. J. Clubs College Faculty Faculty Organizations Gerontology Higher Education Older Adults Organizations (Groups) Participation Teacher Retirement The kind of life led by retired faculty and the benefits of belonging to an Emeritus College are discussed. It is suggested that most retired faculty continue to reside in the communities where they spent many years working. They may use the college library and attend functions at the college. They are candidates for the unique organization that may be called an Emeritus College, or center or club, one of which has been formed at Southern Illinois University. The Emeritus College provides the opportunity to maintain associations, do creative writing, give occasional lectures, and socialize with old colleagues. Such an organization must assure administrators and younger faculty that retirees will not interfere, duplicate, or substitute for any teacher, researcher, graduate assistant, or any salaried employed of the university. There should be a clear understanding that retired faculty can serve only in a complementary capacity to enrich the service of the university. It is concluded that some form of official organization of retired faculty fits in with the trend of the times: to provide creative opportunities for educated retirees to help maintain their health, stability, and morale; to involve their expertise and maturity for the benefit of the college; and to encourage interest in the older years. (SW)