11.2 Retirement of a Staff Member

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to clarify the procedures, conditions, and University courtesies to staff retirees.

Definition of Retirement

Resignation from the University for any reason at age 59.5 or older.

Retiring Staff Responsibilities

A retiring staff member must provide written notification of the impending retirement to the immediate supervisor, with copies to the department head, the area vice president, and the chief human resources officer, no later than 30 days prior to the last day of employment, not including accrued vacation. Note: A retiring vice president should submit the notice of retirement to the president and the chief human resources officer. After providing written notification, the retiring employee also needs to submit their resignation in Workday.

In order to expedite retirement benefits, the staff member should consult with the Office of Human Resources at least six months prior to retirement in order to make arrangements for the payment of benefits.

University Services for Staff Retirees

Staff members who have been employed by the University for ten years or more, in regular full-time positions, and retire at age 62 or later, will have the following privileges extended to them as retirees:

1. Library privileges equivalent to that of regular full-time staff.

2. Retirees and Emeriti may retain their email account at the discretion of the University in accordance with the Computer Acceptable Use Policy and Employment Separation Procedures.

3. Participation in social events equivalent to that of regular full-time staff.

Staff retirees may obtain a Retired Staff Falcon ID Card. This can be requested after your last day of employment, from Falcon Card Services. 

For information regarding continuation of benefits available to retirees, please consult the Employee Benefits Handbook or contact the benefits specialist in the Office of Human Resources at hr@spu.edu.