Emeritus Status

Policy No. AA002

Policy Statement

The Fashion Institute of Technology (“FIT” or “the college”) honors the lifetime commitment of educators and leaders whose extraordinary service has shaped the institution. To recognize this legacy, FIT may confer the honorary title of “Emeritus” or “Emerita” upon Retired, full-time faculty and administrators who have demonstrated distinguished service and lasting contributions to the college’s mission. The status of Emeritus/Emerita reflects the college’s appreciation for the retiree’s professional impact and encourages continued voluntary engagement with FIT’s academic and community life.

Who is Affected by this Policy

• Full-time Classroom and Non-Classroom Faculty
• Administrators

Policy Information

• Responsible Administrator(s): Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
• Responsible Office(s): Academic Affairs and Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
• Implementation History: Issued April 1977; Updated October 1991, December 2014, December 2025; Reviewed May 2021
• Contact(s): Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

View Official Policy 

AA002, Emeritus Status (.pdf)
*This PDF document is the official version of this policy.