What does emeritus title mean?
Emeritus or emerita is an honorary title for professors who want to stay active in scholarship following retirement. A professor who does not seek or is not qualified or approved for emeritus status is considered a “retired academic.” Professors emeriti remain voting members of the University Faculty.
What does the word emerita mean?
adjective. (of a woman) retired or honorably discharged from active professional duty, but retaining the title of one’s office or position: Kate Johnson, Professor Emerita of Music.
What is Emerentus?
/ɪˈmer.ɪ.təs/ us. /ɪˈmer.ə.t̬əs/ no longer having a position, especially in a college or university, but keeping the title of the position: She became Emeritus Professor of Linguistics when she retired. Retiring & resigning.
What is another term for emeritus?
In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for emeritus, like: retired, revered, respected, retained on the rolls, professor-emeritus, associate professor, professor, assistant professor and regius.
How is emeritus used?
Emeritus is an honorary rank bestowed on some retired University faculty. Always use the contruction “professor emeritus” NOT “emeritus professor.” The title should be in lowercase; avoid constructions with the title before the name. John Williams was named professor emeritus of mathamatics in 1980.
What is a president emerita?
The Board of Trustees may grant President Emeritus status to a University president who is retiring or has retired from the position of president. The title of President Emeritus may be awarded posthumously.
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What do you mean by equable?
Definition of equable 1 : marked by lack of variation or change : uniform an equable distance apart. 2 : marked by lack of noticeable, unpleasant, or extreme variation or inequality an equable temperament.