The University of Oregon extends a number of its services to you during your retirement. These benefits are offered in appreciation of the years of service you have devoted to the University. The following summary was prepared by Human Resources and updated by the Tenure Reduction, and Emeriti Committee for your use. We hope you will enjoy the services available. Please call the phone numbers listed for additional information.
You will be eligible to enroll in classes at the University (space permitting) at staff rates if your last FTE on record is .50 or greater. You may enroll in the maximum number of credit hours. The staff rate applies only if you are taking a class for credit. You may audit a class at no charge, but the instructor's consent is required and registration is on a space-available basis. Retirees are not eligible to transfer their staff rates to a family member. Please contact Human Resources at 346-3159 to obtain staff fee information and forms.
Academic Support Accounts (ASA)
Retired faculty members are not eligible for Academic Support Accounts, but UO's policy allows faculty members on 600 hour appointments one year to use money remaining in their ASA. Contact Academic Affairs at 346-2041 if you need additional information.
You will be eligible for a staff discount rate on season tickets for all sports. Tickets may be obtained by contacting the Athletic Department Ticket Manager at 346-4461.
You will continue to be eligible for book discounts if you present your ID card at the time of purchase. Contact the University Bookstore at 346-4331 if you have questions.
If you wish to continue working on a craft or learn a new craft after you retire, you may do this through the ERB Memorial Union Craft Center at http://craftcenter.uoregon.edu.
The center has facilities available in a number of areas including ceramics, glass, graphics, jewelry, photography, fibers and woodworking. You may join the Craft Center at staff rates as long as you have your ID card. The center will send you a mailing of all classes offered each term if you request the list, or on an ongoing basis if you participate in the classes. For information on fees and classes call the Craft Center at 346- 4361.
The Computing Center continues e-mail for all faculty members who continue to work on reduced appointments after retirement. Retired faculty (including Officers of Administration) who do not work after retirement may contact the Computing Center to make arrangements to continue their e-mail account, including access to the Web, if interested. Call 346-1738.
As a retiree, you are entitled to receive an ID card. Take your current card to the Photo ID Program office in the ERB Memorial Union, Room 12, 346-3113.
You will have borrowing privileges at the library providing you have a validated ID card. Contact the Circulation Desk in the Knight Library at 346-3065 if you have questions.
Oregon Quarterly is distributed free to alumni of the University of Oregon living in the United States. If you are an alumnus and are not receiving the magazine, please let us know by contacting us at quarterly@uoregon.edu.
One year subscriptions (four issues) are available for $30 per year for U.S. residents or $40 per year for those living outside the United States (NOTE: Please make checks out to UO, putting OQ on the memo line). Please visit the Oregon Quarterly website for addition information.
Retirees who are not employed by the UO can apply for and receive a parking permit without charge. Retirees who return to work and are employed at the UO are required to pay for their parking permits during the periods they work. Contact the Department of Public Safety at 346-5444 to obtain a parking permit.
Student Recreation Center Membership
Retired faculty and staff have the opportunity to join the Student Recreation Center (SRC) at a reduced membership rate. Memberships are available per term or for the year. Membership is also available for a partner/spouse. Please check with the SRC for current membership rates.
The Physical Education and Recreation department offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities available throughout campus. Membership includes the opportunity to purchase Personal Training Services and overnight lockers. Locker are located in the SRC and Gerlinger Hall. Memberships may be purchased at the SRC Front Desk during all open hours, a valid UO ID card must be present. If you have any questions please call Physical Education and Recreation (PE&Rec) at 346-1043.
You may continue to contact Human Resources at 346-3159 with questions regarding your retirement benefits, health insurance, and related concerns
During fall term, retirees under age 65 may obtain flu shots at the University Health Center at a reduced rate. For fees and information call 346-4443.
Telecommunications Services maintains a permanent mailing list of emeritus faculty members who are eligible to receive an individually addressed copy of the University of Oregon Telephone Directory at their home. Call 346-1017 if you want to be added to this list.
Season ticket discounts are available if you order early. A senior citizen discount is available for both individual and season ticket purchases. Call the box office at 346-4191 for more information.
The University seeks to take into account, with its program of benefits for retired personnel, the experience, ability, capacity, and motivation of those retired from active service who wish to make a continuing contribution to their academic disciplines and to the University.
Voting Rights
1. Faculty legislation gives voting rights in the University Assembly to all emeritus faculty and recognizes that departments and minor faculties may extend the franchise at the local level.
2. Faculty members with emeritus status, including those who have activated a tenure reduction contract, shall retain departmental voting rights during the academic terms they are on the University payroll and are serving on active duty in an instructional or research capacity in that department.
3. A faculty member who serves on a departmental, minor faculty or university committee, shall retain regular voting rights on that committee during his/her tenure on it.
Assignment of Working Space and Support
Working space, including offices, laboratories, and library carrels, and services are precious and limited resources that will normally be allocated first to faculty on active duty in teaching and research. However, it is the University's intention to provide, insofar as available, working space and services to retired faculty so that they may continue professional activities as members of the faculty of the University of Oregon. Planning and assignment of space and services is the responsibility of deans, department heads, and directors, and includes judgment of the need for such space and services based on likely use of such resources by the retired faculty person. Prior to retirement a faculty member may apply to the department head for space, secretarial services, and supplies needed in the continued pursuit of the faculty members' professional activities. Deans, department heads, and directors may respond affirmatively to such requests once the needs of the regular active-duty faculty have been met.
Research and Travel
Retired faculty may continue to make application to appropriate University offices for financial support for continuing research and for funds to support travel to professional meetings. Requests for such financial support from regular faculty on active duty, and especially from younger members of the professorate, will be given first priority in allocating such resources.
Retired faculty may also submit proposals through the University for grants from outside agencies to support their scholarly activities, and may serve as principal investigators on such grants. It is expected that the assignment of working space and support for such grant-supported research must follow the principles set out in the previous section.
Utilization of Retiree's Services
Retired faculty who are not on appointment are not obligated to render measurable and identifiable services to the University; however, a retired faculty member may volunteer to perform tasks or undertake responsibilities for the University consistent with his/her expertise and experience.
University Catalog Listing
Emeritus faculty are listed in the University Bulletin in the section for the appropriate department. This listing will continue for life.
Last Updated February 3, 2009