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 Emerit Committee for your use. These are the services currently available; this information may change in order to remain up-to-date.
We hope you will enjoy the services available. Please call the phone numbers listed for additional information.
- Academic Studies
- Athletic Tickets
- Bookstore
- Craft Center
- Identification Cards
- Library
- Oregon Quarterly
- Parking on Campus
- Student Recreation Center Membership
- Retirement Information
- Telephone Directory
- University Theater
- Emerit Faculty
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.
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 541-346-4461.
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 541-346-4331 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 541-346- 4361.
On retiring, lifelong access to email is granted automatically to anyone given "retired" status. More information is available in the UO Service Portal. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Service Desk at 541-346-4357.
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.
Retirees who have a valid ID card are eligible for the same privileges as regular staff. 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 web site for addition information.
Any university faculty granted emerit status and retired employees who are not receiving compensation from the university have access to free day permits. Each day, you can log on to the parking portal and access a free day permit in any available commuter zone. If you have any questions regarding the parking permit for retired employees, please contact the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Parking and Transportation, https://parking.uoregon.edu/.
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
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.
Participation in Faculty Governance
An emerit faculty member will retain full governance rights - including voting rights- within their school or department whenever on the University payroll and serving actively in an instructional or research capacity. In addition, a school or department may, if it wishes, grant such rights to emerit faculty at other times.
An emerit faculty member may introduce and address motions in the Faculty Senate and Faculty Assembly, as provided by the Constitution and bylaws adopted by those bodies.
Use of University Facilities and Resources
The University will provide, insofar as reasonably possible, working space and academic services to emerit faculty so they may continue their academic activities. Deans, department heads and directors will be responsible for assigning such space and services, considering, among other criteria, the likelihood an emerit faculty member will make sustained, productive use of them.
An emerit faculty member also may apply for University financial support for research, travel to professional meetings, and the like. Again, Deans, department heads and directors will rule on such applications, considering always the typically high priority of regular, active-duty faculty members.
Parking
Any university faculty granted emerit status, who are not receiving compensation from the university have access to free day permits. Each day, you can log on to the parking portal and access a free day permit in any available commuter zone. If you have any questions regarding the parking permit for retired employees, please contact the Department of Public Safety’s Office of Parking and Transportation, https://parking.uoregon.edu/..
Telephone Directory
Telecommunications Services maintains a permanent mailing list of emerit 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.
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