Application and Decision Processes

Eligible faculty members may initiate the application process by submitting a letter of intent to their Dean and Department Chair. Ordinarily, this letter will be submitted one year prior to the faculty member’s anticipated entry into the phased retirement program in order to facilitate department planning.

The Department Chair will consult with the Dean regarding the impact on departmental resources.

In the case of joint appointments, both Department Chairs must receive the written request and consult with their appropriate Deans.

If approved, the Dean will forward the request to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for final review and approval. After which the applicant will be informed whether their request has been approved.  Upon receiving approval, the applicant should make an appointment with the Human Resources Department to obtain complete details of phased retirement. The Office of the Provost will prepare a phased retirement agreement between the applicant and the University during the annual letter of agreement (LOA) process, to be signed by the President.

The decision of the University to permit phased retirement in each case is at the University’s discretion, and its decision is final. Denial of a request, however, does not preclude the approval of a subsequent request.