Policies for Public Comment Impact

Policies for Public Comment

BOG Policy on Emeriti Faculty and Staff

The Fairmont State University Board of Governors held a meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and approved issuance of this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to the proposed adoption of a new BOG Policy, “Emeriti Faculty and Staff.” This proposed policy establishes and defines the policy and process for awarding emeritus status to retired faculty and staff.

PROPOSED Policy on Emeriti Faculty and Staff

The proposed policy is out for the required 30-day public comment period and may be viewed on our website.  If you have comments to offer regarding the proposed amended policy, please submit those comments to publiccomment@fairmontstate.edu.  Comments will be accepted through Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.