Emeritus status is an honorary designation available to a trustee or former president who is retired from KCC, has provided distinguished service to the college and the community, and who continues to make ongoing contributions in support of student success and college initiatives. Distinguished service is understood to mean service which goes beyond the normal duties and responsibilities of the appointment and which have had extraordinary impact on the community Kankakee Community College serves. Ongoing contributions is understood to mean consistent donations of time, talent, and resources directly to the college or to the KCC Foundation. To be considered for the status of emeritus, a candidate must be nominated by a current member of Kankakee Community College’s Board of Trustees. The title must be approved by a majority vote of the trustees.
The Board may award and revoke the emeritus status at its sole discretion. A President Emeritus will not serve in an administrative capacity at Kankakee Community College.
Privileges:
- A resolution naming the retired president as President Emeritus or retired trustee as Trustee Emeritus.
- Use of the title “President Emeritus” or “Trustee Emeritus” in community and professional activities.
- Invitations to Kankakee Community College events and activities