Resolutions noting the retirement of an outstanding faculty member and expressing appreciation for their years of service may be submitted to the Board of Trustees. Similarly, resolutions expressing sorrow over the death of a faculty member, UAB friend, or benefactor may also be submitted.
These resolutions typically originate in the department and should be forwarded to the President through the Dean and Provost.
The submission of retirement or memorial resolutions for Board review and approval is at the discretion of the President.
Process
- Submission to Board Liaison
The offices of the Dean, Provost or Vice President will forward the submission package to the Board Liaison. The submission must include:
Board Agenda Item Recommendation Form (must include approval signatures from the Department Chair and Dean)- Chair’s Letter of Recommendation (addressed to the appropriate Dean, if necessary)
- Dean’s Letter of Recommendation (addressed to the Provost, if necessary)
- Provost’s Letter of Recommendation (addressed to the President)
- Resolution (sent electronically to the Board Liaison as a Word document; must include the individual’s retirement date and significant accomplishments during their tenure)
- Curriculum Vitae (sent electronically to the Board Liaison)
- Internal Approvals
The Board Liaison will secure approvals from the President, and Legal Counsel.
- System Office Submission
The Board Liaison will transmit the submission to the UA System Office once it has been approved by the President and Legal Counsel. - Final Notification
The Board Liaison will receive the final approval notification from the System Office and distribute the information to the Provost, Deans, and Vice Presidents.
Submission Timeline
Refer to the Board Liaison calendar for submission deadlines.
Additional Resources
- Sample:
Retirement Resolution