Emeriti Association
A full description of the Emeriti Association, including its purpose and the services provided to its members and to the campus, are described in a brochure that can be found here.
The Purpose of the Association
Established on February 9, 1978, the Purpose of the California State University, Los Angeles Emeriti Association is to:
- Secure, enhance, and maintain the status, rights, and privileges of the emeriti faculty of California State University, Los Angeles.
- Encourage members to carry on scholarly endeavors contributing to the educational community of the University.
- Serve the educational community at the University, college, school and department/division levels.
- Contribute to the University’s mission by such means as may be determined by the Association.
- Provide for the general welfare of the members of the Association.
Why Become a Member?
- To stay connected with the academic and intellectual community where you spent your professional career.
- To stay connected, as much or as little as you choose, with friends, colleagues’ staff and students from the University.
- To keep abreast, through the Emeritimes, of colleagues’ professional activities,their travels and adventures, and major developments and personnel changes at the University.
- To meet with colleagues and friends at the regularly scheduled luncheons, and at the periodic forums on current events and topics of special interest to the emeriti and university community.
- To support students from your department, school and college at the annual luncheon recognizing scholarship/fellowship recipients.
- To have a voice in University governance through the Emeriti Association’s representatives on the Academic Senate
OF THE EMERITI ASSOCIATION
OF
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
Amended 4.26.2019; 5.12.2000; 5.14.2004; 3.30.2021;10.13.22; 5.8.2024
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be The Emeriti Association of California State University, Los Angeles, referred to herein as "The Association." It shall be a nonprofit organization.
Article II - Purpose
The purposes of The Association are:
1. To secure, enhance, and maintain the status, rights, and privileges of the emeriti faculty members of California State University, Los Angeles.
2. To serve students and the educational community at the University, College, School, Division, and Department levels.
3. To encourage members who wish to carry on scholarly endeavors contributing to the educational community of the University.
4. To contribute to the University's mission by such means as may be determined by The Association.
Article III - Membership
Section 1. Types of Membership
Section 1.1 Regular Membership: Regular membership is open to all faculty members or academic administrators who are granted Emeritus status by the President of California State University, Los Angeles. Regular members may pay to maintain their membership annually or pay to enroll as life members.
Section 1.2 Associate membership. Association membership is open to
1.2.1 Retired California State University, Los Angeles faculty members or academic administrative officers who are not eligible for
regular membership, upon nomination by at least two members of the Executive Committee and approval by the Executive
Committee.
1.2.2 Retired California State University, Los Angeles staff who have worked at least ten years in areas related to academic
affairs, upon nomination by at least two members of the Executive Committee and approval by the Executive Committee.
1.2.3 Surviving spouses of deceased life members shall be granted associate membership at no cost.
Section 2. Good Standing: Regular and associate members are in good standing if they have paid either annual dues for the current year or the one-time life membership fee
Section 3. Benefits of membership. All members in good standing, in any category, shall be entitled to receive the following benefits of membership
3.1. All retired emeriti faculty receive the benefits as presented in the California State University Los Angeles Faculty Handbook.
3.2. Receipt of the member directory published annually of all current members as well as non-members.
3.3. A reduction in the cost of attending designated events.
3.4 Participation in the leadership activities of The Association, including holding office and voting on all matters presented to
the membership.
3.5. Eligibility to serve on any Association committee.
3.6 Participation in other organized activities of The Association.
Article IV - Members of the Executive Committee
Section 1. An Executive Committee shall be constituted to serve as the governing body for The Association.
Section 2. Members of the Executive Committee shall include the following:
2.1. Officers of The Association: President, Vice President (President-elect), Immediate Past President, Secretary, Membership
Director, Programs Director, and Treasurer.
2.2. Two Academic Senate Representatives.
2.3. Two California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (CSU-ERFSA) Representatives.
2.4. Six Members-at-Large.
2.5. Chairs of the Emeriti Fellowship Awards Committee, the Emeritimes Editorial Board, and the Lifelong Learning Program
Committee.
2.6. Database Manager.
2.7 Web Manager.
2.8. Additional members may be appointed by the President as the need arises subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
Section 3. Terms of Office:
3.1. The President and Vice President shall serve two-year terms.
3.2. The Programs Director and the Membership Director shall serve two-year terms, taking office in alternate years. The
Secretary and the Treasurer shall serve two-year terms, taking office in alternate years.
3.3. The Academic Senate Representatives shall serve staggered two-year terms. One member of the Executive Committee shall
be named Alternate at the beginning of each year. The two CSU-ERFSA Representatives shall serve two-year staggered terms,
along with the President who serves ex officio as the third Representative.
3.4. Members-at-Large shall serve two-year terms, taking office in alternate years.
3.5. Chairs of the Emeriti Fellowship Awards Committee, The Emeritimes Editorial Board, and the Lifelong Learning Program
Committee shall serve two-year terms. All other members of the executive committee, including Database Manager and Web
Manager, shall serve three-year terms.
Section 4. The selection procedures and duties of the members of the Executive Committee shall be defined in the Bylaws.
Article V - Operations of the Executive Committee
Section 1. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at least monthly, in person or virtually, unless cancelled at a previous meeting by majority vote of the Executive Committee members, or by the President in case of a University emergency. Additional or more frequent meetings shall be held if approved by a majority of the Executive Committee.
Section 2. All members of the Executive Committee shall be voting members with no more than one vote each.
Section 3. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall consist of seven members, at least three of whom shall be officers.
Section 4. Regular attendance at Executive Committee meetings is expected of all its members.
Section 5. When a member of the Executive Committee, including an officer, becomes unavailable, for reasons including excessive absences, or is unable to perform the duties of their position, the position may be declared vacant by a majority vote of the Executive Committee upon recommendation by the President.
Section 6. Vacancies occurring on the Executive Committee shall be filled by a candidate recommended by the President and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Persons selected to fill such vacancies shall serve out the remaining terms of the respective positions.
Section 7. All Executive Committee meetings are open, and visitors are welcome to attend.
Article VI - General Membership Meetings
Section 1. One meeting each year, normally in the spring, shall be designated as the Annual Meeting. The agenda for the Annual Meeting shall include a report by the President on the state of The Association, reports from the officers and chairs of the standing committees and any ad hoc committees, and an opportunity to hear ideas and comments from the membership about The Association, including questions and concerns.
Section 2. At least one month’s written notice shall be given of the time and place of this meeting.
Section 3. Additional general membership meetings of The Association may be called by the Executive Committee, or shall be called upon petition of at least ten percent of the membership.
Article VII - Nomination and Election Procedures
Section 1. A Nominations Committee shall present to the membership a slate of candidates for open offices no later than May 15; additional nominations may be made by any member provided they are seconded by two other members and are received by the secretary at least one week prior to the vote which shall be held no later than June 14.
Section 2. Election of the candidates shall be determined through an electronic and/or mail ballot by majority vote of those voting.
Section 3. The newly elected officers begin their terms on July 1.
Article VIII - Amendments
Section 1. Proposed amendments to this Constitution may be presented to the membership either upon majority vote of the Executive Committee or by petition signed by not less than ten percent of the membership. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Secretary.
Section 2. Proposed amendments shall be submitted by the Secretary to the entire membership for ratification not less than two weeks before they are to be voted on. Ratification will occur through an electronic and/or mail ballot by a date set for the completed ballot to be returned to the Secretary. A majority vote of those responding shall constitute adoption, if in favor, or rejection, if opposed.
BYLAWS
OF THE EMERITI ASSOCIATION
OF
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
Amended 4.26.2019; 5.12.2000; 5.14.2004; 3.30.2021;10.13.22; 5.8.2024
Article I - Dues and Assessments
Section 1. Dues for all categories of membership in The Association and any assessments shall be recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the membership.
Section 2. The fiscal year for The Association shall run from each January 1 through the following December 31.
Article II – Duties of Executive Committee Members
Section 3. The Immediate Past President shall assist the President and Vice President as directed, conduct an orientation session for new Executive Committee members, and assume the duties of President in the event of absence, disability, or vacancy of office of both the President and Vice President.
Section 4. The Programs Director shall chair the Programs and Publicity Committee; oversee the planning and execution of official Association programs and events, including two annual luncheons (fall and spring) and other events, such as retreats and receptions; and report to the Executive Committee at the conclusion of each event.
Section 5. The Membership Director shall chair the Membership Committee, be responsible for the recruitment of new members, and work closely with the Treasurer and the Database Manager on the maintenance of membership records.
Section 6. The Secretary shall maintain all current Association records other than financial, provide minutes of Executive Committee meetings for approval by the Executive Committee and forward approved minutes to the Web Manager for archiving on the website, fulfill responsibilities as described elsewhere in the Constitution, and communicate with the membership as directed by the President.
Section 8. The Academic Senate Representatives shall represent the interests and concerns of The Association and provide a report of the meetings of the Senate to the Executive Committee.
Section 9. The CSU-ERFSA Representatives shall represent the interests and concerns of The Association at CSU-ERFSA meetings and report to the Executive Committee on the CSU-ERFSA meetings.
Section 10. The Web Manager shall maintain The Association’s website by archiving the approved minutes of the Executive Committee, by posting such items as photos taken at official Association functions, electronic versions of The Emeritimes newsletter, obituaries, and other such items of interest as they become available.
Section 11. The Database Manager shall maintain the main file containing the names, email and street addresses, and current membership status of all individuals awarded Emeritus status by the University President. The Database Manager shall also generate email lists, as requested by the President or designee, and mailing labels, as needed, to distribute Association communications with the membership.
Section 1. The Standing Committees are: (1) Emeriti Fellowship Awards; (2) Emeritimes Editorial Board; (3) Lifelong Learning Program; (4) Fiscal Affairs (chaired by the Treasurer); (5) Programs and Publicity (chaired by the Programs Director); (6) Membership (chaired by the Membership Director); and (7) Nominations (chaired by the President).
Section 2. Emeriti Fellowship Awards Committee.
2.1. Charge: The Emeriti Fellowship Awards Committee administers the emeriti fellowship awards process. The committee
recommends to the Executive Committee the minimum criteria for scholarships/fellowships awarded by The Association, the
number of scholarships/fellowships to be awarded in a given year and their dollar amount, and whether The Association should
agree to administer newly-proposed endowed scholarships/fellowships from individuals or groups.
2.2. Duties: The Committee Chair publicizes the availability of Emeriti Association scholarships/fellowships to College Deans/
Associate Deans, Department/Division Chairs, and others, and coordinates the review of scholarship/fellowships applications as
well as the final selection of awardees. In addition, the Chair serves as the liaison to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
2.3. Membership: The Committee Chair nominates additional committee members, subject to approval by the Executive
Committee.
Section 3. Emeritimes Editorial Board
3.1 Membership: The President appoints the Board’s Chair who then selects up to three additional members. The Editor shall
serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board. 3.1 Charge: The Emeritimes Editorial Board oversees all aspects of the
production of The Emeritimes, The Association’s newsletter, to ensure that it is produced consistent with the Board’s editorial
policies, guidelines, and practices. The Board, through its Chair, reports periodically to the Executive Committee about the
contents and the publication and distribution schedule of The Emeritimes. The Board makes recommendations to the Executive
Committee on any editorial policy issues and nominates one or more independent contractors to serve as graphic designer and
other production staff, for a period of service specified at the time of appointment, subject to approval by the Executive
Committee.
3.2. Duties: The Chair, who will serve as executive editor, and the copy editor collaborate with members of the editorial board to
solicit news items of interest to the general membership of The Association, identify the content, and consult with the Association
President and others when appropriate and relevant to the content. The Editors write and/or edit all submissions, implement copy
and production deadlines, decide on format and layout together with the graphic designer, and submit the final version of the
newsletter for review and sign-off by the University Office of Communications and Public Affairs. The Chair coordinates the
distribution of each issue, either online via email or by US post.
3.3 Membership: The President appoints the Board’s Chair who then nominates at least three additional members subject to
approval by the executive committee.
Section 4. Lifelong Learning Program Committee
4.1 Charge: The Lifelong Learning Program (LLP) Committee oversees all aspects of the LLP, a program that enlists Cal State LA
Emeriti or other faculty as required to make presentations to audiences of seniors at senior residences and community centers in
the metropolitan Los Angeles area.
4.2 Membership: The President appoints the Chair, who then nominates at least three additional Association members to serve
on the committee, subject to approval by the Executive Committee.
4.3 Duties:
4.3.1 The LLP Chair meets with residence and/or center directors to develop agreements to provide Cal State LA emeriti or
other faculty as required to deliver presentations at their venues in exchange for a fee that will cover the honoraria for the
presenters as well as other LLP expenses incurred. These agreements are presented to the Executive Committee for approval.
The Chair submits to the Association Treasurer requests for reimbursements for LLP expenses incurred.
4.3.2 The LLP Committee recruits speakers for these presentations, schedules the presentations, and enlists the assistance of
community representatives in planning and scheduling the presentations.
Section 5. Fiscal Affairs Committee
5.1 Charge: The Fiscal Affairs Committee makes recommendations to the Executive Committee on all matters involving the
collection of dues, contributions, and other incoming funds, as well as on the maintenance and expenditure of The Association’s
funds.
5.2. Membership: The Association’s treasurer serves as chair. The President nominates additional members of the Executive
Committee to form the Fiscal Affairs Committee, subject to approval by the Executive Committee
Section 6. Programs and Publicity Committee
6.1. Charge: The Programs and Publicity Committee coordinates the administration of official Association programs and events,
including the planning, scheduling, and staffing for each event.
6.2. Membership: The Programs Director serves as Chair and nominates additional committee members, subject to approval by
the Executive Committee.
6.3 Duties: The Programs Director reports to the Executive Committee at the conclusion of each event.
Section 7. Membership Committee
7.1. Charge: The Membership Committee coordinates the recruitment and orientation of new members of The Association,
advises the Executive Committee on efforts to maintain members in good standing, and drafts any necessary recruitment
materials for approval by the Executive Committee.
7.2. Membership: The Membership Director serves as Chair of the Membership Committee and the Database Manager serves as
a permanent member of the committee. The Chair nominates additional members, as needed, subject to approval by the
Executive Committee.
Section 8. Nominations Committee.
8.1.1. Prior to developing the slate of candidates, the Committee shall solicit interest from the membership at large for the
open positions.
8.1.2. The Nominations Committee shall nominate two Academic Senate Representatives and one alternate to be approved
by majority vote of the Executive Committee prior to the fall Senate organization meeting.
8.1.3 The Nominations Committee shall nominate two Association members to serve as Liaison Representatives to CSU-
ERFSA.
8.2. Membership: The President serves as Chair of the Nominations Committee and nominates four additional members of the
Executive Committee to serve as members of the Committee, subject to approval by the executive committee.
Section 9. Each committee shall file an annual written report with the Secretary no later than seven days prior to the annual meeting.
Article IV- Dissolution
Section 1. In event of dissolution, the net assets of The Association other than trust funds shall be distributed to one or more nonprofit corporations organized and operated for the benefit of the California State University, Los Angeles. The selection of such corporations(s) shall be made by the Executive Committee of The Association from among those approved by the President of the University and the Board of Trustees of The California State University. All such corporations must be qualified for federal income tax exemption under Sections 501(a) and 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and be organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes or for a combination of such purposes.
Section 2. Alternatively, in event of dissolution, the Executive Committee of The Association may elect to distribute its net assets other than trust funds to the California State University, Los Angeles.
Section 3. In event of dissolution, if The Association holds any assets in trust, those assets shall be disposed of in such manner as may be directed by decree of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, upon petition therefore by the Attorney General or by any person concerned in the liquidation.
Article V - Parliamentary Procedures
Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall be the authority for the conduct of all meetings of The Association.
Article VI - Amendments to the Bylaws
These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the Executive Committee. All such changes shall be reported to the membership in the normal cycle of communication published in the newsletter.
Emeriti Association Executive Committee Members
Updated: July 17, 2024
Elected Positions
Pat Chin, President (2024–2026)
Kathryn C. Reilly, Immediate Past President/Vice President (2024–2026)
Kevin Baaske, President-Elect (2024–2026)
Deborah Schaeffer, Programs Director (2023–2025)
Martin Huld, Membership Director (2024–2026)
Stephen LaDochy, Secretary (2024–2026)
Paula Arvedson, Treasurer (2024–2026)
Appointed Positions
John A. Kirchner, Web Manager (2022–2025)
Stephen Felszeghy, Database Manager (2022–2025)
Alfredo Gonzalez, Fellowships Committee Chair (2024–2026)
Dorothy L. Keane, Emeritimes Editorial Board Chair (2024–2026)
Paula Arvedson, Fiscal Committee Chair (ex-officio) (2024–2026)
Martin Huld, Membership Committee Chair (ex-officio) (2023–2025)
Peter Brier, Lifelong Learning Program Committee Chair (2022–2025)
Kevin Baaske, Academic Senate Representative (2022–2025)
John Cleman, Academic Senate Representative (2024–2026)
Kathryn C. Reilly, CSU-ERFSA Council Delegate (2024–2026)
Norman Klein, CSU-ERFSA Council Delegate (2024–2026)
Lois Andre-Bechely, Member-at-Large (2024–2026)
Connie Corley, Member-at-Large (2024–2025)
Susan M. Kane, Member-at-Large (2024–2025)
Lorie Judson, Member-at-Large (2022–2025)
Ping Yao, Members-at-Large (2024–2026)
Janet C. Fisher-Hoult, Life Executive Committee Member
Past Emeriti Association Presidents
Kathryn C. Reilly, 2022 – 2024
Jose L. Galvan, 2020 – 2022
William A. Taylor, 2019 – 2020
Stanley M. Burstein, 2017 – 2019
John Cleman, 2015 – 2017
Dorothy L. Keane, 2013 – 2015
William A. Taylor, 2011 – 2013
Martin S. Roden, 2009 – 2011
Harold Goldwhite, 2007 – 2009
Louis Negrete, 2005 – 2007
Barbara P. Sinclair, 2003 – 2005
Donald O. Dewey, 2000 – 2003
Leon Schwartz, 1998 – 2000
Frieda A. Stahl, 1996 – 1998
Kenneth Phillips, 1994 – 1996
James Dunkelberg, 1992 – 1994
Carol G. Smallenburg, 1991 – 1992
Mildred G. Massey, 1990 – 1991
Mary Gormly, 1989 – 1990
Laird B. Allison, 1988 – 1989
Pauline C. Schatz, 1987 – 1988
Donald A. Moore, 1986 – 1987
Gene B. Tipton, 1985 – 1986
Sidney P. Albert, 1984 – 1985
Donald G. Mortensen, 1983 – 1984
Michael F. Grisafe, 1982 – 1983
Alice C. Thompson, 1981 – 1982
Robert J. Forbes, 1980 – 1981
Clifford Dobson, 1979 – 1980
Keith D. Snyder, 1978 – 1979
The Emeriti Association was formed at a meeting on the university campus on February 9, 1978, climaxing more than a year of planning and organizational effort. Officers were elected under provisions of a constitution, which had been approved by mail ballot of emeritus faculty, then numbering 140. Establishment of the organization took place at the same time that the University revised and expanded its policy statement on the emeritus status of faculty. Continuity of relationships between emeriti faculty and the University were clearly defined.
Upon its formation, the Emeriti Association was accorded recognition as the official body representing the University emeritus faculty. The faculty senate strengthened the position of the Association by amending its constitution to provide for the annual election by the Emeriti Association of one its members to sit as a voting member of the Academic Senate.
The Association has grown steadily in membership and in recognition as an active presence on the campus. The University has designated a week in February to be observed as "Emeriti Week", for honoring its emeriti faculty. For a more detailed description of the establishment of the organization, the first of its kind in the CSU System, written by Sidney P. Albert, click here.