Benefits FAQ

Can I receive my ID card through the mail?

At this time, you must visit the Timme Center on campus to have your photo taken to receive your ID card. ID cards are provided free of charge.

Breaking News! Kristy Heeter at the Timme Center has worked out a way for out-of-state emeriti to receive their cards. Email a head shot photo in digitial format to me at maciverm@ferris.edu and I will take care of getting it to Kristy. We will mail your card to you as soon as possible.

I am retiring soon. What is the process for obtaining emeriti status?

Check the Emeritus Policy at ferris.edu/htmls/administration/trustees/boardpolicy/6sub6-11.htm to make sure you qualify for the status. Faculty who are qualified are automatically considered for emeriti status, but you must take ownership of the process to ensure there will not be an interuption of service for your Lotus Notes account. As you begin the retirement process, inform your dean's office that you will be requesting emeriti status. During your exit interview with Human Resources, be sure to mention that you are retiring with emeriti status and you want to keep your Lotus Notes account. Staff must request the status through their supervisor. All emeriti status requests are approved by the Board of Trustees.

I retired with emeriti status, but I haven't received any information yet from the Emeriti Association.

Emeriti status is officially granted at each quarterly Board of Trustees meeting. Upon approval, a list is forwarded to the advancement services office to mark your record for the status, which will trigger the mailings. Until your status has been officially approved, you will not receive Association mailings. You can check this site for information on events, as well as the latest edition of the newsletter.

I just heard that emeriti can use their tuition waiver to audit classes.

Recently, President Eisler approved this benefit. Emeriti can now audit classes using their tuition waiver. Obtain a form from the HR department or access the form online - Click here.

Hear from John Fairbanks about his experience this fall with an opportunity to audit 2 classes: class auditing experience.

I heard that emeriti can have a parking pass. How do I get one?

Visit Public Safety to obtain your parking pass. Bring your identification card to assist in verifying your status. You will need a valid driver's license as well as a current vehicle registration.