Emeriti Faculty

New Emeriti Faculty

In 2023, eight faculty members ended distinguished careers with decades of service:

• Assistant Professor of Biology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cindy Bishop, DVM
• Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Dan Bishop, PhD
• Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, Sandra Hartje, PhD
• Associate Professor of Mathematics, Steven Johnson, PhD
• Professor of Historical Theology, Richard Steele, PhD
• Professor of Management and Information Systems, Gerhard Steinke, PhD
• Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Sharleen Kato, EdD
• Education Librarian, Cynthia Strong, MLS
• Professor of Clinical Psychology, Beverly Wilson, PhD

Emeriti Faculty Events 2023-24

Emeriti Faculty Contacts

Emeriti Faculty Benefits

Privileges for emeriti faculty are as follows:

• Use of SPU library and library privileges.
• A mail address, email account, bookstore discount, and dining privileges in Gwinn Commons at faculty rates (in order to gain the library check-out, bookstore, and dining privileges, emeriti need an ID card which can be obtained at SPU's University Services Office (3220 6^th Ave. W.).
• Conversion of Term Life insurance to Whole Life within 30-day period.
• Continuation of benefits as provided by COBRA.
• Listing in the University Catalog.
• Entitlement to participate with the faculty in all University events (e.g., Commencement, Ivy Cutting, Baccalaureate, New Student Convocation).

Additional privileges not listed in the handbook:

• Free admission to Falcon Athletics events for you and three guests in Royal Brougham Pavilion. (*Emeriti ID card needed)
• Two free tickets to SPU’s matinee theatre performances.
• Mid-week Faculty/Staff House reservation privileges at Camp Casey (holidays and summer months excluded).
• A free campus parking pass provided by the President’s Office each fall.
• Use of the Graduate/Faculty reading room in the library.