Greetings from the Staff Emeriti Association!
The Staff Emeriti Association (SEA) is a JMU Human Resources sponsored program and a multifaceted organization open to retired full-time classified employees, who have earned Emerita/Emeritus status approved by the JMU President. This dynamic and fun organization provides an opportunity for Staff Emeriti to continue association with colleagues and to maintain ties to the University through a wide variety of activities.
Steering Committee: establishes yearly goals and plans events.
Committee members: Christina Updike (chair), Rosemary Brenner, Donna Burch, Alma Hale-Cooper, Judy Marshall, Gail May, Judy Powell, Louise White, and Milla Sue Wisecarver. Kathy Sarver, Director of the Office of Planned Giving, serves as the SEA's liaison to the JMU Administration.
Questions or more information, email: staffemeriti@jmu.edu.
SEA website includes:
- information on our events
- steering committee meeting minutes
- event pictures in the photo gallery
- benefits of membership
- a link to Policy 1318 - Emeritus Staff The policy defines eligibility, status, privileges, and nomination procedures for the designation.
- updated brochure https://www.jmu.edu/staffemeriti/_files/sea-informational-brochure.pdf
Past events included:
- monthly luncheon series, which has successfully increased member participation
- “State of the University” address by JMU President Jonathan R. Alger
- volunteering at a JMU CHOICES day
- distributing SEA brochures at JMU’s Retirement Fair
- presentation by the Director of the JMU Madison Art Collection and Lisanby Gallery
- guided tours of new buildings on the JMU campus
- festive Holiday luncheon
The SEA has adopted the JMU Pantry as a new support initiative. Throughout the year, members are encouraged to make monetary contributions and supply donations to help alleviate food insecurity among JMU students. Click here for how you can help: Pantry Initiative - JMU
Today there are over 290 retired staff who have earned the Staff Emeriti designation and are eligible for membership in the JMU SEA. Currently over 30% are active members of the association. We continue to reach out and encourage interaction of Staff Emeriti through social events and volunteer activities.
As more retired staff receive the Staff Emeriti designation, we look forward to growing the SEA and maintaining connections with each other and JMU!
