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), Donna Burch, Alma Hale-Cooper, Judy Marshall, Judy Powell, Paula See, Louise White, and Milla Sue Wisecarver.  Kathy Sarver, director of planned giving, serves as the SEA liaison to the Development Office.

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. The policy was established in 2002.
• updated brochure SEA Informational Brochure

Past events included:

• monthly luncheon series, which has successfully increased member participation
• “State of the University” address by a JMU Administrator
• sponsoring a SEA information table at the JMU Retirement Fair
• distributing SEA brochures at JMU’s yearly Staff Retirement Recognition banquet
• curatored tour of the Lisanby Gallery by the Director of the JMU Madison Art Collection
• guided tours of new and renovated 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 323 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!