Life Insurance - The University provides life insurance for retired faculty. For retirees who were enrolled in the Faculty Retirement Plan (either with TIAA-CREF, Fidelity or Vanguard), the plan provides $10,000 of life insurance. For retirees receiving a retirement benefit from the VRS Virginia Retirement System, the VRS plan provides life insurance in an amount equivalent to half of the faculty member's salary at the time of retirement. For more details, contact the University Human Resource Service Center at 434-982-0123.
Athletics - Retired staff may purchase season tickets for football and basketball based on the availability of tickets at the same rate as currently employed staff. Retired staff that had more than five years of service may purchase a pass for use of athletic facilities. (Intramural-Recreational Sports at (434) 924-3791; Ticket Information at (434) 924-8821.)
Birdwood - Any full-time staff member who retires is eligible to continue receiving the staff rate on membership. Proof of full-time employment status may be required if information is not on file at Birdwood ((434) 293-4653).
Bookstore - A 10% discount on books is available to retired faculty. The bookstore prefers that retired staff present an ID card ((434) 924-3721).
Colonnade Club - Retired faculty who were active members for at least ten consecutive years become "honorary" members and receives lifetime membership and all privileges at no cost. Other retired faculty may retain membership at full cost ((434) 924-3532).
Course Offerings - Any member of the community may take courses. Information concerning education benefits for senior citizens (60 years or older) is available from the Division of Continuing Education ((434) 982-5313).
Library - Retired staff who can demonstrate that they are residents of Virginia may be cardholders at no cost.
Parking - Emeritus faculty receive gold permits at no charge. You must provide Parking and Transportation with a copy of the letter indicating election to Emeritus status. Retired staff who are 65 years or older may purchase blue stickers at a reduced annual cost ((434) 924-7231).
Research/Education Travel Program - Emeritus faculty may apply for limited travel grants each year through the office of the Associate Provost for Research ((434) 924-3606).
Faculty I.D. Cards - I.D. cards may be obtained at the Card Office in Observatory Hill Dining Hall, Lower Level, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at other than registration times. Those currently holding an I.D. card may have it updated. Only those retired faculty listed in the University Directory can be served ((434) 924-4508).
Retired Faculty Association - All retired faculty and spouses are eligible for membership (minimal dues). This organization facilitates communication with the administration and schedules special programs ((434) 924-3787).
University Foreign Travel Opportunities - Retired faculty may participate in this program sponsored by University Human Resources. Usually one trip is planned in the Spring and one in the Fall ((434) 924-4381).
Special Arrangements - Some departments and schools may make arrangements to satisfy specific needs of retired faculty. Interested retirees should inquire of the appropriate dean or department head.
