Professor Emeritus : A “Neglected” Mentor on University Campuses

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https://doi.org/10.11575/pplt.v5i.72706

Abstract

Professor Emeritus is an honourary title recognising distinguished academic service. It is conferred to selected faculty members of a university upon their retirement. This exploration of the role of professor emeritus on campuses aims to stimulate debate about how universities could use their knowledge and skills as mentors for students, faculty, and campus wide initiatives.

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Sandra Hirst, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary

Dr Sandra Hirst is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary. Sandra is widely known in the field of gerontology as an educator, clinician, and researcher. She has been a consultant for HRSDC, Health Canada, and Alberta Justice. Her research interests are wide-ranging: including gerontological education, long-term care, person-centred dementia care, and disaster and emergency preparedness. Sandra’s current areas of research and related scholarship focus on healthy aging, related challenges to quality of life, and the experiences of older adults. She has received three teaching awards, including one from the Government of Alberta. She is a reviewer for a number of peer -reviewed publications. In 2015, her latest book Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults was published by Wolters Kluwer. 

Carole-Lynne, University of Calgary

Dr. Lenavenec is an Associate Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary. She is an active participant in supporting life long learning for all.

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Published

2022-02-22

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Vol. 5 (2022): Mentorship in Higher Education

Section

Mentorship Beyond the Academy

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