Texas A&M University University Staff Council

In accordance with University Guidance Document 31.08.99.M0.01, staff employees retiring or separating from Texas A&M University in good standing, with at least 20 cumulative or consecutive years in a staff position within the Texas A&M University System, may be nominated for Esteemed Staff Status.

Individuals granted Esteemed Staff status will be notified by the President. These individuals are encouraged to continue participating in campus activities and to use University facilities, following established policies.

Esteemed Staff members, in addition to the benefits and privileges of all retired staff, may be invited to university or division events related to their interests. They are also granted access to services and facilities, including the university library and parking, according to university rules. Office space may be provided at the discretion of the appropriate vice president if there is a specific need for the Esteemed Staff member's abilities or talents.

Nomination Form

Nominations for Esteemed Staff status may be submitted at any time. However, it is preferable to submit them no later than six weeks before the retirement or separation date. Applications must be submitted by the employee’s department.

Esteemed Staff Status Recipients

  • Nov. 2023Cynthia (Cindy) Billington, Dean of Business Administration
  • Nov. 2023Janet Killion, Sponsored Research Services
  • Dec. 2022 Angela Welch, Educational Psychology
  • Nov. 2021Michael Bolton, University Libraries
  • June 2018Michael Tomchesson, Health and Kinesiology
  • May 2018Dennis Corrington, Recreational Sports
  • Feb. 2018Debra King, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences/ALEC
  • Feb. 2016Paula Bender, College of Architecture
  • Aug. 2014Patricia Heck, TAMU Student Media Department