Retirement Contributions for Visiting Scholars 2.22

Effective Date:  May 15, 2009

Subject:  Retirement Contributions for Visiting Scholars

Category:  Benefits & Compensation 2.22

1. Purpose

Arkansas State University actively recruits visiting scholars to teach on its campuses for a limited time. While employed by Arkansas State University in a visiting capacity, the scholars will receive retirement benefits.

2.  Arkansas State University System Retirement Contributions for Visiting Scholars Policy

Visiting Scholars from the United States or abroad who participate in retirement programs other than those offered by the Arkansas State University System are not required to participate in the Arkansas State University program.  The Arkansas State University campus employing the visiting scholar will contribute to the retirement system of the visiting scholar’s choice.

(Adopted by the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees on May 15, 2009, Resolution 09-32, supercedes the Retirement Contributions for Visiting Scholars Policy of December 18, 1988.)