The vision of the Emeriti Faculty is to work toward a world in which people are whole, and loved and justice reigns.
The mission of Emeriti Faculty is to continue collegial fellowship among members, actively supporting the ongoing mission of the University, and continuing participation in the intellectual and spiritual life of the Christian higher education community. In doing so, recognizing that this enhances the spiritual, psychological, and physical well-being of its members.
New Emeriti Faculty
In 2025, eight faculty members ended distinguished careers with decades of service:
Michelle Beauclair, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies,
PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994. At SPU since 2004.
Rebecca Hughes, Associate Professor of History, PhD, University of Washington
2010. At SPU since 2012.
Gary Karns, Professor of Marketing, PhD, University of Washington, 1987. At SPU
since 1979.
Charlotte Pratt, Associate Professor of Biology, PhD, Duke University, 1987. At
SPU since 2004.
Jaeil Lee Rogers, Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising, PhD, Ohio
State University, 2000. At SPU since 2001.
Brenda Salter McNeil, Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies, DMin,
Palmer Theological Seminary, 2000. At SPU since 2011.
Ross Stewart, Professor of Accounting, PhD, University of Glasgow, 1987. At SPU
since 1986.
Candace Vance, Associate Professor of Theatre, MA, Rose Bruford College of
Theatre and Performance (London), 2005. At SPU since 2006.
Emeriti Faculty Events 2025-26
Emeritus status includes the right to participate with the faculty in all University events, such as Convocation, Ivy Cutting, and Commencement.
The provides information on all upcoming events.
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Ruby Englund
renglund@spu.edu
Emeriti Faculty President
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Dick Sleight
sl8@spu.edu
EmeriTimes Editor
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Mike Macdonald
mmacdona@spu.edu
Historian/Futurist
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Elaine Weltz
eweltz@spu.edu
Prayers, Cares and Concerns Coordinator
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Emeriti Faculty Benefits
Privileges for emeriti faculty are as follows:
- Use of SPU library and library privileges.
- A mail address, email account, bookstore discount, and dining privileges in Gwinn Commons at faculty rates (in order to gain the library check-out, bookstore, and dining privileges, emeriti need an ID card which can be obtained at SPU's (3220 6th Ave. W.).
- Conversion of Term Life insurance to Whole Life within 30-day period.
- Continuation of benefits as provided by COBRA.
- Listing in the .
- Entitlement to participate with the faculty in all University events (e.g., Commencement, Ivy Cutting, New Student Convocation).
Additional privileges not listed in the handbook:
- Free admission to events for you and three guests in Royal Brougham Pavilion. (*Emeriti ID card needed)
- Two free tickets to SPU’s matinee theatre performances.
- A free campus parking pass provided upon request by the President’s Office each fall. Contact rjacobsen@spu.edu to obtain a parking pass.
- Use of the Graduate/Faculty reading room in the library.