Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP)
Tenured faculty and librarians age 55 or older may be eligible to participate in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP). FERP allows for a faculty member to retire and work up to 50% of their previous time base for up to 5 years. Their status, pay, and responsibilities remain the same as the time of entry into the program.
For a more comprehensive description of the program, check out the various CBA guides and resources below:
Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) - CBA Article 29
Pre-Retirement Reduction in Time Base (PRTB)
Tenured faculty unit employees who meet certain criteria may be eligible to participate in a Pre-Retirement Reduction in Time Base (PRTB), which allows for a reduction in time base for up to 5 years. For a more comprehensive description of the program, check out resources below:
Pre-Retirement Reduction in Time Base (PRTB) - CBA Article 30
Related Forms & Resources
Benefit summary information for departing employees and/or employees losing benefit eligibility.
Use this form to begin the campus clearance process. Seawolf ID required.
Provides faculty general information regarding the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP) and the Pre-Retirement Time Base Reduction Program (PRTB).
Notification of intent to retire and participate in FERP. This form must be signed electronically and emailed to facultyaffairs@sonoma.edu.
To request a change to a previously approved FERP participation. This form must be signed electronically and emailed to facultyaffairs@sonoma.edu.
Notification of intent to participate in the Pre-Retirement Time Base Reduction Program (PRTB). This form must be signed electronically and emailed to facultyaffairs@sonoma.edu.