Voluntary Phased Retirement Program

Cleveland State University's Voluntary Phased Retirement Program for full-time Faculty is designed to provide eligible faculty members, subject to approval, a transition pathway from their regular full-time role to a part-time role to retirement, while preserving healthcare benefits at a full-time contribution rate, throughout University employment.  

Additional information regarding the program is below:

Administrative Guidelines 

The Voluntary Phased Retirement Program Administrative Guidelines provide additional information regarding program details, eligibility guidelines, and application procedures.

Agreement Form

In order to participate in the Program, a faculty member must complete the Voluntary Phased Retirement Agreement Form no later than September 15 of the respective year.  For consideration for the 2024-25 academic year, the date has been extended to Friday, January 19, 2024.  The Agreement Form must be signed by the faculty member, Department Chair/School Director and Dean.  Approval from the Provost is also required.  The completed and signed Agreement Form will serve as a written agreement between the faculty member and the University.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the FAQs for additional information.  

Please contact Danielle Ruiz, Director of Faculty Affairs at d.ruiz@csuohio.edu if you have any questions.