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California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (CSU-ERFSA) Collection
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Archives
Title: Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (CSU-ERFSA) Collection
Identifier/Call Number: CSU.049
Physical Description:
44 boxes
(19 Linear Feet)
Date (inclusive): 1976-present
Abstract: The California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (CSU-ERFSA) Collection documents the activities
of this advocacy organization of retired and emeritus faculty members. Materials (1976-present) include minutes, correspondence,
reports, newsletters, ledgers, questionnaires, flyers, accomplishments, brochures, photographs, and conference papers. Subjects
include health, finance, legal, insurance, organization history, proposition information, membership correspondence and membership
lists. Also contained in this collection are the ERFA-related writings and correspondence of Sidney P. Albert, first president
of the association.
Language of Material: Collection material is in English
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
For information about citing archival material, see the
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Materials in this collection were donated by the California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association.
Processed in 2007 by Greg Williams and Cathy Bueno. EAD encoded finding aid prepared by Li-Wei Yang and Jean Pierre Vande
Zande. Finding aid updated by Petra Warren. Finding aid updated and new materials integrated by Shawne West in 2023.
CSU-ERFSA, the California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association (formerly known as CSU Association
of Emeriti Professors and CSU Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association), is a nonprofit organization of emeritus and retired
faculty members from all 23 campuses of the California State University system. The association was formed in 1985 in response
to threats and attempts to reduce or eliminate CSU retirees' rights, privileges and benefits, and to support the activities
of retired faculty as continuing members of the academic community. The association nominates candidates for the retiree member
of the state Academic Senate and provides recommendations on curricular and academic policy to the Academic Senate and the
Office of the Chancellor.
A major function of CSU-ERFSA is to safeguard the pension and health care benefits for both active and retired California
State University faculty and staff members. In addition to its efforts to protect retiree benefits, the association provides
guidance to emeritus and retired faculty associations at individual CSU campuses.
Sidney P. Albert, whose files are also included in the collection, was the first president of CSU-ERFA. Born in Syracuse,
N.Y., and a graduate of Syracuse University. In 1939 Albert earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Yale University. After serving
in the Army during World War II, Albert taught philosophy and studied drama in the East and Midwest. In 1956, he received
an appointment in philosophy at CSU Los Angeles (then Los Angeles State College).
The CSU-ERFSA Collection (1976-present) includes: minutes (council and executive meetings), correspondence, reports, newsletters,
ledgers, questionnaires, flyers, versions of by-laws, annual accomplishments, brochures, treasurer's reports, photographs,
and conference papers. Subjects include health, finance, legal, insurance, organization history, biography, administration-membership
lists, age discrimination, organizational constitution, pension matters (PERS), unemployment, Medicare, consultants, FERP,
and legislation. Also included are organization newsletters and selected newsletters of the individual campus emeritus organizations.
The collection also includes the writings and correspondence of Sidney P. Albert, who has taught Philosophy at CSULA since
1956. Included in this series are records dealing with the following subject matters: biographical notes, retirement workshops,
creation of ERFA bill of rights, fund raising committee, National Council on Aging, and the formation of Academic Senate.
The collection also includes materials from Judd (Judson) Grenier, former professor at California State University, Dominguez
Hills. These materials were created and collected during the period of Grenier's tenure as Secretary of the CSU Emeritus and
Retired Faculty and Staff Association, ending in 2006. These materials are related to the ERFSA newsletter, The Reporter,
CalPERS, Executive Committee meetings, State Council meetings, correspondence, and other ERFSA administrative details.
Arranged in five series:
- Series I. Committee Meetings (1985-2006)
- Series II. Administrative Subjects (1987-2007)
- Series III. Sidney P. Albert Papers (1985-2004)
- Series IV. ERFSA Photographs (1976-2012)
- Series V. Judson (Judd) Grenier Papers (1984-2013)
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Health
Finance and insurance
Age discrimination -- California
Retirement, mandatory
Retirement age
Membership
California State University. Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association
Grenier, Judson