East Tennessee State University

Retirement need not mean the severance of ties to the university and colleagues. The Retirees Association (ETSURA) provides the opportunity to continue a meaningful relationship with the university and with other retirees by acting as a communication conduit, providing social contact and services to the university and its constituents. All retired employees and their spouses and spouses of deceased employees are eligible for membership. In addition, former employees with five or more years of service at the university who are retired from other institutions or businesses are also eligible for membership with their spouses.

Telephone Number: 423-439-7498. You may leave a message and an office volunteer will respond to your call as soon as possible.

 Email Address: etsura@etsu.edu

Location: Campus Center Building, Room 220C:
Enter the Campus Center Building (Old Student Center) across from Nicks Hall (the old Sherrod Library); go up the stairs; continue straight ahead through the double doors. The ETSURA Office is the first door on the right.

David Logan, volunteering at the ETSURA office.

In order that we may not lose contact with our retirees, a CHANGE OF ADDRESS may be accomplished by clicking here.   

Retirees can also retain several university benefits as outlined below. 

Additional information may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources, ETSU, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707, or telephone (423) 439-5890.

A Helpful Hints Kit

ETSU-UT CUPA Presentation, Southern Region CUPA-HR Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 2007; "Vital Retirement: Creating Impact with Your Retirees"

Retirement Series Presentation, Southern Region CUPA-HR Conference, Charleston, SC, June 11, 2008

Recreation.     Retirees have full access to the Center for Physical Activity at the following fee schedule:  (1) Retirees of ETSU - no charge; (2) Spouses of retirees of ETSU - same fee as spouses of active employees; (3) Members of the ETSURA who are not retirees but who qualify for membership in ETSURA - same fee as spouses of active employees.  Rental of camping and other outdoor gear is available.  For more information regarding available hours or to reserve facilities, call the Intramural Office.  (423) 439-5316.

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CAMPUS PARKING

A retiree parking permit, valid for the academic school year, is available free of charge from Parking Services, 908 W. Maple St. The permit allows parking in faculty/staff parking areas. All parking regulations must be observed. Those retirees returning to post-retirement employment on campus must purchase a regular employee parking decal at full price.

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MEDICAL SERVICES

Family Medicine Clinics.  The Family Medicine clinics are located in Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol.  We provide complete medical care for patients of all age groups, for both male and female, for health promotion and wellness and for medical conditions involving any organ system.  The Family Medicine clinics accept most types of health insurance.  Our clinics will accept assignment for all Medicare patients and will also file secondary insurance for all Medicare patients.

Dental Hygiene Clinic.  Teeth will be cleaned at no charge for university retirees.  X-rays will be taken free of charge; however, there is a nominal charge if these are carried out of the clinic.  Appointments are required.  (423) 439-4514.

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MEDICAL INSURANCE

All covered employees who meet the qualifications may continue medical insurance at retirement for themselves and covered eligible dependents.  Retirees may retain coverage until they are eligible for Medicare.  Covered eligible dependents under age 65 will be allowed to continue coverage until age 65 or they become Medicare eligible.  Retirees or covered dependents who are eligible for Medicare will be eligible for a State Medicare Supplemental Plan (Medigap).

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PHOTO I.D.s

ETSU retirees/spouses are eligible and encouraged to have their photo I.D.s taken in the D.P. Culp University Center (423) 439-4286.

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UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE

A discount of 20 percent on all qualified sales over $5 is available to retirees.  All merchandise except textbooks, promotional items, graduation supplies and other short margin merchandise as identified by the Bookstore Manager is subject to the discount.

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SHERROD LIBRARY

Retirees who use their ETSU Photo ID have the same borrowing privileges, including Interlibrary Loans, that they have always enjoyed.  Retirees who wish to use databases from home need to retain their ETSU email accounts.

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EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - DISABLED OR OVER AGE 60

Audit Enrollment.  Disabled persons suffering from a permanent disability which totally incapacitates them from employment, and persons 60 years of age or older may audit courses without the payment of fees.

Credit Enrollment.  Disabled persons described above and persons 65 years of age or older may enroll for credit by payment of a service fee required to defray the cost of record keeping.  Enrollment of such disabled persons and persons 60 years of age or over is restricted to those who are domiciled in Tennessee and may be further limited or denied on an individual classroom basis according to space availability.   Acceptable documentation of disability and age is required. Enrollment in classes offered through the James H. Quillen College of Medicine is not included in this provision.

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EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES

Faculty, Administrative/Professional and Staff Tuition or Maintenance Fee Reimbursement Programs.  Employees who retire  with at least 10 years of service maintain eligibility under this program.

Employee Audit Program.  Employees who retire with at least 10 years of service immediately preceding retirement maintain eligibility under this program.

Clerical and Support Staff Maintenance Fee Payment Program. Employees who retire with at least 10 years of service maintain eligibility under this program.

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EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF EMPLOYEES

The following groups are eligible under this program:
 

1. Spouses of employees having 10 years or more of continuous service within the Regents system immediately preceding retirement or death are eligible for the fee discount for five years from the death or retirement of the employee, whichever shall occur first.  Dependent children of such employees are eligible for the discount through age 26.
    
2. Spouses and dependent children of employees having less than 10 years of full-time continuous service within the Regents system immediately preceding retirement or death are eligible for the fee discount for 12 months from the date of death or retirement of the employee, whichever shall occur first.
    
3. Spouses and dependent children of employees who had 10 or more years of regular continuous part-time service immediately preceding retirement or death are eligible for the fee discount on a pro rata basis for 12 months from the date of death or retirement of the employee.  The pro rata discount will be based on the percent of effort worked by the employee at the time of retirement or death.

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CAMPUS PUBLICATIONS

Accent - Bimonthly campus newsletter available online at University Relations website (University Relations (423) 439-4317).

ETSU Today - Published quarterly and mailed to all association members (Alumni Office (423) 439-4218).

Campus Directory and other publications - Available upon request at University Relations Office.

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Mailing Address:  Office of Human Resources
ETSU Box 70564
Johnson City, TN  37614-1707
Telephone:  423-439-4457
Fax:  423-439-8354
TDD:  423-439-4710

Office Hours:  8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Monday - Friday
Office Location:  Room 307, Dossett Hall

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Updated on 06/23/09