Awarding of the Title of Emeritus at the Ilia State University
On November 5, 2010 Ilia State University awarded three professors: Lia Loria, Manana Nemsadze and Gia Machabeli with the title of Emeritus for their outstanding service. Titles were given in accordance with the regulations defined by the Georgian legislation.
In 2009 thirteen professors of the Ilia State University were awarded titles of Emeritus and given memorable medals.
According to Mrs. Manana Nemsadze: “Being Emeritus is a great honor and responsibility at the same time”.
“[The] Title of Emeritus does not allow us to get weak. It does not mean that we will work less. I wish courage to the University and to me” – added Mrs. Lia Loria. It has to be mentioned, that Ilia State University is the first higher education institution of Georgia, which implemented this initiative of the education legislation and awards all Full Professors with the title of Emeritus.
According to the law on Higher Education of Georgia (chapter 5, paragraph 39) higher education institution awards all full professors of the age of 65 title of Emeritus. Based on the same law higher education institution is responsible for covering the difference between the salary of an awarded person and an amount of the state pension. Otherwise, in case of some other titles Emeritus will enjoy additional social guarantees that will be covered from the budget of the same institution.