SDSU Retirement Association
The San Diego State University Retirement Association was established in 1986 through the cooperative efforts of retired and current SDSU faculty and staff and the support and encouragement of President Thomas B. Day. The Association was established in order to serve the mutual benefits and interests of retired and near retired faculty and staff and to facilitate continuing contributions by members to the furtherance of the scholarly and other professional objectives of San Diego State University.
- To provide pre-retirement and post-retirement planning and counseling;
- To implement communication between the University and retired faculty and staff;
- To sponsor educational programs related to problems of retired persons, such as housing, medical care, and other economic and social concerns;
- To work for improvement of the retirement program of San Diego State University;
- To provide a means for continuing professional and educational activities of the University personnel in retirement;
- To communicate on behalf of the retired San Diego State University personnel with representatives of the University, government, and other groups affecting the welfare of retired persons.
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES access to its library of information regarding aspects of retirement; PERS, Social Security, Medicare, health and life insurances, taxes, estate planning, finances, relocation, and medical concerns.
- THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS seminars and workshops and offers individual consultation in areas pertaining to retirement planning and post-retirement living.
- THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTS in the interpretation of administrative policies relating to benefits and privileges, i.e., campus space and facilities, parking, etc.
- THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES a newsletter, PostScript, with information about the activities of the SDSU Retirement Association and related campus and university news.
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES opportunities for members to participate in a wide range of social activities and excursions.
- HEALTH AND DENTAL COVERAGE
If enrolled at the time of retirement, retirees will continue to receive the state contribution to health and dental benefits. - RETENTION OF SDSU I.D. CARD
Retirees will continue to be issued SDSU I.D. cards and are entitled to all faculty/staff privileges requiring possession of an I.D. card. - PARKING
Faculty/staff are eligible for courtesy parking permits entitling the holder to free parking in faculty/staff parking lots. Permits must be renewed annually at the Public Safety Office. - USE OF LIBRARY FACILITIES
Faculty/staff retain all library privileges provided to them at the time of retirement. - FACULTY/STAFF DISCOUNTS
Retirees are entitled to all discount privileges made available to regular faculty/staff, i.e., discounts on all athletic tickets – season tickets or tickets on a game-by-game basis. - FACULTY-STAFF CLUB
Those who were dues-paying members of the Club when they retired continue their Club membership without dues. - UNIVERSITY AND ASSOCIATION PUBLICATIONS
Each retiree who is a member of the Association receives the San Diego State University Retirement Association PostScript. - RECREATION AND TRAVEL
Faculty/staff are entitled to use all campus recreational facilities requiring possession of SDSU I.D. Card. Various travel opportunities are made available to the membership. - COMMUNICATION CENTER
The Association Office personnel provides information and services on a wide range of interests to retirees. We are as close as your telephone.
- Select membership application link, fill out, and mail to address on the form.
- Membership Application
| President | Dean Popp |  |
| Vice President | Debbie Quiett |  |
| Secretary | Barbara Barnes |  |
| Treasurer | Robin Fishbaugh |  |
| Senator | Gordon Shackleford |
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| Immediate Past President | Pat Koppman |  |
| Directors at Large |
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| Ronald Young |
| Nancy Farnan |
| Gloria Ross |
| Standing Committee | Committee Chairs |
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| Activities | Mary Nelson, Ann LePage, Rick Schulte, Joan McArthur |
| Membership | Glen Broom |
| Benefits | Tom Donahue |
| Bylaws / Rules | Cheryl Trtan |
| Scholarship | Nancy Carmichael |
| Postscript | Barbara Barnes, Leif Fern, Maggi McKerrow |
| Webmaster | Pat Coffey |
| Awards | Ron Young |
| Historian | Lucille Wendling |
| University Advancement Liaison | Amy Walling |
| SDSU Women's Association Liaison | Rinda Young |
| Faculty/Staff Club Liaison | Nancy Carmichael |
San Diego State University Links
- SDSU Homepage
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- Campus Electronic Phonebook
- Human Resources
- Alumni Resources
- History of SDSU
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Government Links
Miscellaneous Links
- AROHE, (Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education)
- AARP, (American Association for Retired Persons)
- Elderhostel
- CSU-ERFA, (California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association)
- CSEA, (California State Employees Association Retirees Division news)
- OASIS, (Enriching the Lives of Mature Adults with challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service)
- Nursing Home Abuse, Find out about nursing home abuse
The POSTSCRIPT is published three times a year by the SDSU Retirement Association. POSTSCRIPT has information about the activities of the SDSU-RA and related campus and university news.
| January | February | March | April |
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1 - Office closed | New Year's Day 3 - Golf group 11 - Board Meeting 1 PM |
7 - Golf group 8 - Board Meeting 1PM 14 - Valentines Luncheon |
7 - Golf group 8 - Board Meeting 1PM 12 - Borrego Escape |
4 - Golf group 4 - Board Meeting 25 - Scholarship Luncheon 27 - James and the Giant Peach |
| May | June | July | August |
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2 - Golf group 4 - Kentucky Derby Party 10 - Board Meeting |
6 - Golf group 14 - Board Meeting |
4 - Golf group 24 - Day at the Races (No Board Meeting) |
1 - Golf group (No Board Meeting) |
| September | October | November | December |
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2 - Office closed | Labor Day 5 - Golf group 13 - Board Meeting |
3 - Golf group 11 - Board Meeting 1PM 18 - Oktoberfest |
7 - Golf group 8 - Board Meeting |
5 - Golf group 7 - SDSU Theatre production of "She Loves Me" 8 - Holiday Party (No Board Meeting) |