Retiree Association
Founded in 2015, the Towson University Retiree Association (TURA) fosters relationships among retired faculty and librarians, helping them remain connected to both the university, and the larger Towson community.
TURA is a collaborative venture of retirees and the Office of the Provost. See the About page to learn more of our history, our governing structure, and where you might fit in and feel most comfortable. TURA provides opportunities for members to share information, experiences, scholarship, service, and engage socially. In addition, TURA is the chief advocate for the privileges and benefits afforded all retired faculty and librarians by Towson University.
Advocacy
TURA advocates for TU retirees. We work with the University to advocate for retiree benefits on campus and beyond.
Become a Member
TURA membership is open to all retiring full time faculty, adjunct faculty and librarians as well as those who have a long-term association with the university or are partners of members. The fee is nominal.
Membership Information
Get Benefits of Membership
TURA actively works to expand and codify the benefits of TURA membership
Benefits of TURA Membership
Take Part in TURA Activities
Activities include trips to local sites, special interest discussion groups, speakers, bike rides, happy hours, and dinner get-togethers, etc.
Events & Activities
Committees
Four standing committees are responsible for organizing most TURA's activities. Members are encouraged to serve on these committees.
Committees
Share Your Talents
Members can mentor students and do volunteer work in the Towson community and beyond.
Volunteer Opportunities
Resources for Retirement and Personal Enhancement
Seminars and videos offering information on enhancing the retirement experience. Also become involved in activities that allow you to grow your mind and body.
Retirement Resources
Check Out the Oral History Project
Watch video interviews of retired faculty at the archive for the Towson University Retiree Association Oral History Project.
Watch Videos
Tura matters
TURA’s biannual newsletter, TURA Matters (formerly The Advocate), provides articles written to inform and entertain. It includes in-depth interviews with retirees and others from TU, updates about issues of concern, information about recent activities and current initiatives, and brief In Memoriam notices.
AROHE
TURA is a Proud Member of AROHE
Towson University is the first University System of Maryland institution to join the Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE). AROHE advocates for and serves campus-based organizations for retired faculty and staff. Through its network we share TURA successes and initiatives and learn about those of sibling organizations.
Information Resources
AROHE offers recorded webinars that may be of interest to retired or retiring faculty.