See applicable policies for details. Unpaid Absences When available paid time off has been expended, leaves of absence without pay may be available to the extent provided by the policy. This chart has been prepared as a ready reference. The leave is granted for the purpose of intensive study or research that increases the quality of the individual's future contribution to the University. The leave may be granted to tenured faculty who have served the University for a minimum of six years of full-time service.
Application is made early in the fall semester of the year preceding the leave.
Sabbatical Leave Guidelines may be obtained from the department head, the director of academic affairs, or the dean. A leave with salary may be granted for a maximum of one contract year. The most common arrangements are 67 percent of salary for a full contract year or 100 percent salary for one-half of a contract year. The application should be accompanied by a detailed proposal specifying the project to be undertaken, the results to be expected, and the way in which the leave will benefit the individual's capacity to serve the University. The application is forwarded with the department head's recommendation to the dean.