Application and approval procedure . Application for leave of absence or exchange will be made following the schedule published for sabbatical applications. The individual will apply through the school dean, who may make a recommendation and will forward the application to the Faculty Status Committee. The Faculty Status Committee will recommend to the Provost, who recommends to the President for decision. In order to ensure continuation of benefits, the recipient of a leave of absence must file a Leave of Absence form with the Office of Human Resources.
Disability leaves .
As soon as reasonably possible after the need for a disability leave has been identified, the faculty member will submit his or her written request for a disability leave to his or her dean along with certification of the disability from a licensed medical doctor. In the case of disabilities lasting longer than five working days, a medical leave of absence form, along with the medical certification, must be initiated in the Office of Human Resources. Faculty members who experience disabilities may request a one time one-year delay in the evaluation for tenure or promotion. The dean must approve any flexible staffing plans. Copyright 2000 Seattle Pacific University.