A faculty member or academic professional who takes leave without pay will not accrue sick and vacation leave. Faculty members and academic professionals must submit all military leave requests to the appropriate chair , director, or supervisor before beginning the leave. Leave of Absence without Pay A faculty member or academic professional who voluntarily or involuntarily enters active service in the armed forces of the United States will be placed on extended military leave without pay for the active service duration. Faculty or academic professionals on extended military leave without pay will not accrue sick or vacation leave. Employees should be aware that when military health and dental coverage is in effect for the military member, the university's employee group insurance ceases for the military member only.
Dependents can remain covered under the university's plans.
It will, again, be the employee's responsibility to make the conversion and to pay the full premium to the carrier. During the unpaid military leave of absence, the basic life insurance may be continued by paying the monthly premium to the Employee Benefits Office. Voluntary supplemental life insurance will continue, as long as the employee pays the full monthly premium. The accidental death and dismemberment portion of the voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage is discontinued during the employee's absence. Any employee who drops existing medical, dental, or supplemental life insurance coverage while on military status may reinstate this coverage upon return to full-time university employment.