A leave implies that the same or a similar position will be made available to the individual upon return from leave. Requests for leave are subject to approval by the appropriate administrative official within the employing unit. Policy Guidelines I. Faculty A. General 1. Faculty requests for leave without pay are subject to approval by the department chairperson and the dean. The Board of Trustees, upon recommendation of the provost and the president, gives final approval.
Faculty leave without pay generally is for a maximum of one year.
In no case will it extend beyond two years. The University normally grants a leave without pay only with the clear understanding that the faculty member will return to his or her University position. A leave will not be granted to accept an ongoing position at another institution or business, unless such action is considered by the appropriate administative officials as an outstanding professional development opportunity for the faculty member, who intends to return to his or her University position. Guidelines for compensated Faculty Professional Leave are in the Office of Academic Affairs Handbook for Deans, Directors, and Department Chairs. B. Personal leave 1.