Only persons who have been employed by State University of West Georgia for at least three years are eligible. Such leaves are for a calendar year or less and are subject to renewal. The State University of West Georgia shares with other universities the traditional responsibilities to discover, develop, preserve and disseminate knowledge. Much of this mission is realized through the professional, scholarly and creative activities of faculty members, and through their interactions with students. Therefore, faculty development is a critical element in reaching West Georgia's goal of achieving educational excellence within a personal environment.
Faculty paid leave is one mechanism for encouraging professional growth and development.
Tenured faculty may apply for paid leave during or after their sixth year of full-time service at the State University of West Georgia. Time spent on any type of leave of absence is not counted as full-time service. Faculty members who are being reviewed for tenure are not eligible to apply for paid leave during that year. Applications are due on or before December 1st for the following academic year. Applications must include a current curriculum vitae and a proposal for activities to be accomplished should the leave be granted.