The exact schedule and rotation will be determined by the department. Eligibility begins to accrue with the first tenure-track appointment. Each department should incorporate into their bylaws procedures for deciding on the acceptability of these proposals. Scheduling of individual leaves will rest with the department in coordination with the College. Academic departments should arrange a rotation of courses and administrative assignments that allow faculty to participate in the program with minimal disruption of departmental offerings and functions.
Faculty participating in the program are to be paid their salaries and benefits as usual.
Faculty participating in the program are expected to make arrangements for graduate student advising responsibilities before leaving campus. Faculty participating in the program are encouraged to apply for external funds to augment their salaries, but are precluded from taking full-time employment at another institution during their participation in the program. Return to the University Faculty participating in the program must return to the University for at least one year of full-time employment. Within one semester of returning to the University, a written report must be submitted describing the activities carried out and benefits achieved from participation in the program. Within one semester of returning to the University, the faculty member should present a departmental colloquium to their colleagues and students describing the activities carried out and benefits achieved from participation in the program.