Approves the staff member's request for time off to attend class during working hours, provided the time off is made up or charged to compensatory time or accumulated vacation leave, and the absence does not affect the efficient operation of the department.
Forwards request to department head for approval.
Departmental Head 3. Approves or disapproves the request. Returns a copy of approved or disapproved request to the faculty or staff member. Files original copy of request in the individual's departmental personnel file. Vice President 5.