At the beginning of the first full pay period each January, a maximum of one year s accrual plus five days may be carried forward. During the year, vacation accruals will continue to be earned but will be reduced to one year s accrual plus five days at the end of the calendar year. For staff appointed as Assistant and Fellow, Assistant and Trainee, Instructor and Fellow, Instructor and Trainee, Resident, and Fellow, refer to section below. Back to Top Vacation Schedules Vacation time off must be requested in advance and approved by the department head. Vacations must be scheduled to meet the work requirements of each department.
Every effort is made to satisfy individual preference for vacation dates.
Departments which experience periods of reduced work schedules may require that vacations be taken at those times, and when feasible, individuals will be informed of such requirements in advance. The Vacation Plan permits full-time staff members to stretch vacation time. Upon completing 18 years of service, two additional vacation days are awarded, and accrual at 27 days per year begins. Upon completing 23 years of service, three additional vacation days are awarded, and accrual at 30 days per year begins. Upon completing 18 years of service, two additional vacation days are awarded, and accrual at 27 days per year begins.