The purpose of the professional development leave program is to advance the academic competence of faculty members and to enhance their contribution to the university as teachers and scholars.
Professional leave is a privilege gained by service to the university.
Proposals for professional development leave should clearly indicate how the leave will enhance the faculty member's ability as a teacher and scholar. The faculty member's ability to successfully conclude the proposal. The faculty member's past service to the university. Successful proposals should enhance the faculty member's contribution to the university as both a teacher and scholar, and there should be reasonable expectation that the faculty member can successfully complete the proposal. If either criterion is absent, the proposal should not be approved.