The Grade Replacement Policy is effective for courses originally taken fall 1994 and thereafter. The Credits Committee recommends that implementation of this new grade replacement deadline begin with First Summer Session 1998. The leave can be with salary or without salary, depending on the type of leave and the advance approval for the leave of absence. There are generally 3 types of leaves of absence. For probationary-term faculty members, this type of leave allows faculty members to accept competitive awards in programs such as the Board of Governors Doctoral Assignment Fellowship, Fulbright Fellowship, or Fogarty Fellowship programs, allowing research or advanced study opportunities.
Public service leave.
A faculty member may run for political office, serve in appointed or elected public office, or serve in an appointed professional office and use this type of leave. Employee Involvement in Political Candidacy and Officeholding. A leave of absence for the purpose of holding public office may not exceed two years. Requests must accompany the personnel recommendation form. Leaves of absence are subject to Appendix D., Section II.C.3.