The ABC's of PSU - A Handbook for Portland State Faculty S Sabbatical Leave Policy Sabbatical leave is granted to qualified unclassified employees having academic rank for purposes of research, writing, advanced study, etc. Sabbatical leave may be granted to unclassified appointments in special positions of responsibility and trust, even though they do not hold academic rank.
Sabbaticals range from three months to one year.
Since sabbatical leave is a privilege and not a right, it is granted only when it can be shown that the applicant is capable of using this period in a manner that will provide greater service to the institution and to the state. Completed forms should be accompanied by a current vita and a brief description of the purpose for the sabbatical. In signing the application form, a faculty member agrees to return to PSU for one year after the sabbatical expires or to reimburse the University for the entire cost of his or her salary and benefits if the full year of service is not completed. This Faculty Senate committee develops and recommends academic standards with a view to maintaining the reputation of the undergraduate program of the University. It advises the Registrar on certain academic matters.