Stipends are revenue-neutral as determined by department chairs and deans.
Stipends are provided to partially offset the financial impact of a reduction in time base for faculty pursuing projects in scholarship, research, creative work, teaching, curricular design, community service, or other areas related to individual or departmental professional interests or needs. Stipends are awarded in fixed amounts according to rank and are provided to offset no more than a .40 reduction in time base during a semester. Stipends are provided for no more than a total of two semesters in any two successive academic years. All employee benefits are maintained, and credit toward sabbaticals is earned at the usual rate, during a professional development opportunity leave. As part of the process of applying for a stipend, faculty must apply for a Professional Leave Without Pay through the procedure of the University as set forth in the Faculty Manual , Chapter 3.4, p. 55 and Article 22 of the Agreement.