While on sabbatical, the staff member may receive full salary for one-half year or half salary for a full year. Benefits are continued during that time in proportion to salary. The employee is obligated to return to the University for at least one year following the sabbatical. A person who does not return is liable for salary and cost of benefits paid during the sabbatical. The person granted the sabbatical is expected to file an activity report to the Professional Staff Development Committee within three months after the end of the sabbatical.
Time spent on sabbatical is counted toward promotion.
The staff member discusses a plan for a sabbatical with the immediate supervisor. The supervisor prepares a letter in which the plan is evaluated in terms of departmental needs and staff development. Application, with the supervisor's letter attached, is made to the Professional Staff Development Committee by October 15 of the academic year preceding the proposed sabbatical. The Professional Staff Development Committee makes its recommendation to the President of the University by the first of December. 5.301.1 - Employment Classifications History of Policy No.