Libraries faculty are notified of eligibility for a sabbatical leave by Libraries Administrative Services, which forwards a copy of the University Sabbatical Request form with the notification. Signatures are to be obtained before the form is forwarded to the Dean.
Signatures serve as acknowledgment of intent and approval of the dates only.
If two or more faculty in the same department are eligible for and wish to take sabbaticals at the same time, the Department Head may determine whether or how multiple simultaneous sabbaticals can be accommodated. If all sabbaticals within a department cannot be accommodated during the year, the Department Head notes this on the request form. Faculty who wish to accept a sabbatical leave also complete and forward the University's Sabbatical Request form to the Libraries Tenure Committee. The Tenure Committee comments on the content and clarity of the proposals, and forwards recommendations to the Dean. 5. The Dean has the authority to grant sabbatical leave requests for Libraries faculty.