Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3339 - Miami University › Chapter 3339-4 - Leave of Absence for Unclassified Administrative Staff › Section 3339-4-04 - Professional development or educational leave - unclassified administrative staff

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Professional
			 development or educational leave - unclassified administrative staff.
Vice presidents may recommend to the
				president professional development or educational leaves, at full or reduced
				salary, for members of the unclassified administrative staff: such leaves must
				be for the purpose of professional development that will enhance the staff
				member's ability to perform Miami university administrative functions. Such
				activities will typically involve formal training programs sponsored by other
				universities or conducted under the sponsorship of professional associations or
				societies. Normally, a professional development or educational leave will not
				be granted for the purpose of pursuing a degree. All professional development
				and educational leaves of absence are subject to the approval of the president.
				Applications for such leaves must be made to the appropriate vice president at
				least six months prior to the beginning date of the requested leave. If a leave
				is granted, vacation and sick leave credits shall not be accrued or used during
				the period of the leave. Retirement contributions will be made only as allowed
				by STRS, PERS,PERS-LE, or the alternative retirement plan.
A request for a leave should detail the
				activities proposed, the duration of the leave, and the significance of the
				proposed activities for the mission of the university. The request must also
				indicate how the department will cover the individual's job responsibilities
				during the leave.
Individuals receiving a leave are
				obligated to remain at Miami university during the ensuing fiscal year
				following the leave and to make a full report of the results of the assignment
				to their supervisor, their department head, and the appropriate vice president
				within ninety days of the completion of the leave. If an individual chooses not
				to return to Miami during the ensuing fiscal year, he or she must refund the
				compensation received from Miami during the leave.
Recipients of leaves may receive money
				for approved study or research or other activities expressly related to the
				purpose of the leave without prejudice to their receipt of income from Miami,
				provided that the total remuneration from all sources (including Miami) does
				not exceed the recipient's annual Miami university salary. In addition to
				salary, special arrangements may be made for grants to defray travel and
				similar incidental expenses. These arrangements must be approved in advance of
				the leave.
Questions regarding the program and its
				guidelines should be addressed to the appropriate personnel
				office.
(B)
								Attendance at professional meetings
Miami university is firmly committed to
				a policy of encouraging staff members to continue professional development
				through attendance at professional meetings and conferences. To participate in
				such meetings an individual must make advance arrangements for classes and
				other university responsibilities, these arrangements to be acceptable to the
				department chair or other supervisor.
Replaces: 3339-4-04