Section 8-B1315. EDUCATIONAL LEAVE

 

1315.1All full-time employees shall be eligible to apply for leave-without-pay for educational purposes not to exceed one (1) year at a time.

 

1315.2Educational leave may be granted for the following purposes:

 

(a)Study, research, or travel in connection with study or research; or

 

(b)Any other approved activity that will enhance the professional standing of the employee and the University.

 

1315.3An employee who applies for and is granted educational leave shall be required to enter into an agreement to return to full-time work at the University upon completion of the leave period for at least one (1) full year.

 

1315.4 An extension of educational leave may be granted for up to one (1) additional year; Provided, that the obligation to return to the University under §1315.3 shall be increased to two (2) years.

 

1315.5A non-faculty employee may be granted educational leave with pay if he or she has been associated with the University for at least six (6) years and provides evidence of admission to a professional program of study at a college, university, approved research program, or other appropriate educational activity.

 

1315.6An employee shall apply for educational leave by submitting to the appropriate dean or supervisor a written plan outlining the activity to be undertaken during the leave.

 

1315.7A faculty employee's health insurance shall be maintained during the period of approved educational leave.