Section 8-B1316. SABBATICAL LEAVE

 

1316.1For each six (6) years of full-time service at the University, a faculty member shall be eligible for sabbatical leave.

 

1316.2Application for sabbatical leave shall be filed by November 1 of the academic year prior to the year of absence requested.

 

1316.3If sabbatical leave is delayed due to budgetary constraints or the instructional needs of the University, the applicant shall be given priority consideration in the following years until the sabbatical leave is granted.

 

1316.4Faculty members shall be paid one-half (1/2) salary for a full year of sabbatical leave.

 

1316.5If circumstances and budgetary allocations permit, a faculty member may be granted full salary for a portion of the sabbatical leave, up to a maximum of one-half (1/2) year.

 

1316.6All non-leave benefits provided by the University shall continue during the period of sabbatical leave.

 

1316.7Temporary replacements for faculty members on sabbatical shall be required to meet all requirements for appointment to the rank for which they are being considered.

 

1316.8The faculty member accepting sabbatical 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.