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This document outlines the policies and procedures related to faculty leaves at Southern Utah University, including sabbatical leaves, leaves of absence without pay, and application requirements.

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How to fill out Faculty Leave Policy and Application

1. Obtain the Faculty Leave Policy and Application form from the university's HR website or office.
2. Read the Faculty Leave Policy carefully to understand eligibility and types of leave available.
3. Fill out personal information including your name, faculty position, and department.
4. Specify the type of leave you are applying for (e.g., sick leave, personal leave, sabbatical).
5. Provide dates for the start and end of your leave.
6. Include details explaining the reason for your leave (if required).
7. Attach any necessary documentation (e.g., medical certificates, supporting letters) as specified in the policy.
8. Review the application for completeness and accuracy.
9. Submit the completed form to your department head or the appropriate HR representative.
10. Follow up with your supervisor/HR on the status of your application if you do not receive a response in a timely manner.

Who needs Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

1. All faculty members who are planning to take a leave of absence, including sick leave, personal leave, or sabbatical.
2. Faculty who need to understand their rights and obligations regarding leave.
3. Departments that need to manage faculty availability and workload planning.

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What is the point of a sabbatical leave?

A sabbatical gives employees a significant break from their work, allowing them time to recharge, pursue personal interests, or achieve goals.

What is developmental leave?

Sabbatical and developmental leaves provide opportunities for pursuit of the faculty's scholarly agenda and/or other University-approved professional development endeavor designed to advance the faculty's teaching and/or research effectiveness.

What do faculty do on sabbatical?

During this period, faculty do not have to attend to their usual teaching and administrative responsibilities and can instead focus on research or other work. At Brown, junior faculty members are allowed one semester of sabbatical. Another semester is offered after earning tenure.

Do teachers get paid during a sabbatical?

Sabbaticals: Intentional Rest A sabbatical is typically given to those who have provided years of service to the institution. It includes financial compensation and centers around a purpose such as pursuing education, working on a personal project, volunteering, or other intentions.

What is a sabbatical leave for faculty?

A “sabbatical” is a paid research leave for tenured professors, earned on a periodic basis after intervals of time spent in residence teaching (e.g., ordinarily six semesters in residence teaching).

How long is sabbatical leave for professors?

Sabbaticals were traditionally based on taking one year of sabbatical leave for every seven years of tenured work, but it has become more common in academia to take a 6-month sabbatical after every three and half years of work.

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What is Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

The Faculty Leave Policy and Application is a formal document that outlines the procedures and guidelines for faculty members to request and obtain leave from their teaching and administrative responsibilities.

Who is required to file Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

All faculty members who wish to take a leave of absence for personal, medical, or professional reasons are required to file a Faculty Leave Policy and Application.

How to fill out Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

To fill out the Faculty Leave Policy and Application, faculty members must provide their personal information, the type of leave requested, the duration of the leave, and the reason for the leave, along with any necessary supporting documentation.

What is the purpose of Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

The purpose of the Faculty Leave Policy and Application is to ensure that all leave requests are processed fairly and transparently, allowing faculty to manage their absences while maintaining institutional continuity.

What information must be reported on Faculty Leave Policy and Application?

The information that must be reported includes the faculty member's name, department, type of leave, start and end dates, reason for leave, and any relevant attachments or documentation.