Professional and personal leaves

Professional leaves (paid)

Absences for outside professional activities related to University responsibilities which necessitate absence from the bargaining-unit member's usual University operating location may be approved with pay for periods up to thirty (30) working days. Requests for authorized absences should be filed by the bargaining-unit member with his/her chair or dean/director/vice president at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of the proposed activity. General fund dollars cannot be used to support salary during the duration of the professional leave.

Approval from the Chair, Dean/Unit Director and Provost in writing is required.

Professional and personal leaves (unpaid)

To be eligible for a professional or personal leave of absence without pay, a member of the bargaining unit shall have had one (1) year of continuous, full-time service in the bargaining unit. Under certain circumstances, the President or their designated representative may waive the one-year eligibility requirement. The member of the bargaining unit shall submit in writing to their department chair/unit director or immediate supervisor the request for the leave stating the reasons for the leave, the period of absence, and the date of return. Leaves of absence without pay may be granted for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. Bargaining Unit members should contact Total Compensation and Wellness to discuss fringe benefit options. Stipulations regarding return to work may be found in the AAUP-AFT contract.

Approval from the Chair/Unit Director, Dean and Provost in writing is required.

Unpaid leave of absence template