7.7 LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Academic leave without pay may be granted to an instructional-faculty member with tenure, or in a tenure-track position, and with three years of continuous employment. Such leave is approved for a period of one semester to one year. Under special circumstances, leave without pay may be available for a maximum of two years. Commitment to return following leave is required by general institutional policy (See "Professional Leaves of Absence," page 51.) During the period of leave, the University holds the faculty member's position until he/she returns. Failure by the faculty member to honor the commitment to return will be considered unethical professional behavior, and the individual's personnel record shall carry the notation "Departure with Prejudice," unless the individual can present evidence of extenuating circumstances for his/her failure to return as scheduled, and such documentation receives University approval.

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