It is expected that faculty members will not be absent from classes except in case of illness, personal emergency, religious observation, or when the absence is desirable for the faculty member to meet his or her professional responsibilities.
- If a faculty member is absent from the campus because of travel for five contiguous working days, or fewer, in a semester, they do not need permission from the Chair or the Dean but are, nevertheless, responsible for assuring that all classes are covered and that other assignments (such as committee meetings and undergraduate advising duties) are also covered.
- If a faculty member is to be absent from campus because of travel for more than five contiguous working days, but not more than 10 working days overall in a semester, they must inform the Chair in writing of the proposed absence and must obtain written permission both for the absence and for the arrangements made to cover classes, advising, etc. The Chair will advise the Dean of Division/Associate Dean/Executive Director of their decision.
- For proposed absences of more than a total of 10 working days overall in a semester because of travel, the Chair and, subsequently, the Dean of Division/Associate Dean/Executive Director should be informed in writing both of the reason for the absence and of the proposed arrangements to cover teaching, advising, and other responsibilities. Both the Chair and the Dean of Division/Associate Dean/Executive Director must approve such absences in writing in advance.
- If a faculty member is to be absent from campus during final examination period, the written approval of both the Chair and the Dean of Division/Associate Dean/Executive Director is required.
- Submission of requests for faculty absence from campus should be made no later than one week prior to the intended departure.
Below, please find detailed explanations of the different types of leave:
Reviewed 25 January 2024