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Sabbatical Leave Committee (SLC)

The mission of SLC is to ensure the integrity of the sabbatical leave process and support the professional development of colleagues by assisting colleagues in preparation of quality applications for sabbatical leave and sabbatical reports.

For a quick Sabbatical Leave Overview, please view this video.

Deadlines - Sabbatical Leave Reports and Applications

Fall 2020 and Spring 2021

APPLICATIONS Due (forms at bottom of this page):

FALL 2020 Sabbatical Leave APPLICATION Deadline for requesting a sabbatical leave during Academic Year 2021-2022:
Applications are DUE the 4th Friday of instruction - Friday, September 18, 2020.

REPORTS Due (forms at bottom of this page):
FALL 2020 Sabbatical Leave REPORT Deadline:
For faculty returning to full service in Fall 2020, SL reports are DUE the 3rd Friday of instruction,
Friday, September 11, 2020.

SPRING 2021 Sabbatical Leave REPORT Deadline:
For faculty returning to full service in Spring 2021, SL reports are DUE the 3rd week of instruction,
Thursday, February 11, 2021.
This year, due to the President's holiday weekend, reports in the spring will be due on Thursday.

Functions

Act as resource to faculty in preparation of proposals and reports:

  • mentor/advise faculty in the preparation of their proposals
  • provide workshops as needed to assist faculty in the preparation of proposals and reports

Review applications for sabbatical leave:

  • determine the feasibility of the proposed activity
  • assess the contribution of the activity to the growth of the individual and to the district
  • ensure that the proposed hours or study units meet the minimum required
  • forward recommendations to Senate Council for action
  • review requests for modifications of sabbatical leaves, and advise the President

Review sabbatical leave reports:

  • verify that activities were completed as approved (or as modified)
  • assist in editing reports as necessary to improve clarity
  • forward recommendations to Senate Council for action

Review Sabbatical Leave Handbook

  • maintain a manual of application and report procedures on sabbatical leaves
  • review and revise procedures outlined in the sabbatical leave handbook

Any suggested changes to the contents of the handbook should be submitted to the Administrative Assistant of the Sabbatical Leave Committee by February 15 of any given year in order to be considered for inclusion for the following academic year.

Meeting Dates / Agendas 

  • Meetings will occur via Zoom until further notice.
  • Zoom links will be provided in the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting.

Committee Membership 2020 - 2021

Sabbatical Leave Application Forms

Sabbatical leave applications submitted in Fall 2020 will be for the 2021-2022 academic year!

Sabbatical Leave Report Forms