120.1 Faculty Absences

120.1 Faculty Absences

A. Background

At times a faculty member must be absent from class or other University obligation because of illness or other legitimate reasons including maternity.

B. Policy

A faculty member is expected to meet all schedule classes unless University responsibility or personal emergency forces him or her to be absent.

C. Guidelines

1. A faculty member should discuss anticipated absence from the campus and class with the department chair.

2. In case of absence for emergency the department chair should be notified and , if the department chair is not available, the faculty member should notify the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

3. Absences from class are to be arranged in such a way as to interfere least with the academic process and the convenience of the student.

4. In situations requiring prolonged absence the department chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean make arrangements to have the faculty member's responsibilities covered until he or she returns.

5. Cases of extended or permanent disability are handled individually, taking into consideration the medical prognosis and insurance coverage.

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