165.5 Leaves of Absence

165.5 Leaves of Absence

A. Background

At times a faculty member may need to be away from Furman to pursue personal and professional goals.

B. Policy

Furman University encourages members of the faculty to use leaves of absence of a term or longer for professional study, research, writing, or other professional activities.

C. Guidelines

1. A faculty member who wishes to be on leave of absence should consult his department chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. All leaves must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean.

2. Leaves are normally without pay or other cash benefits, although in some instances a grant may be obtained for projects or activities.

3. A faculty member on leave without salary must pay the entire amount of the premiums for insurance. TIAA program payments during leave will be in the regular proportion of the salary paid. Presumably, the faculty member will arrange for his temporary employer or the source of his or her grant to assume these costs.

4. In most cases the faculty member on leave without salary will continue to receive other fringe benefits to which he or she is entitled.

5. A leave without pay does not prejudice in any way a faculty member's eligibility for a sabbatical leave or early retirement. Time spent on leave without pay does not count as service to Furman University; yet it does not interrupt continuity of service as required for sabbatical leave or early retirement.

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