ARTICLE XXVII

XXVII. LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY

  1. Maternity Leaves

    1. A faculty member who has borne a child or who is expecting a child or has legally adopted a minor child shall have the right to maternity leave without pay for a period of up to one (1) academic year if s/he notifies the appropriate Academic Officer at least one (1) month before the leave begins. Maternity leave shall begin the first day of a semester and shall end the last day of a semester. If a faculty member on maternity leave decides not to return to the College, s/he shall inform the Academic Vice President or his/her designee of the decision at least three (3) months prior to his/her expected date of return. Requests for an extension of the leave shall be submitted in writing with as much notice as practicable, normally not less than three (3) months prior to the requested leave date. Maternity leaves shall be considered as service under the meaning of Article XIII, Part A, Section 1., a., b., c., and d., and as service toward tenure and/or seniority. Other terms and conditions of such leave shall be governed by Part B. of this Article.

  2. Other Leaves of Absence

    1. A faculty member may be granted a leave of absence without pay of up to one (1) academic year for personal or professional reasons with the approval of the Academic Vice President or his/her designee. Such leaves of absence without pay may be extended up to one (1) additional year if the personal or professional reasons so warrant. Requests for such professional leaves must be submitted in writing at least one (1) semester before the leave begins. Requests for personal leaves shall be submitted in writing with as much notice as is practicable, but not less than three (3) months prior to the intended date of the leave. If a faculty member on personal or professional leave decides not to return to the College, s/he shall inform the Academic Vice President or his or her designee of the decision at least three (3) months prior to the expected date of return.

    2. Such leaves of absence without pay shall not be considered as service within the meaning of Article XIII, A.1., a., b., c., d., nor as service toward tenure and/or seniority unless otherwise agreed to by the Board and the Chapter.

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Continuation of benefits during the period of any leave of absence without pay is determined under appropriate legislation and rules and regulations implementing such legislation.

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