Education Leave of Absence. In order to enhance the professional development of Professional and Administrative Employees, an educational leave of absence for up to one (1) year may be granted to Professional and Administrative Union members for the purpose of professional development benefiting the University, provided: 1. The Employee has been regularly employed for three (3) or more consecutive years. 2. The Administrative Head of the Employee's unit indicates in writing to the Human Resources Division that the Employee's present position will be held vacant, or filled with temporary help, until his/her return. 3. Group, Medical and Life Insurance coverage is continued only upon written request by the Employee and with the Employee paying the full rate (without University subsidy).
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement