Common use of Professional Growth Leave Clause in Contracts

Professional Growth Leave. The College may grant a faculty member an unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year for professional development which shall include, but shall not be limited to, additional schooling and/or training, involvement in research efforts, scholarly pursuits, and acceptance of long-term assignments to other higher education institutions, agencies, corporations, foundations, or governments. A faculty member may submit request for extension of professional growth leave.

Professional Growth Leave. The College may grant a faculty member an unpaid leave of absence of up to one (1) year for professional development which shall include, but shall not be limited to, additional schooling and/or training, involvement in research efforts, scholarly pursuits, and acceptance of long-term long‑term assignments to other higher education institutions, agencies, corporations, foundations, or governments. A faculty member may submit request for extension of professional growth leave.