Sabbatical Leaves 49. Members taking their first Sabbatical Leave after a probationary period at The University of Western Ontario shall receive 90.0% of their Base Salary; Members taking their second or subsequent Sabbatical Leave from The University of Western Ontario shall receive 85.0% of their Base Salary.
Sabbatical Leave The purpose of a sabbatical leave is to enhance professional development, support department/unit goals, and/or meet the instructional, service, or research priorities of the university.
Application for Sabbatical Leave Application for sabbatical leave for professional study, research, or professional improvement, must be made at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of such requested leave. Applicant must be notified by the Board of the disposition within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. The application for such sabbatical leave must be accompanied by an outline of the program of study or research to be pursued, or the proposals for the professional improvement.
Medical Leave Pursuant to applicable provisions of the Civil Service Rules, County Code, and other law, medical leaves of absence will be granted by the employee’s Department Head upon request only upon submission of a doctor’s certificate or other satisfactory medical evidence of the employee’s need for such leave.