Sabbatical Leave Research Grant. Employees shall be entitled to receive a portion of their sabbatical salary in the form of a research grant provided that they can reasonably demonstrate to the appropriate research committee that such funds are required for the research to be carried out during their sabbatical leave. The grant may include funds for travel, certain living expenses while away from Saskatoon, research materials, books, telephone, copying, and for such other items as are related to the research costs. (Note: The tax status of expenditures under the research grant is a matter to be settled between the individual and Canada Revenue Agency.) If an employee's application for a research grant has been denied, the employee shall be entitled to appeal to the Sabbatical Leave Appeal Committee. The decision of the Sabbatical Leave Appeal Committee is final with a grievance subject to the same limitations as in the case of tenure.
Sabbatical Leave Research Grant and Article 22.13 (Sabbatical Travel Expenses) shall also apply to employees on administrative leave. An employee who takes administrative leave is expected to return to service at the University for a period equivalent to the duration of the leave and to submit to the Xxxx, not later than three months after the end of the leave, a report on the work done related to the leave.” For more information on administrative leave entitlements, please refer to the Office of the Vice-Xxxxxxx, Faculty Relations website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xx/vpfaculty/leaves/admin_leave.php. Part A: Purpose of Administrative Leave Administrative leave is an entitlement for eligible in-scope faculty, following their service in administrative appointments, and subject to approval of an acceptable proposal of activities to be completed during the leave. The proposal for administrative leave shall outline activities and responsibilities that xxxxxx professional development, enhance their role as a teacher/scholar, and provide an opportunity for the individual to focus on their research and scholarly activities before resuming regular duties as a faculty member. The activities and responsibilities outlined in the proposal must be of significant mutual benefit to both the individual and the university. Upon conclusion of the leave, a summary report of leave activities is to be submitted to the xxxx/executive director, with an electronic copy forwarded to the Office of the Vice-Xxxxxxx, Faculty Relations, within three months of the end of the leave. Leaves should commence January 1 or July 1 of a given year, unless special arrangements have been made. Part B: Instructions Complete this form and attach your Curriculum Vitae, updated to June 30 of the current year. This package should be submitted to the xxxx/executive director by November 30 of the academic year preceding the leave (as per Article 21.9 of the Collective Agreement). Once completed and approved by the xxxx/executive director, the xxxx/executive director's office should forward your leave package electronically to the Office of the Vice-Xxxxxxx, Faculty Relations, care of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx (xxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx). The Office of the Vice-Xxxxxxx, Faculty Relations will notify you once your leave package has been reviewed. IN-SCOPE ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FORM Name of Applicant: Employee ID: Current administrative position: Department: College: Dates of proposed leave: Leave applied for: 12 months at 100% salary q 6 months at 100% ...
