Sabbaticals and Faculty Improvement Leaves. 6.1: Introduction: In accordance with the provisions of Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) 3345.28, mem- bers of the bargaining unit may be granted leave to undertake further education, to carry on scholarship, to secure appropriate professional experience, or to perform discipline-related com- munity service. The purpose of this leave is to enhance the faculty member’s performance in teaching, scholar- ship, and service to the University. The administration of this program is intended to be in full compliance with the provisions and revisions of the O.R.C., with applicable court decisions, and with all rules promulgated under the statutory authority of state agencies, including the State Teachers Retirement System. For faculty members who remain in the greater Youngstown area during the period of Sabbatical or Faculty Improvement Leave, leave-related income will be for- warded to the University within thirty (30) days after completion of leave. For those faculty who are required to establish and maintain a residence outside the greater Youngstown area for three (3) months or longer during the leave period, leave-related income in excess of 150% of budgeted salary will be reported and forwarded to the Administration. Subsi- dy for travel related to leave activities shall not be included in this determination. The faculty member’s fringe benefits, STRS status, and all other rights and privileges shall re- main in effect during the leave as though the individual were not on leave. The restrictions on leave- related income shall not apply to income used by the faculty member to offset leave- related expenses; faculty members who have such income offsets shall file a report with the Ad- ministration, providing auditable documentation of leave-related income and offsets, within thirty
