Common use of Short Term Academic Conference Leave Clause in Contracts

Short Term Academic Conference Leave. If a Graduate Assistant wishes to attend an academic conference, the Graduate Assistant’s Supervising Instructor may approve up to one week per academic year for such leave. The Graduate Assistant shall request, in writing, such leave no later than the first week of the semester. Such request will include written confirmation from the Graduate Assistant’s Academic Supervisor that attendance at such a conference is appropriate. Such leave is unpaid unless alternate arrangements can be made. Alternate arrangements may include the Graduate Assistant arranging to exchange duties with another Graduate Assistant during such leave. Any alternate arrangements require the written approval of the Supervising Instructor. Approval of the leave shall be considered with due regard to the continued effective functioning of the academic program and the needs of students. Approval for such leave will not be unreasonably withheld.