Structuring of Leave. After consultation with the faculty member, the President shall prepare a plan for the commencement and termination dates of any leave of absence recommended for approval, taking into consideration maintenance of continuity and quality of the related college program as a primary criterion, duration of the leave requested, availability of qualified substitutes, and other pertinent time and other factors related to the request. Other terms and conditions of the leave, such as proration of benefits, shall also be covered. Unless expressly agreed otherwise, leaves shall not exceed one (1) academic year. Every effort shall be made to have leaves terminate immediately prior to the start of the new academic year. Such leaves shall commence upon the date agreed upon by the President and the faculty member or the actual date of disability, whichever shall first occur.
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