Common use of Study Leaves Clause in Contracts

Study Leaves. 1. Study leave of one (1) semester with full pay or two (2) semesters at half pay may be granted by the Employer to full-time Faculty Members in the I-2 classification at the end of five (5) years' service with the provision that such leaves will be utilized in advanced study. 2. Study leave of three (3) months with full pay or six (6) months at half pay may be granted by the Employer to full-time Faculty Members in Rank 2 of the R, S, B, and A classifications at the end of five (5) years' service with the provision that such leaves will be utilized in advanced study. 3. If a study leave is taken, no time served in the lower Rank can be used to apply toward a future sabbatical leave. Also, the time actually spent on study leave cannot be applied toward a sabbatical leave. 4. Each Faculty Member who applies for a study leave shall submit through the appropriate Program Director, Department or Division Chair to the Xxxx or Director/Vice Chancellor a description or narrative of the educational or study program to which the Faculty Member proposes to devote the leave along with the reasons for undertaking such a program while on leave. The Xxxx/Director shall note a recommendation on each application and shall forward each to the Chancellor. All requests for study leave must be in the hands of the Xxxx/Director or Chancellor at least six (6) months (one (1) academic semester for instructional staff) before the effective date. 5. In evaluating applications for study leave, at least the following shall be considered: a. That no additional positions will be necessary and that the work of the department or unit will be done satisfactorily; b. That the purpose of the leave is mutually beneficial to the Faculty Member and the University; c. The nature, length, and pertinency of the educational program which the Faculty Member plans to undertake; d. That the Faculty Member's absence will not adversely affect the operations of the University; and e. The Faculty Member's contribution to the University, demonstrated potential for growth and development, and seniority (continuous length of service with the University). 6. The Faculty Member must agree to return to the University of Hawaii for at least one (1) year thereafter. 7. In order to give non-instructional Faculty Members an opportunity to attend professional meetings, visit research centers, or observe field practices while away from the State on vacation leave, the Employer may grant leaves of absence with pay for the period actually devoted to these activities.

Study Leaves. 1. Study leave of one (1) semester with full pay or two (2) semesters at half pay may be granted by the Employer to full-time Faculty Members in the I-2 classification at the end of five (5) years' service with the provision that such leaves will be utilized in advanced study. 2. Study leave of three (3) months with full pay or six (6) months at half pay may be granted by the Employer to full-time Faculty Members in Rank 2 of the R, S, B, and A classifications at the end of five (5) years' service with the provision that such leaves will be utilized in advanced study. 3. If a study leave is taken, no time served in the lower Rank can be used to apply toward a future sabbatical leave. Also, the time actually spent on study leave cannot be applied toward a sabbatical leave. 4. Each Faculty Member who applies for a study leave shall submit through the appropriate Program Director, Department or Division Chair to the Xxxx or Director/Vice Chancellor a description or narrative of the educational or study program to which the Faculty Member proposes to devote the leave along with the reasons for undertaking such a program while on leave. The Xxxx/Director shall note a recommendation on each application and shall forward each to the ChancellorChancellor or Xxxxxxx. All requests for study leave must be in the hands of the Xxxx/Director Director, Chancellor, or Chancellor Xxxxxxx at least six (6) months (one (1) academic semester for instructional staff) before the effective date. 5. In evaluating applications for study leave, at least the following shall be considered: a. That no additional positions will be necessary and that the work of the department or unit will be done satisfactorily; b. That the purpose of the leave is mutually beneficial to the Faculty Member and the University; c. The nature, length, and pertinency of the educational program which the Faculty Member plans to undertake; d. That the Faculty Member's absence will not adversely affect the operations of the University; and e. The Faculty Member's contribution to the University, demonstrated potential for growth and development, and seniority (continuous length of service with the University). 6. The Faculty Member must agree to return to the University of Hawaii for at least one (1) year thereafter. 7. In order to give non-instructional Faculty Members an opportunity to attend professional meetings, visit research centers, or observe field practices while away from the State on vacation leave, the Employer may grant leaves of absence with pay for the period actually devoted to these activities.