Unpaid Professional Development Leaves. 8.2.1 As approved by the Board, professional study, research, or continuing educational leaves without pay may be granted for up to twelve (12) months, and shall, except for serious reasons, be renewable for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. Upon the mutual agreement of the faculty member, the administration, and the departmental faculty, the leave may be extended beyond the second twelve (12) month period. Professional development leave, except leave taken to fulfill a degree requirement as specified in the departmental bylaws or any part of Section 5.5.5 of this Agreement, will count toward probationary period for tenure, promotion, and salary increment, subject to the review and approval of the department head, xxxx, and PVPAA. The conditions of appointment which prevailed prior to granting of leave shall likewise prevail when the faculty member returns to active service. A faculty member granted such leave shall provide to the faculty member’s department head by January 1 of the year prior to the faculty member’s return a written statement of the faculty member’s commitment to return to the University. Failure to provide such notification shall be considered as a resignation.
Unpaid Professional Development Leaves. 8.2.1 As approved by the Board, professional study, research, or continuing educational leaves without pay may be granted for up to twelve (12) months, and shall, except for serious reasons, be renewable for a period not to exceed twelve
