Faculty Sabbatical Fund Clause Samples
The Faculty Sabbatical Fund clause establishes a dedicated financial resource to support faculty members during their approved sabbatical leaves. Typically, this clause outlines the eligibility criteria for accessing the fund, the types of expenses covered—such as salary continuation, research costs, or travel—and the process for applying for support. By providing a clear mechanism for funding sabbaticals, the clause ensures that faculty can pursue professional development or research opportunities without financial hardship, thereby promoting academic growth and institutional excellence.
Faculty Sabbatical Fund. All Type B Faculty at UFV are eligible for a sabbatical leave after seven (7) years of continuous services. A sabbatical leave provides an extended period of time for faculty to engage in a program of research or other appropriate scholarly activity, an opportunity to upgrade his/her professional skills, acquire new competencies or credentials, or engage in approved teaching and learning activities, including course or curriculum development work. An eligible sabbatical leave must fit in one of the following six streams: