Common use of Interruptions in Service Clause in Contracts

Interruptions in Service. Changes to the length of required probationary service may be granted if the pre- tenure period is interrupted by breaks in service to the university. Leave without pay for scholarly pursuits will count toward the tenure probationary period unless the employee and the institution agree, in writing, to the contrary at the time the leave is granted. During a military leave without pay the unit faculty member's probationary status is frozen until he/she returns to that position. All other leaves without pay will not count toward the tenure probationary period. Those on a leave without pay are governed under provisions set forth in policies regarding resignation and release from employment obligation.