Common use of Special Leaves of Absence Clause in Contracts

Special Leaves of Absence. The Chancellor shall have authority, with the approval of the Board, to grant a leave of absence without pay for a period of not to exceed five (5) months to a faculty member who applies for such leave because of serious illness of a member of his immediate family or for other good and sufficient cause. Such leaves may be extended for periods of up to an additional five (5) months upon application. Such periods of absence up to two years shall not be considered a break in service insofar as seniority is concerned. A faculty member returning from such leave not exceeding two years shall have the right to return to the department which he left. In the event of the elimination of the position which he held prior to his leave, he shall exercise his seniority rights in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII.F.2.a.

Special Leaves of Absence. The Chancellor shall have authority, with the approval of the Board, to grant a leave of absence without pay for a period of not to exceed five (5) months to a faculty member who applies for such leave because of serious illness of a member of his her immediate family or for other good and sufficient cause. Such leaves may be extended for periods of up to an additional five (5) months upon application. Such periods of absence up to two years shall not be considered a break in service insofar as seniority is concerned. A faculty member returning from such leave not exceeding two years shall have the right to return to the department which he she left. In the event of the elimination of the position which he she held prior to his her leave, he she shall exercise his her seniority rights in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII.F.2.aVIII(G)(2)(a).