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allowed in the first two (2) years to twenty (20) hours of accrued leave and sixty-five
(65) days of carry-over after thirty-five (35) years.
D. Sick Leave.
In cases where illness incapacitates a faculty member, arrangements for carrying on
his usual duties must be made through appropriate administrative channels with the
President of the University. Sick leave accrue at a rate of eight hours (8) per month
for a full-time faculty member and at a pro-rated amount for less than full-time. Sick
leave is available for illness to the faculty member or for the faculty member who is a
caregiver to an immediate family member. The University operates a sick leave pool
through which accumulated sick leave time can be contributed and withdrawn in case
of catastrophic illness.
E. Family and Medical Leave.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a faculty member is entitled to up
to twelve (12) weeks of non-salaried leave upon completion of twelve months of
service to the University. The faculty member is eligible for FMLA leave after
exhausting paid vacation and sick leave. FMLA is available for the following
reasons: (1) birth and care of a new-born child, (2) adoption or foster care of a child,
(3) care of a spouse, child, or parent with a serious condition, or (4) the occurrence of
a serious health condition that renders the employee unable to perform the functions
of his or her job.
5.14 Leave of Absence Without Pay
A regular, full-time faculty member may be allowed a leave of absence without pay for a period
not to exceed one year upon approval by the President, Provost and Academic Dean. In granting
such leaves, the interests of the employing department and the University shall be given priority
consideration.
During a leave without pay, service is not considered to be interrupted; however, benefits
associated with pay status are affected as follows:
1) Vacation, sick leave, and state service accruals are suspended.
2) Group insurance premium sharing contributions continue and group insurance coverage
may be continued provided the balance of premium payments is made to the Payroll
Department.
3) Tax-sheltered annuities become inactive.
4) Membership in the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Program becomes
inactive and contributions cannot be withdrawn.
5) A faculty member is not entitled to pay for holidays if on leave without pay status on
both the day before and the day after the holiday.
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