Pre-Tenure Leave Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Barb Larson Taylor

Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force:

Develop and support a pre-tenure leave program for tenure-line faculty prior to the tenure review.

Additional explanation:

In the mid-1990’s Gustavus was the recipient of a foundation grant that supported a one-semester leave for tenure-line faculty during their fourth year at the College. The financial resources allowed departments to replace the person on leave. In the absence of grant funding the College was able to maintain the program for approximately three additional years, but ultimately the program could not be sustained. Pre-tenure leaves are increasingly common at our peer and aspirant schools. The leave provides probationary faculty the opportunity to move forward on goals articulated during the Third Year Review process.

This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:

Develop and support a pre-tenure leave program for tenure-line faculty.

This recommendation was placed is Tier 3 and is being monitored by the Provost and Dean of the College.