Recommendation from the Academic Programs and New Initiatives Task Force:
Provide replacement costs for faculty who are on sabbatical.
Additional explanation:
The regularized sabbatical leave program was initiated in 1994 and allows tenure-line faculty members to apply for a sabbatical leave every seven years. Faculty are first eligible for sabbatical the year after they earn tenure. Faculty who take a full-year sabbatical receive two-thirds of their salary, and those who take one semester plus the January Term receive their full salary. On average, 20 faculty members are on sabbatical. Most departments require a full replacement of the person on leave. Currently there is not a consistent budget to cover replacement costs for faculty on leave. While the regularized sabbatical program requires a significant investment of College resources, it also is a critical factor in our ability to recruit and retain high quality faculty who depend on the sabbatical opportunity in order to remain vibrant teacher-scholars.
This recommendation was placed in the Personal Growth and Development Strategic Framework Substantive Category using the language:
Provide replacement costs for faculty who are on sabbatical.
This recommendation was placed is Tier 2 and is being monitored by the Provost and Dean of the College.