Question Answer
Will I get a notification after I submit my application? Yes, the Leaves Committee chair will send you an email acknowledging receipt of a complete application.
How will I know if my application is incomplete? If your application is incomplete, you will receive an email from the Leaves Committee chair notifying you of the missing element(s). 
After successfully submitting a complete application, when will I hear back from the Leaves Committee? You will only hear back from the Leaves Committee if, upon review of your leave proposal, the committee finds some elements of your proposal need to be clarified and revised. In this case, the committee chair will contact you through email and communicate the committee’s questions and suggestions for revision.  
How will I know that my leave application has been approved? You will receive a communication from the Dean of the College to let you know if your sabbatical leave proposal has been approved.  
When will I know that my sabbatical leave has been approved?  This is not a question the committee can answer since the administration grants the sabbatical leave approval.
Who is eligible to apply for a leave? We recommend that you consult with your chair and the Dean of the College to confirm your eligibility for sabbatical leave.
When is the deadline? The first Friday of October by 11:59 pm each year. The exact date will change year to year. Applications are due in the fall semester for leaves during the following academic year (For example, apply in fall 2023 for leave in the fall of 2024 and/or spring of 2025.)
How many people are approved for leave each year? There is no quota or limit on the number of leaves applications considered for recommendation of approval to the dean.
Who approves of my leave? The Leaves Committee is composed of tenured and tenure-track faculty from across the College, and is elected by the faculty. The Leaves Committee advises the Dean of the College on applications for leave. The Dean of the College makes the final decision and passes their conclusions forward to the provost’s office, which will then officially communicate the decision to the applicant.
How will my application be evaluated? What are useful strategies and best practices? See the rubric linked on the main Leaves Committee website (also here). Also, please feel free to reach out to your department colleagues who have submitted successful applications.
What if I'm not sure about my plans by the time of the deadline? If you feel unsure of your timeline, please provide as much information as you can. It might be helpful to provide an “ideal timeline” based on one scenario and another possible timeline based on a different, less ideal scenario. However you choose to address the questions surrounding the timeline of your leave, we would like to see that you have thought through the feasibility of your project based on what you expect your plans to look like.
When will I know if my application is approved? The Dean’s office will inform you. The committee forwards their recommendations to the Dean of the College by early November.
I finished my sabbatical and it was great! What is required for my post-leave report and where do I submit it? Submit your report with the Dean's office using the form here.
Who do I contact if I have a question not answered above? Contact the current committee chair.

 

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