Sabbatical Leave
Overview
Sabbatical Leave may be granted, upon application and approval, based upon established criteria for study, research, creative work, field observations or other pursuits or value to the individual and the College, so that an employee may return to their post with renewed vigor, perspective, and insight.
Purpose
The purpose of Sabbatical Leave for Full Time Faculty (Sabbatical Leave) is to provide professional renewal for eligible faculty. A sabbatical should provide the individual a significant opportunity for new, or renewed, achievement and growth through activities such as study, research, writing, creative work, and travel so that the individual’s teaching effectiveness may be enhanced. Sabbatical Leave is not to be understood as deferred compensation or automatically approved.
Opportunities for additional training, for improving skills and for staying current in the field are understood to be included as a purpose of sabbatical leave.
Sabbatical Leave Policy
Please review the Sabbatical Leave Policy before completing and submitting a Sabbatical Leave Application.
Eligibility
Full-time tenured faculty with at least five years of continuous qualifying Valencia service and not in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) are eligible to apply for a sabbatical leave. Eligible employees may apply for a sabbatical leave upon completion of five years of continuous qualifying service but must complete seven years of continuous qualifying service before a sabbatical leave can commence.
For more information, please refer to the Sabbatical Leave policy and procedure.
Criteria
General criteria for award will include exceptional service to the college, seniority, whether the sabbatical proposal provides for individual renewal or experience which will enhance the individual's ability to contribute to the College, and the ability of the affected college department or division to reallocate work during the proposed sabbatical.
Selection Committee
The Sabbatical Leave Committee is composed of fourteen persons: nine faculty members, three from each of the campuses, two deans and the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, who will serve as chair. The Faculty Council will be asked to nominate faculty representatives.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the Sabbatical Leave Committee, please look for communication from the Faculty Association President.
| Geni Wright | Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs | West Campus | Chair |