UHR Procedures: SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY LEAVE
APPLIES TO: Regular and Clinical Instructional Faculty, Research Professors, Research Scientists, Librarians, Curators and Archivists
ISSUED BY (DEPT): Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and
University Human Resources
SPG NUMBER: 201.30-4
DATE: 5/22/2009
| RESPONSIBILITY | ACTION |
|---|---|
| Procedure A: Requesting a scholarly activity leave. | |
| Faculty Member | Submit written request for scholarly activity leave to appropriate dean with relevant documentation within the time frame requested by the school or college. |
Department Chair or Academic Program Director (or his/her designee) if applicable, and Dean (or his/her designee) (Dearborn and Flint campuses only) Dean (or his/her designee) |
Review request to determine the appropriateness of the leave.
Forward request to the Chancellor for review. |
| Department Chair, Academic Program Director, where applicable, or Dean (or his/her designee) | If approved, complete and forward Request for Leave of Absence Form to Human Resources Records & Information Services (HRRIS) by no later than the payroll cut off date before the first month of the leave. |
| HR Records & Information Services | Process scholarly activity leave appointment request. |
| Faculty Member | Prior to the leave, contact the HR/Payroll Service Center to arrange continuation of faculty member’s contributions to benefits, if applicable. |