Allowable Purposes. Leave without pay may be granted at the discretion of the ▇▇▇▇, the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and with the approval of the College President for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to the following: a. Education leave provided the course of study or program is approved by the College President in advance. Initial leave and subsequent renewals are granted in units of one (1) academic year. Lesser units are discouraged but may be considered subject to availability of qualified replacements, feasibility of reinstatement upon return from leave, disruption of classroom instruction and/or other College activities in mid-year, and other relevant considerations. Application for renewal of education leave must be accompanied by the individual's college transcript of credits and/or other records for the academic year just completed. b. Recovery from illness or disability not of a permanent or disqualifying nature, provided such illness or disability is certified by a physician. c. Military duty in excess of fifteen (15) days in one (1) fiscal year, provided the faculty member furnishes substantiating documentation of the requirement for additional military duty. d. Matrimony e. Other reasons which in the opinion of the College President are to the mutual benefit of the faculty member and the College; or would bring credit to the faculty member, the College, or both; or would enhance the Mission of the College; and which would not jeopardize its programs or create hardships to the students. Some examples are listed below.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement