5.4 INTERIM STUDY LEAVES
5.4.1 Definition
An interim-term study
leave of absence is a leave of absence for the interim term only, and
is granted only for approved projects.
5.4.2 Conditions
for Granting an Interim-Term Leave of Absence
- An
interim-term study leave shall be granted only for engaging in
creative, scholarly, or professional activities of significant worth
to the college, the church, or the community. Faculty members are
encouraged to develop projects which are particularly suited to the
interim term. The Provost, academic deans, and department chairs may
also recommend projects and initiate requests for interim-term leaves
of absence.
- Each request for an interim-term study leave
must be justified by a written proposal to the dean (application forms
are available in the Office of the Provost), accompanied by the formal
support of the department concerned, indicating how it will provide
appropriate courses and staffing for the interim program if the request
is granted.
- Interim
leaves are not intended to substitute for the expected scholarly
and professional use of the summer or of the academic year, and requests
for such leaves shall explain why the interim term is particularly
appropriate and necessary to carry out the proposed project.
5.4.3 Application
Procedure
Application for an
interim-term study leave must be made in writing by November 20 of the
academic year prior to the academic year in which the leave is requested.
Applications must be made, initially, to the department chair, who shall
forward it with his or her recommendation to the academic dean. The academic
dean or a designee shall consult with the appropriate parties and inform
the applicant, the appropriate department chair, and the Interim Term
Committee of his or her decision.
5.4.4 Financial
Considerations
The grantee shall
receive full salary and fringe benefits while on an interim leave of absence.
Should the grantee be employed with remuneration or be supported by another
person, institution, or agency during the leave of absence, the financial
obligations of Calvin College to the grantee will be reconsidered in the
light of the financial arrangements made with the person, institution,
or agency employing or supporting the grantee.
5.4.5 Written
Report
The grantee must,
at the conclusion of a leave of absence, present a written report to the
academic dean of his or her division on the results or progress of the
project undertaken during the leave of absence.
