A leave of absence without salary may be granted to faculty members for good cause, provided satisfactory arrangements can be made to cover their teaching loads. If the application for such leave makes it clear that the professional status of the individual and hence the Institute will be enhanced as a result of the leave, and if a financial sacrifice to the faculty member is involved, an effort will be made on the part of the Institute to provide some financial assistance. The Institute will study each case on its individual merits. If a monetary grant is made, the faculty member is expected to return to the Institute for at least one year following the leave or reimburse the Institute fully for any grant received. In these cases the faculty member will not be issued a contract, but rather sign an appropriate statement.

When faculty members are granted an unpaid leave of absence to further their formal education, the Institute will continue its normal contributions toward their health insurance (including major medical), Group Life Insurance and long term disability for twelve months from the beginning of the leave. The Institute will not make any payments toward the retirement annuities. However, faculty members may continue to make their own contributions during their absence if they so desire. If RIT financial assistance is provided, the usual proportional payment toward retirement annuities will be made.

To apply for a leave of absence, the faculty member should submit to the department head/director a written request for the leave of absence, preferably two quarters in advance. If the department head/director approves, the request will be forwarded to the dean and chief academic officer for approval. The latter will forward this, together with a recommendation for financial assistance, to the president. If both are approved, the faculty member receiving this aid will be required to sign a statement signifying intent to return to the Institute as a faculty member.

Approved September 9, 1959