All leaves, sponsored or unsupported, personal or professional, are subject to the approval of the Chair, the Dean and the Provost.

University leaves include but are not limited to:

1.      Research leaves (See UPR 3342-6-11.8 ).

2.      Leaves of absence without pay (See UPR 3342-6-11.9).

3.      Faculty professional improvement leaves (See UPR 3342-6-12).

4.      Research/Creative Activity appointments (See UPR 3342-6-15.3).