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).