What is sabbatical?
A sabbitcal leave is a special university privilege. A faculty member is (partially) paid while on sabbatical for a period of intense scholarly activity and intellectual renewal. According to University of California policy, a faculty member must not engage in substanicla non-scholary activity during a sabbatical leave. This includes receiving payment from another institution to teach or to perform consulting. In particular, it is inappropriate to use a sabbatical to engage in significant commerical activity such as a new business formation (APM 740).
This webpage is to inform and assist School of Natural Sciences faculty with the sabbatical leave process. Sabbatical leave credits are accrued by senate faculty each academic semester.
The Process
Eligible faculty must complete and submit the Leave of Absence Request Form (UCM AP 901).
- In the UCM AP 901 (E) requires that a sabbatical leave summary that includes detailed information regarding the history of the project and the significance of the project as a contribution to knowledge or as a contribution to the applicant's increased effectiveness as a teacher and a scholar.
- A memo that outlines the disposition of work while on sabbatical which includes who and how mentorship of students will occur while on leave.
Questions regarding the sabbatical leave process should be addressed to Dora Lopes, Personnel Director
Returning from sabbatical
Resources
Merced Academic Personnel and Procedures - Sabbatical and Other Leaves - MAPP 2015
