Postponement of Review

Upon written request of a faculty member in the following cases, the institution, at its option, may grant a delay of up to one year of a review for initial tenure, renewal of tenure, or an initial appointment to or renewal of nontenure continuing status:

• an unpaid voluntary leave of absence of one semester or longer;
• an illness of such severity affecting the faculty member or a family member such that the faculty member carries a reduced teaching load or elects a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave policy;
• the birth of a child or the adoption of a child under six years of age

Faculty should apply to the Provost, who will consult with the appropriate dean and the chair of the appropriate committee. 

Office of the Provost
Revised August 10, 2010