INDEX

Introduction
Table of Contents

Policies in Process

Preliminaries

Policies

1. Legal Authority and Governance

2. University-wide

3. Presidential Area

4. Academic Affairs

5. Business Affairs

6. Student Life

7. University Advancement

8. Administrative Services

Vacations and Holidays for Faculty

Policy Statement

Full-time faculty members whose letters of agreement are for nine months are expected to be available throughout the term of the agreement.  Christmas week, semester breaks, and holidays scheduled by the University are exceptions. 

Full-time faculty members whose letters of agreement are for twelve months receive Christmas week, semester breaks, holidays scheduled by the University, and four weeks’ annual vacation that must be scheduled with the prior approval of the department head.  Full-time faculty members who serve as department chairs or program directors must seek prior approval of the appropriate college dean.  

Related Policies and Committees

Policy - Faculty Definition
Policy - Faculty Status
Policy - Contractual Agreements with Faculty
Policy - Holidays

History of the Policy

07/01/89 - Reaffirmed with publication of Faculty Manual
02/24/99 - Revision to remove specific dates approved by the President of the University as recommended by the University Committee on Policy
11/14/08 - Revision for purpose of clarification approved by the President of the University as recommended by the Policy Committee of the University