Get Sabbatical Leave Request Form - University Of Southern Maine - Usm Maine

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to completing the Sabbatical Leave Request Form for the University of Southern Maine online. Whether you are applying for a sabbatical leave or another type of leave, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate each section effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your sabbatical leave request.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Sabbatical Leave Request Form and open it in your preferred editing program.
2. Fill in your personal data, including your legal last name, suffix (if applicable), first name, middle initial, and MaineStreet Employee ID number. Ensure that all information is accurate to avoid delays in processing your request.
3. Select the type of leave you are requesting from the options provided: sabbatical with half salary for the academic or fiscal year, leave without salary for educational purposes, sabbatical with full salary for the semester or half year, or Intergovernmental Personnel Act leave.
4. Indicate whether you want this leave period to count or not count as part of your probationary period, if applicable.
5. Record your years of service in rank by filling in the appropriate fields for your position, such as Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, or Lecturer/Instructor. For non-faculty positions, specify your role.
6. Provide a record of previous leaves by listing the dates, purpose, location, and pay status (full, half, or unpaid) for any prior leaves taken.
7. Attach a detailed written statement describing your planned leave program. This should include specific achievements from past sabbaticals, your goals for the proposed leave, justification for the leave, expected benefits for the University, and any preliminary arrangements with host institutions or organizations.
8. Acknowledge your responsibility to submit a written report of your activities to the relevant authorities upon completion of your leave. This includes agreeing to return to the university for one year if granted paid leave, or to refund any salary received during this period.
9. Sign the form and enter the date to officially submit your request.
10. Develop a proposal for how your responsibilities will be managed during your leave. This should involve consultation with your department head and should be included with your request.
11. Ensure that a peer committee recommendation is attached, as it is required for sabbatical requests.
12. Obtain necessary approvals from the department chair, dean, vice president, and provost by having them review and sign the form before submission.
13. Finally, review all entries for accuracy and completeness. Save any changes, and consider downloading or printing a copy for your records before submission.

Complete your Sabbatical Leave Request Form online today and take the next step towards advancing your professional growth.