Sabbatical Leave Mysteries Unveiled Tommy Moores, Chair (tommy.moores@unlv.edu) Finley Cotrone, Committee Member (finley.controne@unlv.edu) April 2016

Purpose of Sabbatical To enhance the faculty member’s value to the university Research & study intended to result in publication, invention, or creation. A program of study or work designed to keep the faculty member abreast of the latest developments in a related area of specialization, excluding work towards or the completion of an academic degree. (projects related to teaching are supported by Faculty Development Leave).

Who’s Eligible? You may apply for Sabbatical Leave or Faculty Development Leave, but not both in the same year. Tenure-Track Faculty may apply during the 6th year of service for leave in the 7th year. If you’ve had either a Sabbatical Leave or a Development Leave; there must be 7 years between leaves. You may apply during the 6th year for leave in the 7th year. If you have had a leave since Spring 2011 you are not eligible to apply in Fall 2016. Any period of time spent on an unpaid status is not considered a part of the six-year service requirement. If you are on the Sabbatical Committee, you may not apply for a Sabbatical Leave.

Length of Sabbatical Full academic year at 2/3 of your salary. Half-year at full salary.

Submission 1 PDF document submitted to Faculty Senate Office no later than Noon on the first Thursday in October. 2 confidential letters of evaluation submitted to Faculty Senate Office by the deadline via mail, e-mail attachment, or fax. If only 1 letter is received, the application will not be considered. You are welcome to include books with your application materials.

Application Application page is first (available on the Faculty Senate web site). Must have a letter from either your department chair or dean. Both your department chair AND dean must sign your application.

Help us Navigate! Table of Contents helps the committee navigate your application. Hot links are impressive! *** Received permission to share samples from Anjala Krishen

Detailed Description No more than 5 pages. Non-technical Language – committee members are from across the University. Includes a well-thought out timeline. How does this project increase your value to the University?

Timeline Sample Timeline: Include an itinerary if appropriate.

Letters of Evaluation Confidential Letters Non-confidential Letters 2 letters are required 1 UNLV evaluator 1 external evaluator Non-confidential Letters Include with your application in the PDF document These support your proposal

Teaching (5 Years) Courses taught Student evaluations & unit means Peer evaluations if available Advising/Mentoring activities Teaching awards

Teaching Activities & Student Evaluation Samples

Research or Creative Activities (5 Years) Books & authorship Articles in refereed & non refereed journals Funding activity Reports for government agencies, etc. Book reviews Papers delivered in professional meeting Other professional papers/speeches or creative works presented Other significant professional work

Service (5 Years) University, College, and Unit committees Professional Associations Editorships/Editorial Boards Speeches or media appearances Charity & community work Paid and voluntary consulting Other significant service work

….and Annual evaluations including teaching, research, & service (3 years). Copies of two significant publications or descriptions of two significant creative or scholarly accomplishments. Signed letter in support of your application from your chair/director or dean.

Scoring of Application 100 possible points Point Allocation Summary & Timeline 20 Value to Applicant, College, University Confidential Letters 10 Teaching Activities Research or Creative Activities Service

Evaluation Process Committee meets to discuss all applications. Each Committee member selects or is assigned applications nearest their expertise and becomes the “expert” on each assigned application. Applications are presented in a round-table discussion. If necessary, questions may be asked of the applicant.

Evaluation Process Everything matters! A well-written application is important…a poorly written application is not well received. The committee considers the appropriateness of the project to the applicant’s area of expertise. All members evaluate all applications. The high and low score for each applicant are dropped. Scores are compiled and sent to Provost who makes the ultimate decision.

Deadline All materials must be received in the Faculty Senate Office by noon on October 6.

Follow-up Report To be completed when you’re back from leave. Is included when applying for another sabbatical. Must include the original request a 2 – 3 page narrative addressing what you accomplished and explaining discrepancies.

Questions?