Sabbatical Leave Workshop

Presented by Sabbatical Leave Committee

Thursday, September 17, 20153:00-4:00 pm, MD-329

Conditions Governing Sabbatical Leave – Dan Sourbeer

Purpose Education Code § 87767

Palomar College-Palomar Faculty Federation Contract (Article 9.12) Eligibility Duration

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Ed Code 87767

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87767. The governing board of a community college district may grant any employee of the district employed in an academic position, a leave of absence not to exceed one year for the purpose of permitting study or travel by the employee which will benefit the schools and students of the district. The governing board may provide that such a leave of absence be taken in separate six-month periods or separate quarters rather than for a continuous one-year period, provided that the leave of absence for both of the separate six-month periods or any or all quarters shall be commenced and completed within a three-year period. Any period of service by the individual intervening between the two separate six-month periods or separate quarters of the leave of absence shall comprise a part of the service required for a subsequent leave of absence.

PFF Contract 9.12

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• A faculty member must be tenured and must have served for at least six (6) consecutive years preceding the year in which the sabbatical leave may be granted

• The number of eligible faculty members on sabbatical leave during any one (1) semester shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the eligible faculty members who are under contract as of September 15 of the academic year in which application is made

• A sabbatical leave may be granted for one (1) year (two (2) semesters) at one-half (½) pay or for one (1) semester at full pay.

Activities Eligible for Sabbatical Leave(Article 9.12.4) – Richard Hishmeh

Develop creative work Independent study involving research,

study, and/or experience Formal lower division, upper division,

and/orgraduate work*

Travel for research, study, and/or experience in your field

Participate in a temporary research or work assignment in private business/industry or government.

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Exemplary Reports - Jenny Fererro

Discussion of examples Once reports are submitted, the

Committee meets to review & approve Approved reports are forwarded to the

President to read Reports are forwarded to the Library and

become a part of the permanent collection of reports

All reports must be professionally presented

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Important Dates (Article 9.12): Fall 2015 9/15 Submit Notification of Intent letter 10/9 Application due to Department Chair 10/16Application due to Dean 11/02Signed applications due in Instructional

Services by 5 pm 11/05SLC conducts initial review of

applications 11/20Notice to applicants of any

necessary revisionsTimeline Office of Instructional Services/Sabbatical Leave website

Timetable and Planning - Jenny Fererro

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Timetable and Planning - Jenny Fererro

Spring 2016 01/22 Application revisions due to SLC or sooner 02/04SLC completes review of

applications 02/23SLC submits recommendation of

sabbaticals for 2015-16 to Superintendent/President

03/08Governing Board takes action on sabbatical leave

applications

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Sabbatical Leave Forms- Kathy Young

1. Notice of Intent2. Application and Revision3. Report Extension4. Sabbatical Leave Final Report

Forms Office of Instructional Services website

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Sabbatical Leave Forms- Patty Deen

Sabbatical Leave Application & Revision

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5. District Equipment

6. Description of Final Report

7. Additional Comments & Documentation

8. Signature Page

1. Abstract2. Sabbatical Work

A. Course of StudyB. Research/ProjectC. Creative Work

3. Benefits to District and Students

4. New Skills / Knowledge Sabbatical Leave Forms

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Abstract Guidelines - Patty Deen

The abstract is a well-written and concise summary of the entire project. The abstract is read and approved by the Board. It becomes part of the published record and open to the public. Abstract length varies by project. Typical length ranges from 100 to 300 words.

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An abstract should outline five elements:1. What is the sabbatical focus, purpose, subject

or area of interest? 2. What sabbatical activities do you plan to

complete?3. How do you intend to accomplish the

activities?4. How will you document these activities in

your final report? 5. How will your activities and accomplishments

help the district?

Helpful Hint: Write your abstract last!

Abstract Guidelines - Patty Deen

Application Process - Kathy Young

Resources (many people can help): SLC Division mentor, Dept. Chair, Dean

Complete each section thoroughly and clearly – provide detail and specifics

Complete and review the application and make a copy for yourself

Allow adequate time for Dept. Chair and Dean to review before November 3 deadline

Submit hard-copy of application Dept. Chairs included in feedback loop

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Completion of Commitments- Paul Kelly

Devote full-time to sabbatical leave activities

Planning for written report: determine what documentation and final product(s) you need to write a thorough report which reflects the project approved by the sabbatical leave committee

Submit report on time: Fall 2016 sabbatical – report due April 1, 2017 Spring 2017 sabbatical – report due September 1,

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Preparation of Final Report- Paul Kelly

Must include copy of original application

Must include final report form with your signature, Dept. Chair, and Dean

Must match what is stated in application

Must be professional as it is a public document and is stored in archives

For textbook revisions, submit both old and new versions

Reports should be put in a labeled notebook

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Revisions to Approved Sabbatical Leave – Lily Glass

When in doubt, contact sabbatical co-chairs

Submit revisions for approval before work/activity begins

When any part of the section is changed, the whole section must be redone.

(Article 9.12.17) Accident, illness, or compelling circumstances to cancel — must notify Vice President for Instruction

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Sabbatical Leave Committee

Dan Sourbeer – Co-Chair, Interim Vice President for Instruction

Patty Deen – Co-Chair, and Mathematics and the Natural & Health Sciences

Jenny Fererro – Senate Representative Rand Green – Arts, Media, Business &

Computer Science Richard Hishmeh – Languages & Literature Paul Kelly – Dean, Career, Technical and

Extended Education Kathleen Young – Social and Behavioral

Sciences Lily Glass – Career, Technical and Extended

Education (at large) Vacant – Student Services (at large) Vacant – Library 17