Short-Term Medical, Funeral or Compassionate Leaves

A member of the faculty should notify the department chair and the dean of the college of short-term absences up to five days in length due to serious personal circumstances. Examples include, but are not limited to, a faculty member's acute illness preventing him or her from being able to work, the death of a family member, or the necessity of providing short-term care to a sick child, spouse, domestic partner, or parent. Regular salary and benefits will continue during such short-term leaves. Arrangements for classes and other responsibilities will be made with the department chair. If it becomes necessary to extend a leave beyond five days in any of these circumstances, further leave benefits may be considered, in negotiation with the department chair and dean of the college.