The National Research Council study of 1919 includes the University of Pennsylvania in a group of 32 institutions having "miscellaneous leave systems," with the following explanatory note regarding the University: "Applicants must be of professorial grade. Whether man on leave receives full pay, half pay, or none depends upon character of work which he engages in during the leave or upon the purpose for which the leave in granted." University of Hawaii On account of distance of 2,000 miles from nearest institution of higher learning, primary aim is to maintain professional competency of the faculty member and enable him to keep abreast of developments in his special field. University of Illinois To enable the faculty member to devote full time to study, research, or other activities which will enable him to increase his professional efficiency and usefulness to the University. University of Kentucky For advanced study or research, creative work, or approved travel or service abroad in terms of benefits that may accrue to both the individual and the University. University of Minnesota To encourage special studies, investigations, and research on the part of faculty members and therby to increase their scholarship and capacity for service to the University. University of Rochester To encourage production of scholarly work which would add to the effectiveness and standing of the University. Wesleyan University For research, study, writing, or other creative work contributing to the professional refreshment and effectiveness of the recipient as a scholar and a teacher. Not for health or rest, not for general travel, except as they may serve the main purpose. Williams College As a means to increase the efficiency of the teacher. Yale University To enable the individual to devote his time to scholarly research. Eligibility: Rank Professors and Associate Professors On higher than annual appointment. Bryn Mawr College Others at pleasure of Board of Direc tors. Harvard University If on permanent tenure. Vassar College Assistant professors may be considered. Yale University Professors, Associate Professors, and Brown University Columbia University and Barnard College. Every officer of professorial rank after appointment to rank of assistant profes 80r. Cornell University Dartmouth College Grinnell College Miami University Montana State University Randolph-Macon Woman's College Smith College Tufts University University of Arizona Preferably. University of Illinois University of Minnesota University of Missouri Administrative officers under special circumstances. 3 Years Vassar College Wellesley College All Instructional Ranks Carleton College Gustavus Adolphus College Must have attained tenure. Simmons College Western Reserve University Must have attained tenure. Faculty and Academic Staff Howard University Faculty Members Who Have Ph.D. or Ohio Wesleyan University Faculty Members Whose Rank Is CI-3, Eligibility: Period of Service For faculty fellowship: An average of not less than one-half year of leave in 7 years is a reasonable expectation. 5 Years Ohio Wesleyan University For faculty fellowship: No particular period must elapse between successive awards, but recency of last award will be considered. 6 Years Amherst College Professors or associate professors transferring to Amherst from other institutions which have sabbatical leave systems may count service at the other institution after 2 years or more at Amherst. Barnard College Beloit College In any rank above that of instructor. Boston University Bowdoin College Harvard University Howard University North Dakota State University Oberlin College Randolph-Macon Woman's College Simmons College Smith College Stanford University Tufts University As an assistant professor or higher rank. University of Arizona As an instructor or higher rank. As an instructor or higher rank. At least 2 years as assistant professor or higher rank, but service in another institution which has sabbatical leave system may be considered. University of Missouri University of Rochester University of Wyoming Utah State University Wells College Of professorial rank. Williams College May count up to 3 years before securing permanent tenure. Yale University For professor, 6 years; for associate professor, 2 years, but will not be eligible for another award until 7 years later, Beloit College whether still an associate professor or promoted to full professor. 6 Years for Year's Leave, or 3 Years for Semester's Leave University of California As assistant professor or higher rank. Wesleyan University 6 or 9 Quarters University of Utah Operates under 4-quarter system; each member of full-time faculty required to teach 3 of the 4 quarters, but paid on 4-quarter basis. A faculty member may arrange for 2 successive quarters of leave by teaching 6 successive quarters. Or every 8 years he may arrange for 3 successive quarters of leave, 2 from one academic year and first quarter of the following academic year. 7 Years Miami University 20 Full Quarters (3 quarters to the year) Colorado State College 10 Years or 20 Semesters Berea College 4, 6, or 10 Years University of Kentucky After 4 years, 1 semester leave with half salary; after 6 years, 1 year leave with half salary; after 10 years, 1 semester leave with full salary. Relation of Retirement to Eligibility Must be able to teach 2 years after return, before retirement. Colorado State College None granted after age 62. Cornell University Not granted just before retirement. Lake Forest College Not eligible after 60th birthday. Tufts University Not normally granted after 60th birthday. Vassar College No leave to take effect after 63d birthday. Wesleyan University Not eligible during last 3 years before retirement. Williams College Not granted within 3 years of retirement. |