This table shows the sabbatical leave policy of each of 21 junior colleges in Washington State (1967-68). The factors considered in establishing a policy are: (1) the years of service before qualification, (2) the purpose of the leave (study, travel, or research), (3) amount of advance notice required before taking leave, (4) the limit on the…

This document reviews professional leave data, 1971-72 in Washington. Following background material, guidelines for percentage range and financial aspects based on statistical data are presented. The Washington Council on Higher Education response to the request for the legislative budget committee concerning sabbatical and stipend leave programs…

Noting the diminishing interinstitutional mobility among community college faculty, this paper examines current staff development practices and outlines recommendations for improving staff development at Valencia Community College (VCC). The paper first argues that traditional staff development activities, such as sabbatical leaves and research…

The Council for Postsecondary Education in Washington is required to collect and report information necessary to determine compliance with the law regarding professional leave activity in two- and four-year institutions (RCW 28B.10.650). Various sections of the law deal with the purposes of professional leaves; stipulate that remuneration shall…

Information is presented on policies and administration of professional leave activity in the public two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in Washington State. The survey of a sample of 1979-81 leaves sought information on selection criteria, purposes, and evaluation of accomplishments. Questions provided data on the following:…