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Direct linkSmith, D.; Spronken-Smith, R.; Stringer, R.; Wilson, C. A. – Higher Education Research and Development, 2016
This article examines academics' access to and perceptions of sabbaticals at a research-intensive university in New Zealand. Statistical and inductive analysis of survey data from 915 academics (47% of all academics employed) revealed inequalities in access to and experience of sabbaticals, and highlighted academic, personal and gender issues. Men…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Case Studies, Leaves of Absence, Foreign Countries
Download full textWashington Education Association, Seattle. Research Dept. – 1968
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…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Leaves of Absence, Sabbatical Leaves, Two Year Colleges
AAUP Bulletin, 1971
Descriptors: Higher Education, Leaves of Absence, Professors, Sabbatical Leaves
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Research Div. – 1968
This report contains State-by-State statutory summaries on three types of leaves of absence relating to teachers -- sick leave, maternity leave, and sabbatical leave. Only State laws that have specific reference to one of these three types of leaves of absence are included. Not included are those statutes granting boards of education the general…
Descriptors: Leaves of Absence, Personnel Policy, Sabbatical Leaves, School Law
Ralston, Jayne; Ralston, Tony – 1987
A handbook of information for faculty going on sabbatical or leave is presented, based on several personal experiences with planning, completing, and returning from sabbaticals. Eleven chapters are as follows: (1) applying for a sabbatical; (2) where to go and for how long; (3) can you afford it (e.g. taxes); (4) renting your house (must you rent,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Leaves of Absence
Washington State Council on Higher Education, Olympia. – 1972
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…
Descriptors: Attendance, Budgets, College Faculty, Educational Finance
Peer reviewedTurner, Mark A. – College Teaching, 1988
Many universities seeking to upgrade their faculties are willing to offer educational assistance scholarships, loans, and grants to current faculty. This permits a university to retain and upgrade desirable faculty while encouraging them to increase their academic credentials. Ways to minimize the tax consequences are explored.(MLW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Development, Fellowships, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDumser, Patricia Mahoney – Educational Leadership, 1991
As one "traveling school marm" on a cooperative learning quest claims, the minisabbatical can be a creative, rewarding professional development experience for veteran teachers. Giving teachers six to eight weeks off to pursue research interests can bring long-term benefits to individual participants and districts, especially if reports…
Descriptors: Aging in Academia, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Leaves of Absence
Eberle, August W.; Thompson, Robert E. – 1973
This document presents a status report of various sabbatical leave policies and plans at 386 higher education institutions across the U.S. The report provides information that can serve as a guide for institutions that do not presently provide sabbatical leaves of absence or that can be compared with existing sabbatical leave plans. It was found…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Leaves of Absence, Professional Education
Peer reviewedMcKenna, David L. – Liberal Education, 1977
A reappraisal of the sabbatical as a means of restoring and revitalizing the leadership resources of college presidents is offered by a president. Focus is on interpersonal relationships, delegation of authority, individuality, benefits, and reentry. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Board Administrator Relationship, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Lewandowski, Raymond J. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Discusses compensated absences such as future vacation, sick leave, and other absences that must be recognized for accounting and financial reporting purposes. Explains Governmental Accounting Standards Board distinctions between governmental and proprietary fund models. School districts and municipalities must now account for compensated…
Descriptors: Accounting, Compensation (Remuneration), Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedNelsen, William C. – Liberal Education, 1973
Descriptors: Attendance, Employer Employee Relationship, Faculty, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHorner, John E. – Liberal Education, 1970
Not a luxurious fringe benefit for the individual, but a sound investment for the institution. (Editor)
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Health, Higher Education, Leaves of Absence
Bandley, Marion K. – 1970
This recent study investigates sabbatical leave policy for administrators in 80 California Junior Colleges. Except for a few newly-formed colleges or those having boards generally unfavorable to the idea, most of the colleges responding to the survey indicated some type of policy for granting such leaves. Justification for these leaves ranges from…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrators, Employer Employee Relationship, Leaves of Absence
Stieber, Gertrude N. – 1976
The major part of this report consists of a system-by-system listing of information on the 1,052 responding systems. Information is provided on the benefits the districts give administrators in a number of areas--the number of days of vacation and sick leave, the maximum accumulation granted for each type of leave, the number of emergency or…
Descriptors: Administrators, Elementary Secondary Education, Fringe Benefits, Health Insurance
