UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION



Purpose



To amend the policy on leave of absence without pay by extending the period for

which leaves may be granted from two to four years.



WHEREAS, the policy on leave of absence without pay provides for the

President to grant such leave annually for a maximum of two years, and



WHEREAS, such leave often is requested to complete the doctorate degree and

requires that extensions beyond the initial two years be granted by the Board of

Trustees,



NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED



That the Board of Trustees approve the extension of the period for which a

leave without pay may be granted by the President from two to four years, and that

all remaining terms of the leave as shown in the attached policy statement shall

remain unchanged.



CERTIFICATION



The undersigned does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy ofa

resolution of the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands adopted at

its meeting on Saturday, July 7, 1993, as recorded in the minutes of said meeting.



Bpvtte Kear B- 9-93



Secretary of the Board Date

LEAVES OF ABSENCE



a.



Leave without Pay



the President may authorize leaves of absence

without pay for members of the faculty for

periods of time normally not to exceed one

year, when such a leave would further the

growth of the University by providing an

opportunity for a member of the faculty to

strengthen his/her professional competence or

if such a leave were other wise justified by

individual circumstances. No leave of

absence, however, shall exceed four years.



faculty members desiring such leaves should

apply through their Division Chairperson, the

Dean of Instruction and the Vice-President for

Academic Affairs.



during leaves of absence without pay,

University contributions to retirement, medical

insurance, and other fringe benefits, are

suspended, together with provisions made for

housing. (see Appendix IX)



periods of time spent on leave without pay

will not be counted towards qualifications for

promotion, tenure, or sabbatical leave unless

otherwise agreed to.