OTHER LEAVES

Leave Pending Investigation

When the President or representative has reason to believe that a faculty member's presence on the job will adversely affect the operation of the University, the President or representative may immediately place the faculty member on leave pending an investigation of the event(s) leading to that belief. Leave pending investigation shall commence immediately upon the President or representative providing the faculty member with a written notice. The leave shall be with pay, with no reduction of accrued leave.

Florida Disaster Volunteer

Leave is provided for faculty members who are certified disaster service volunteers of the American Red Cross. Leave may be granted, with the supervisor's approval, for not more than fifteen (15) working days within the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). Leave granted shall only be for services related to a disaster occurring within the boundaries of the State of Florida. Although this type of leave is not recorded on the top portion of the Pay and Leave Report, leave granted must be reported by the faculty member in the “Event Approval/Explanation” section, and a copy of the official letter from the American Red Cross attached to the Pay and Leave Report.

Civil Disorder or Disaster

Leave is provided for faculty members who are members of a volunteer fire department, police auxiliary or reserve, civil defense unit, or other law enforcement organization to perform duties in time of civil disturbances, riots, and natural disasters, including faculty members who are members of the Civil Air Patrol or Coast Guard Auxiliary, and called upon to assist in emergency search and rescue missions. Leave may be granted, with the supervisor's approval, and shall not exceed two (2) days on any one occasion. Although this type of leave is not recorded on the top portion of the Pay and Leave Report, leave granted must be reported by the faculty member in the “Event Approval/Explanation” section, and a copy of the official letter from the appropriate organization attached to the Pay and Leave Report.

Athletic Competition

Leave is provided for faculty members who are group leaders, act as coaches, officials, or athletes who are members of the official delegation of the United States team for athletic competition. Leave may be granted, with the supervisor's approval, for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competition for the period of the official training camp and competition, not to exceed 30 days in a calendar year. Although this type of leave is not recorded on the top portion of the Pay and Leave Report, leave granted must be reported by the faculty member in the “Event Approval/Explanation” section, and a copy of the official letter from the appropriate organization attached to the Pay and Leave Report.

Veterans Re-examination

Leave for re-examination or treatment with respect to a service connected disability is provided for faculty members who have been given a disability rating by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and are scheduled for re-examination or treatment for the disability. Leave shall be approved by the supervisor when a faculty member presents official written confirmation of the scheduled re-examination or treatment. Leave granted shall not exceed six (6) calendar days in any calendar year. Although this type of leave is not recorded on the top portion of the Pay and Leave Report, leave granted must be reported by the faculty member in the “Event Approval/Explanation” section, and a copy of the official confirmation for scheduled re-examination or treatment attached to the Pay and Leave Report .

Official University Emergency Closings