XVII.D.6   Timing and Arrangements

In the case of Child Rearing Leaves, Caregiver's Leaves, or teaching relief granted for child rearing or for short-term medical disability, the faculty member is expected as early as possible to discuss with the chair of the department or the dean of the school his or her anticipated teaching and administrative responsibilities before and after the leave of absence or relief from teaching. They should agree upon a schedule for the year that will facilitate the carrying out of as many non-teaching responsibilities as are practicable under the circumstances, so as to minimize the impact of the faculty member's absence on the curriculum and administration of the department or school. In such cases, the chair of the department or dean of the school, in consultation with the Provost's Office, will make such arrangements as are necessary and appropriate with regard to covering the teaching and other responsibilities, including canceling an affected course or drawing upon funds from the dean of the school or the Provost's Office to employ a substitute instructor. (See D.7 below for policies regarding extension of appointment.)