Professional Development Leave

Eligible faculty can apply for Professional Development Leave for either one semester or a full academic year. A committee of faculty members review applications for Professional Development Leave using guidelines approved by Faculty Senate and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

Guidelines and Application Forms

The Professional Development Leave Guidelines will have complete information regarding eligibility, rules, procedure, and required application forms. 

Professional Development Leave Review Committee

Member College Term Ends
Barbosa, Alayde CAS 2027
Bixler, Krista (Chair) COE 2026
Zare, Zahra DKSOE 2027
Musselman, Kristen LCOB 2027
Bhatt, Anjana LIB 2027
Faris, Joan MCHHS 2026
Evers, Chad TWS  2026
No Representation UAS  
Qu, Chengyi WCE 2026
TBD Recipient of PDL in the last 3 years - appointed by Faculty Senate  
TBD ex-officio, Provost appointee  
TBD ex-officio, Provost appointee