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AMS (Salaried) Staff Sabbatical

A sabbatical leave may be granted for any activity which, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees, will contribute to personal and professional growth. Sabbatical leaves are available to all full-time salaried staff after six years of full-time employment.

Sabbatical Leave Policy for AMS

AMS Sabbatical Application

Submit to: GEB 262 to committee chair

  • Applications are due in October; check application for exact date
  • Sabbatical Committee interviews and recommendations take place in November
  • Board of Trustee Action in December

Approval: AMS sabbatical committee conducts the sabbatical process. Committee forwards recommendation to the president, who forwards the decision to the Board for final approval.
Obligations: A written report is due three months after returning from the sabbatical.