1. If a faculty member intends to be away more than one week, the department head or designee should be notified, and plans for coverage of academic and clinical responsibilities should be shared.

2. If a faculty member intends to be away more than three months, the dean should be notified as to the duration and purpose of the leave. The letter from the faculty member should have the written approval of the department head.

3. In accordance with the Harvard Corporation policy reaffirmed on October 6, 1975, leaves of absence will be granted for periods up to one year with the possible renewal for one more year. Leaves of absence will not be extended beyond two years.

Note: Any appointment, whether tenured or otherwise, automatically terminates at the end of two years' leave of absence.

Approved on January 23, 1985
Reaffirmed by Conference of Department Heads,
April 9, 1996

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