Upon return, they will assume all the rights, responsibilities, and compensation of a faculty member at their specific rank (tenured or tenure-track) in their home department.

If an administrative stipend was awarded during the administrative appointment, this stipend will be removed upon the termination of administrative duties.

At the sole discretion of the President (or the Board of Regents, if the President is retreating), a retreating administrator (whether previously tenured or on the tenure track) may be granted a discretionary sabbatical leave. This leave provides a reasonable period to prepare for resuming teaching and/or research responsibilities.

This period may be calculated in relation to the time spent in administrative duties but shall not exceed six (6) months without prior approval from the Board of Regents.

Such sabbatical leave shall only be granted if:

Sufficient funds are available for this specific purpose.

The employee’s absence will not unduly hamper the work of KSU or their designated unit.

The leave will provide a demonstrated benefit to KSU.

The President may, at his or her discretion, approve full, partial, or reasonable monetary compensation during this leave. This compensation may be calculated at a continuing rate for the senior administrative role or another determined rate.

The Board of Regents must approve the full, partial, or reasonable monetary compensation for sabbatical leave granted to the President, as well as for all other employees if their leave shall exceed six (6) months.

Prior to the commencement of the leave, the administrator must submit a detailed work plan for the discretionary sabbatical. This plan must include expected outcomes and deliverables. The work plan requires review and approval by the Provost and the President.