• In the event that the employee does not satisfactorily complete the objectives outlined in the approved work plan by the conclusion of the leave period, KSU reserves the right to require full repayment of any compensation paid during the sabbatical leave.

Request Process:

• A senior academic administrator wishing to be considered for discretionary sabbatical leave should submit a formal written request and proposed work plan to the Provost and the President. The formal written request should include detailed rationale for the sabbatical leave and requested compensation.

Voluntary Separation from KSU Employment

Negotiated Severance Agreements:

• In some cases, KSU may determine it is in its best interests to negotiate a severance agreement with an administrator who is voluntarily separating from all KSU employment (including their underlying tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment).

Notice or Severance Pay for Certain Employees:

• In certain circumstances, as determined by KSU, and without regard to tenure or tenure-track status, employees willing to negotiate a separation from their administrative and any underlying faculty roles may be entitled to:
• oFormal written notice of the discontinuation of their employment (including faculty appointment) with full pay for up to ninety (90) days; or
• oAdditional severance pay, which may be contingent on additional terms and conditions. The amount of the severance pay will depend on an employee's length of service and other factors.
• The President has the discretion to determine if circumstances justify continuing full pay for such employees for up to 90 days.

Retirement

Nothing in this policy shall prevent a senior academic administrator holding a tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment from choosing to participate in retirement options, consistent with their eligibility under applicable laws and policies.

REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

• KSU Faculty Handbook
• KSU Academic Policies

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