The University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal 14-10
“Amendment to Proposal 4-10”
(Voting
Units: Academic and Staff)
Background:
Senate Proposal 4-10; Entrepreneurial Leave Policy which was recently adopted by the Senate and approved by the administration, had incorrectly replicated an out-of-date administrative approval process. The corrections/additions listed below are for the faculty and staff handbooks.
Current
Text:
4.2.x
Entrepreneurial Leave
Leaves of absence not to exceed
one year may be granted to University employees to pursue entrepreneurial
activities. Such leaves may be full or part-time and are without pay. Employees
must meet normal university standards for benefit eligibility to retain benefits
while on entrepreneurial leave. These leaves must have the recommendation of
the Department Chair and approval of the Dean, the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs, and the President, with notification to Human Resources.
Renewals may be granted under special circumstances.
Recommended text:
Leaves of absence not to exceed
one year may be granted to University employees to pursue entrepreneurial
activities. Such leaves may be full or part-time and are without pay. Employees
must meet normal university standards for benefit eligibility to retain
benefits while on entrepreneurial leave. These leaves must have the
recommendation of the their Immediate Supervisor
or Department Chair and have the approval
of the Director or Dean, the Provost and appropriate Vice
President for Academic Affairs, and the President, with notification to
Human Resources. Renewals may be granted under special circumstances.
Adopted by Senate: 31 March 2010
Approved by Administration: 13 April 2010