Sonoma State University, Academic Programs

Timetable for Sabbatical and Difference in Pay (DIP) Leaves
2009-2010 Cycle

 
September 15, 2009 The prospective applicant for a sabbatical/DIP leave must inform the department chair of the intent to apply for a sabbatical or DIP leave.
September 30, 2009 When the department and/or school does not form an RTP Committee, the school and department Sabbatical Leave/DIP Committees shall be formed by the last working day in September.
October 1, 2009 The department shall provide a statement regarding the probable effect on the curriculum and the operation of the department should Sabbatical/DIP leave be granted.
October 15, 2009 Candidate submits all application materials for a sabbatical/DIP leave to the department committee.
November 1, 2009 The department RTP or sabbatical leave committee must forward their recommendations and all application materials to the school RTP committee.
November 15, 2009 The school RTP or sabbatical leave committee(s) must forward their recommendations and all application materials for a sabbatical leave to the University RTP committee and the school dean. The department and school committees must forward their DIP recommendations to the president and dean or director of counseling.
December 1, 2009 University RTP Committee recommendation submitted to the president of the university for sabbatical leaves.
January 15, 2010 Letters will be sent to the candidates from the president informing them of the status of their request for DIP/Sabbatical leave.
Fifth Instructional Day of Spring Semester Should an applicant for a sabbatical/DIP leave wish to appeal [rebut] the recommendation of the department, school, and/or university RTP, or sabbatical/DIP leave committee, a written response statement must be submitted no later than the fifth instructional day of spring semester.