Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to inform Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) faculty members of the process to obtain approval when they must be absent from a class.
Scope:
This policy applies to all academic personnel.
Policy:
Nine-, ten- and eleven-month academic personnel, full or part-time, whether or not compensated over a twelve-month period, are not eligible to accrue annual leave. Instructors who must be absent from the campus should file a request in advance through the Division Dean to the Vice President for the College and the President for approval of the absence. Permission will only be given with a clear understanding that the class work missed will be made up and that the revamped class schedule will be determined by concurrence of all class members. It is the responsibility of the Division Dean to recommend arrangements to cover the absences of faculty.
Compliance:
All academic personnel are expected to comply with this policy.
Definitions:
N/A
Revision History:
Policy written May 2005. Policy revised October 2012; approved by Administrative Council on 12/14/2012. Revised October 2016; approved by Administrative Council on October 28, 2016.