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Approved June 12, 2003
Supplements System Regulation 12.99.01 |
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INTRODUCTION
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi recognizes that a vibrant,
professionally active faculty is essential to its success. In accord
with the Texas Education Code (Sections 51.101 through 51.108), Texas
A&M University System Regulation 12.99.01, and its own vision,
mission, and goals, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers
its faculty opportunities for professional development. These include
funds available under its Research Enhancement Program (as defined
in University Procedure 15.01.01.C1.01) as well as the Faculty Development
Leave Program, as defined in the present document. Faculty intending
to apply for a Faculty Development Leave are encouraged to read the
Code, Regulation and Procedure cited. |
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE PROGRAM
Faculty Development Leaves are paid leaves of absence from normal
duties for the purpose of professional development. Monetary remuneration
will be at full salary for one long semester or half salary for the
academic year. Applications for leave will be received by a University
Faculty Development Committee, with elected representation from each
of the colleges (2 members from each). Committee members will serve
three-year staggered terms. |
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ELIGIBILITY |
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Faculty who are tenured,
have been employed on a full-time basis for at least seven consecutive
academic years at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and whose
duties include teaching, scholarly activity, administration, and/or
the performance of professional services are eligible for this program.
Faculty are eligible to receive faculty development leave once every
seven years. |
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Grants awarded under
this program may not duplicate funds awarded from other granting agencies
for one long semester leaves and may not exceed full salary for the
full academic year leaves. |
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Faculty Development
Leave funds may not be used to support the faculty member’s
personal dissertation research. |
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To avoid conflict of
interest, members of the University Faculty Development Committee
are not eligible to apply. |
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In order to support
the research efforts of as many faculty members as possible, a faculty
member who has been awarded a Faculty Development Leave award shall
not be eligible for another such award for the next six academic years. |
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Faculty Development
Leaves are made with the understanding that recipients will continue
employment with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for at least
the next academic year following the award. |
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Faculty on
Development Leave are considered full-time employees of the University
with regard to all benefits, accrual of time for promotion and tenure
eligibility, and salary increases. |
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A faculty member on
faculty development leave may not accept employment from any other
person, corporation, or government, unless The Texas A&M University
System Board of Regents determines that it would be in the public
interest to do so and expressly approves the employment. |
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APPLICATION
PROCEDURE |
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Faculty members who
wish to submit proposals may obtain an application from the College
Dean’s office. |
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When submitting a Faculty
Development Leave proposal, the applicant should remember that it
will be reviewed and evaluated by knowledgeable colleagues outside
the applicant’s own field of specialization. Therefore, the
applicant should avoid unnecessary jargon and strive for clarity in
presentation. |
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The application includes
the following information: |
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A completed application form, including
statements by at least two professional peers (one of whom must be
the appropriate Department Chair) assessing the proposal’s merit. |
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A statement describing the objective(s)
or hypotheses of the project, its significance to the applicant’s
discipline, the methodology to be followed, and the expected results. |
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The applicant’s curriculum
vita, including record of publications or creative works, previous
research grants, and professional development activities. |
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If the research project involves
human subjects, indication that appropriate review has been requested
from the institutional review board to insure that adequate precautions
are included in the project to protect the human subjects from physical,
emotional, or social risks. |
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A completed application,
once endorsed by the College Dean, shall be submitted to the University
Faculty Development Committee. |
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EVALUATION CRITERIA
When evaluating Faculty Development Leave applications, the University
Faculty Development Committee considers the merit and feasibility
of the project. Such considerations shall include: |
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Primary Criteria |
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- The overall clarity of the proposal.
- The merits of the proposed activity in relation to the aims
and purposes of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, as stated
in the University Catalog.
- The merits of the proposed project in enhancing the applicant’s
teaching, scholarship, and/or creative work.
- The merits of the proposed project in contributing to the advancement
of knowledge in the field.
- The applicant’s previously demonstrated initiative in
the areas of teaching, research, publication, creative activities,
or professional activities.
- Where available, documented results from previous Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi Research Enhancement grants (college
and university) received by the applicant.
- The applicant’s stated intention of continued service
in the profession and at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- Statements by at least two professional peers (one of whom
must be the appropriate Department Chair) assessing the proposal’s
merit.
- Statement from the College Dean of the faculty member’s
college endorsing the proposed leave.
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Secondary Criteria
When more applicants fulfill equally the primary qualifications than
there are leaves available, the following secondary criteria may be
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- Length of service at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- Extent to which Faculty Development Leave is necessary for
accomplishment of the proposed activity.
- Length of time elapsed since last Faculty Development Leave.
- Other relevant information submitted by the applicant.
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RECOMMENDATION
After the Dean of the faculty member’s college evaluates the
proposal, the recommendations will be submitted to the University
Faculty Development Committee. The University Faculty Development
Committee will review the merit of the recommendations based on the
previously mentioned criteria and will submit recommendations to the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost/Vice President
for Academic Affairs will review and accept/reject the recommendations.
After reviewing the accepted recommendations with the President, the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will submit a list of
university nominees to the Chancellor for recommendation to the Board
of Regents for final approval prior to the effective date of leave.
The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs shall be responsible
for overseeing the administration of these awards. Once awarded and
accepted, the terms and conditions of the leave may not be altered. |
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TIMELINE
The timeline for application submission, review, and announcement
of awards will be determined by the Provost/Vice President for Academic
Affairs in consultation with the College Deans. |
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE REPORT
A report of two to three pages in length should be submitted to the
College Dean, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, and
the faculty member’s Department Chair within 60 days after the
leave period ends. The report should include the following: |
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- Statement of purpose for which the leave was given.
- Accomplishments during the leave which fulfilled the stated
purpose.
- Future accomplishments likely to result from the leave.
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The faculty member will be expected to present the results of
his/her development leave at a University Colloquium the year
he/she returns to campus.
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FUNDING
It is understood that granting of faculty development leave is pending
availability of funds. |
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