Proposals for Sabbatical Leave

Your sabbatical proposal need not be a lengthy document. However, it must contain sufficient information for the reviewers to evaluate the merit of the proposal and the benefit it will have for the faculty member and the institution. In order for a proposal to be accepted for review, you must submit a total of 13 copies and provide:

Completed application:

With signatures from your FPG representative, your department/division chair, and Vice President of Academic Affairs
150 word summary of the sabbatical proposal suitable for publication and Governing Board review. Write 2-4 sentences in lay language that captures the essence of the proposal.

Sabbatical Replacement Information form (include this form with the original application only)
Personnel Information form (include this form with the original application only)

In your proposal...

Follow the format of the Sabbatical Evaluation Worksheet

Abstract – in 150 words describe what you are doing and why it is important (may be published on the website).
Purpose of the Project

Goal(s) – what the sabbatical will accomplish
Objectives – steps to achieve the goal(s)

Personal and Professional Qualifications - should include qualifications relevant to the proposal such as recent education, skills, experience, professional activities, and personal interests
Execution of Sabbatical

Description of Preplanning

May include contacts made, proof of acceptance, letters of support, statement of cooperation (include supporting documents in the appendices*)

Timeline

A timeline including pre, actual, and post sabbatical activities showing your plan to accomplish the objectives to achieve your goal(s)

Expected Outcomes

Expected professional growth – clearly resulting from achieving the stated objectives; may include examples of personal growth and/or renewal
Significant professional impact – should include examples related to students, department, college, district, and/or community
Proposal - why should this proposal be funded?

* Examples of supporting documents that MAY be included in the appendices

Advanced degree

Letter of acceptance into an accredited degree program
Approved degree program of study with course plan for the sabbatical

Research and/or publication

Prospectus
Letter of intent from publisher
Evidence of prior reading and/or research in the area
Outline of topics to be investigated or developed

Curriculum and materials development

Outline and description of materials to be developed
Evidence of collaboration with related instructional groups

Travel related to subject field

Travel itinerary
Evidence of relevance to educational responsibilities

Practical training or job experience

Acceptance letter from business/institution
Evidence of relevance to educational responsibilities

Update knowledge in subject field
- Description of activities and/or courses