Sabbatical Leave Form and Process for Chairs and Deans

Overseeing the Sabbatical Leave Application Form as a Chair or Dean

Once a faculty member submits their sabbatical leave application, you will receive an email with the link to the review form.

Important notes for reviewing the sabbatical application form:

  • Please do not change the pre-filled content in the form. Questions regarding your recommendation are located towards the end of the form.
  • Once you submit your recommendation, you will not be able to return to the review form. If you need to change your recommendation, please contact OVPFAA at vpfaa@iu.edu.
  • The application form will allow for the department chairperson to attach a statement evaluating the proposed project and explaining scheduling adjustments that can be made within the department. Further guidance for chairs/academic associate deans can be found below.

For Department Chairs: Sabbatical Form Review Process

For department-level reviewers: You are encouraged to communicate with the applicant at any time before submitting your recommendation form. However, we recommend using the online review form for routing and documentation purposes.

For example, if you need additional information from the applicant, please select “I need more information to make a recommendation” on the review form and submit it. The applicant will receive a link to resubmit the application, which will then be routed back to you. 

Form Directions for Department Chairs

For Deans: Sabbatical Leave Form Review Process

For dean’s office reviewers: You are encouraged to communicate with the applicant and the department-level reviewer at any time before submitting your recommendation form. However, we recommend using the online review form for routing and documentation purposes.

For example, if you need additional information from either the applicant or the department-level reviewer, please select “I need more information to make a recommendation” on the form and submit it. The applicant and/or reviewer will receive a link to resubmit the application/review form, which will be routed back to you. 

Form Directions for Deans