SICK LEAVE (FACULTY)	No. 3-21a	Rev. 09-10-02
		Date 5-16-79

POLICY

Sick leave for faculty will be provided as follows:

A. In the event of illness, an amount equivalent to the employee's regular salary shall be provided to said employee as sick pay. Said payment shall be in lieu of the employee's regular salary and shall be made by reason of the employee's illness.  The employee shall not lose any benefits during the illness period and the employee's duties shall usually be covered by members and colleagues within the department.

B. The salary and benefits shall normally be paid in the event of extended absence due to illness or injury until provided under the terms of the University disability insurance policy (normally beginning after 120 consecutive days).

C. The University reserves the right to require substantiation of absences.

D. Record of extended sick leave is to be maintained by the department chair or appropriate administrator.

E. A physician's statement indicating the condition of the employee and fitness for duty may be required.