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Vacation, Sabbatical, and Title F

Detailed information governing these leaves is available in:

To Apply for a Sabbatical or Title F Leave

The leave application is available under Faculty Resources and Forms on the provost’s site. Completed leave applications should be submitted to the provost, along with supporting documentation (as needed) from the Director of the school/conservatory, according to the timeline listed on the leave application. (Article XIII, Title E, in the Policies of the Board of Trustees requires that all applications for sabbatical leave must be submitted at least six months in advance of the requested leave date.)

Important Notice Regarding Your Health Benefits While On Leave

This is important information regarding your health benefits during Sabbatical, Title F, and Junior Faculty Development Leave Awards, particularly in relation to leave with pay and leave without pay. Please read the details carefully and follow the appropriate steps if necessary.

Types of Leaves

  • Junior Faculty Development Leave: This is an award and is with pay.
  • Sabbatical: Per the BOT Policies “Sabbatical leaves may be granted for periods of one year at rates not to exceed one-half basic annual salary or for periods of one-half year at rates not to exceed full basic annual salary.”
  • Title F: May be granted at full salary or reduced salary, or without salary.

For faculty members on Title F leave with pay, above a certain monetary threshold, health benefits remain intact. No additional action is required by the faculty member to maintain coverage during this period. Faculty on Title F at a reduced salary should contact the Benefits Department prior to the leave to confirm they will still be benefit eligible.

Leave Without Pay

  • Sabbatical Per the BOT policies “Sabbatical leaves may be granted for periods of one year at rates not to exceed one-half basic annual salary or for periods of one-half year at rates not to exceed full basic annual salary.”
  • Title F May be granted at full salary or reduced salary, or without salary.

If you are on leave without pay or pay below the threshold, (contact the Benefits Department to confirm whether or not you will be benefit eligible) you can continue your health insurance coverage. However, in most cases, you will be responsible for paying both the employee and employer portions of the premium (full share).

  • If you do not cancel your health insurance, it will continue automatically, and you will be billed for the full premium during your leave.

Canceling Coverage While on Leave

If you choose to cancel your health insurance coverage while on leave, please follow these steps:

  1. Submit a PS-404 form to the Benefits Department.
  2. Your coverage will end on the last day of the pay period in which your cancellation request is submitted.
  3. Timeliness is crucial: Late submissions may result in additional charges or delayed processing.

If you choose to cancel, you can re-enroll in health insurance at a later date, typically after a waiting period of 10 pay periods.

Important Considerations

  • The decision to cancel or continue your health insurance coverage during leave is your responsibility.
  • We encourage you to review all costs and understand the financial implications of each option.

For questions or assistance, please contact the Benefits Manager, Noemi Spaziante and/or 914-251-6448.