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Academic Leaves
Academic Leaves, Unit-Specific Policies
Bereavement Leave for Faculty Members and OAAs
Childcare Leave and Care Giver's Leave
Discretionary Paid Leave and Vacation Policy for Faculty
Discretionary Paid Leave and Vacation Policy for Other Academic Appointees
Parental Leave for Full-Time Faculty, Senior Instructional Professors at all ranks, and Senior Lecturers
Parental Leave for Full-Time Other Academic Appointees (except for Senior Lecturers)
Personal Leave of Absence for Faculty Members and Academic Appointees
Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Long-Term Disability Status for Faculty
Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Long-Term Disability Status for Other Academic Appointees
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    • Personal Leave of Absence for Faculty Members and Academic Appointees
    • Sick Leave, Short-Term Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Long-Term Disability Status for Faculty
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