2.10 STOPPING TENURE CLOCK

Tenure clock stoppage may be granted, under conditions cited below, for a maximum of two semesters during the probationary period for any one of, or combination of, the following personal reasons:

· Tenure clock stoppage may be authorized during a period of full service, to women or men who are primary caregivers of a child; and to primary caregivers of a parent or a spouse, or a domestic partner in a health crisis of extended duration. A domestic partner qualifies if he or she is registered with the University for benefits purposes.

· "Primary care" assumes day-to-day responsibilities for the care of a child/parent/spouse/domestic partner for a substantial portion of the period.

· Tenure clock stoppage may be authorized to a faculty member who is granted one or more full semesters of leave, for any one, or combination of, illness/disability leave, maternity leave, or personal leave.

A request for tenure clock stoppage requires advance approval by the Dean and the Office of the Provost. Requests should be made as early as possible, and when feasible, approvals should be in place no later than the onset of the semester preceding the period of tenure stoppage.

Application for Stopping Tenure Clock for Primary Caregivers

The Tenure Clock

2018-2019

I. Assistant Professor without prior service

II. Assistant Professor with more than three years of prior service

III. Associate Professor without prior service

IV. Associate Professor with more than 3 years of prior service