Criteria for Reviewing Sabbatical Applications
General Criteria for Review of Applications
The following broad criteria are pertinent to the review and evaluation of sabbatical leave applications:
- Is the significance of the project established?
- Does the presentation show the reader how the goals will be accomplished?
- What is the likelihood that the project will be completed or nearly completed on schedule?
- Does the applicant have the skills and background to undertake the project or a plan to acquire these before the leave?
- Is the purpose of the project communicated clearly to non-specialists?
- To what degree is the sabbatical leave crucial to the completion of the project?
- Are the benefits of the proposed leave for the faculty member and for the University clearly articulated?