Sabbatical Leave Application Guidelines 2022-2023 - Metropolitan State University of Denver

Sep 15, 2026

These guidelines explain how to prepare an application for sabbatical leave during the 2022-2023 academic year at Metropolitan State University of Denver. They describe the purpose and policy basis for sabbaticals, then outline the required submission process through Digital Measures. The document details the seven sections within the Digital Measures “Edit Sabbatical Leave” screen, including purpose, sabbatical plan narrative, objectives and evaluation, benefits, sharing and collaboration, documentation, return conditions, and the budget form, plus how the final report and CV are generated.

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Introduction

Sabbatical Leave Application Format

Submission Process in Digital Measures

Edit Sabbatical Leave Screen Sections

Section III: Conditions of Employment upon Return

Section IV: Budget Form

Section V: Sabbatical Leave Application

Guidelines for Preparation Of Applications for Sabbatical Leave in 2022-2023 Metropolitan State University of Denver Guidelines for Preparation of Applications for Sabbatical Leave During the 2022-2023 Academic Year 1. Introduction The Provost grants sabbaticals to benefit the individual professor, the department, the University, and the students. A sabbatical leave provides recipients an extended period to engage deeply in activities that develop and enhance their expertise, thereby supporting academic excellence. The Faculty Employment Handbook, Chapter VII.A,“Sabbatical Leave,” contains the policy on sabbatical leaves including eligibility requirements, procedures for applications, procedures for review of applications, the general institutional priorities for the granting of sabbatical leave, and the criteria used in evaluating the proposals. These guidelines provide a format for preparation of a sabbatical application. 2. Sabbatical Leave Application Format All sabbatical leave materials must be submitted through Digital Measures. Specific guidelines for using Digital Measures to prepare and submit a sabbatical leave application can be found at [https://www. msudenver.edu/media/content/digitalmeasures/documents/DMUsers](https://www. msudenver.edu/media/content/digitalmeasures/documents/DMUsers) [Guide_SabbaticalLeave_Faculty.pdf](Guide_SabbaticalLeave_Faculty.pdf) To access the Sabbatical Leave screen in Digital Measures, follow these steps: 1. Log on to Digital Measures at [http://www. msudenver.edu/digitalmeasures/](http://www. msudenver.edu/digitalmeasures/) [2](2). On the Manage Activities page, click on Administrative Data-Sabbatical Leave under General Information. 3. The “Edit Sabbatical Leave” screen contains seven sections: • Section I. Purpose of Sabbatical Leave: In this section, enter the date of your last sabbatical leave (if applicable), the semester(s) of the requested sabbatical leave, and a brief summary of the purpose of the proposed leave. • Section II. Sabbatical Leave Plan: In this section, upload your sabbatical leave plan. This is a document that you will write separately using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. The sabbatical leave plan should detail the plans for the leave period. This plan makes up the major portion of the application. It provides an extended narrative of proposed activities during your sabbatical. Include a description of any preparatory work conducted or to be conducted. This should include the nature and scope of activities, objectives, location of activities, timeline, and the people, external institutions, and/or organizations involved. These topics are addressed in the following format: o Objectives and Evaluation: In this section, applicants provide additional information regarding: 􀂃 Objectives and timelines for accomplishments before, during or after the sabbatical, as appropriate. 􀂃 How objectives will be evaluated, e.g., article published by a proposed time. o Benefits, as applicable: Just as no list of examples of noteworthy projects can suffice, so too the benefits that accrue from a sabbatical are too many to project. However, it can aid in reflection about your project to state what you think will be the benefits to yourself as a teacher and scholar and to MSU Denver and our students derived from the granting of the sabbatical. It may be useful to address separately potential contributions: 􀂃 To the applicant 􀂃 To MSU Denver students 􀂃 To MSU Denver colleagues and your profession o Statement of Sharing and Collaboration: Following an explanation of the benefits of the sabbatical, state as appropriate how the results of the sabbatical might be communicated to and shared with the MSU Denver community, such as reporting out, participation in workshops, sharing of reports or publications, or other possible methods of sharing or collaboration. o Documentation: In this section you will need to provide doc

FAQs

Who grants sabbaticals, and what is the purpose of sabbatical leave?

The Provost grants sabbaticals to benefit the individual professor, the department, the University, and the students. Sabbatical leave provides an extended period to engage deeply in activities that enhance academic expertise and excellence.

How must sabbatical leave materials be submitted?

All materials must be submitted through Digital Measures. Guidance for using Digital Measures to prepare and submit the application is provided, including how to access the Sabbatical Leave screen.

What key sections are included in the “Edit Sabbatical Leave” screen?

The screen contains seven sections: Section I (Purpose), Section II (Sabbatical Leave Plan), Section III (Conditions of Employment upon Return), Section IV (Budget Form), and Section V (Sabbatical Leave Application), with additional subsections under the plan such as objectives and evaluation, benefits, sharing and collaboration, and documentation.

Sep 15, 2026

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