University Sabbatical Research Leave Committee
Terms of Reference:
The University Sabbatical Research Leave Committee reports to Academic Council. This Committee is charged with overall responsibility for the development, implementation, review and monitoring of the University-wide Research Leave Scheme. The role of the University Sabbatical Research Leave Committee is to:
- Develop, implement and review policy in the area of sabbatical research leave under the direction of Academic Council
- Set guidelines under which the College Sabbatical Research Leave Committees will operate
- Set University-wide criteria and policy for sabbatical research leave application
- Advise Heads of College on University-wide standards relating to research leave
- Monitor the implementation of the Scheme
- Ensure equity of application and standards under the Scheme within UCC
- Receive regular reports from each College regarding applications and approvals
- Provide annual reports to Academic Council
- Act as Appeals Committee
Term of Office: Three years for non ex-officio members
| Chair |
Professor Joe Bogue |
| Vice President for Research and Innovation |
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| Bursar |
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| 4 Academic Council members (1 nominated per College): |
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| CACSS |
Dr Stiofán Ó Cadhla |
| CBL |
Professor Deirdre Madden |
| COMH |
Professor Andy Wheeler |
| CSEFS |
Professor David Kerins |
| Organisation and Development Partner (HR) |
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| Committee Secretary |
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Approved by Governing Body 2nd November 2010
Endorsed by Academic Council 15th October 2010