University of Minnesota  Appendix

Professional Development Leaves for Academic Professional and Administrative Employees

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Professional Development Leave Types: Duration, Compensation, Service Requirement
Leave Duration of Leave Compensation Service Requirement
Mini-Leave Up to six weeks* Full salary and benefits May be requested after one year of service
Short-Term Leave Seven to 20 consecutive weeks* One-half to full salary (at unit discretion) and full benefits May be requested after four years of service; an additional four years of service must be provided by the employee between each short-term leave
Extended Leave 21 to 48 consecutive weeks* One-half salary and full benefits May be requested after six years of service; an additional six years of service must be provided by an employee between each extended leave

* All professional development leaves must fall within the term of the individual's appointment.