Supervisor Leave of Absence

A leave of absence of a supervisor can range from a sabbatical, administrative leave, maternity/parental leave or illness.

The Vice-Dean informs the Associate Dean, Graduate of sabbaticals and leaves.

As per the University Calendar, it is the responsibility of supervisors to make adequate provision for supervision of their graduate students during their leave. Therefore, if a supervisor is to be absent from the University for a period exceeding two months, it is the supervisor's responsibility to nominate an adequate interim substitute and to inform the student and the department.

Supervisors planning to take a sabbatical should follow the requirements found in Appendix E of the Faculty Agreement with respect to adequate advance arrangements for graduate students while a supervisor is on sabbatical.

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The Graduate Program Administrator will revise student’s applicable Appointment of Supervisor(s) and Supervisory Committee form for the Associate Dean’s (Graduate) official approval. A copy will be retained in the students’ file held in the Graduate Programs Office, and the official will be sent to the FGSR.