In recognition of the family obligations facing many faculty, a pre-tenure extension is available to untenured men and women faculty in cases of family emergencies and/or childbirth or adoption. Upon written notification by the care-giving parent or parents within one year after each live birth or after each adoption, an extension of one year of the pretenure period shall be granted by the provost. Faculty may then apply for tenure on the original or extended schedule at their discretion. For more information, please see the faculty handbook Chapter 3, section I G. 4 - 7 for more details. In addition, the teaching and workload release policy (section E.) is available and functions independently from the Family Medical Leave Act.
