C.1 Committee membership and responsibilities

University Librarian

As the chair of the Committee, the University Librarian: 

  • reviews the written recommendation submitted by the Administrative Officer on behalf of the Committee;
  • sets a final review meeting;

  • advises the Provost of their recommendation; 

  • informs the Committee of the Provost’s decision; 

  • informs the applicant about the outcome  in person or by phone within 7 working days of the final review meeting; and

  • makes a public announcement about successful study leave applications.

Administrative Officer

  • appoints the Committee;
  • provides administrative support to the applicant, their Manager, and the Committee;

  • chairs Committee meeting, in the absence of the University Librarian, to discuss the study leave application prior to the final review meeting with the University Librarian;

  • following the meeting, submits a written report on behalf of the Committee to the University Librarian assessing the application against the evaluation rubric;

  • works with Human Resources to file study leave paperwork following a successful application.

Manager

  • advises the applicant on the content of their application, as compared to the rubric;
  • formulates a coverage plan, with the assistance of the applicant;

  • notifies their manager about the application; 

  • provides context to the committee about the application.

Non-administrative member

  • reviews the study leave application and assesses it against the rubric;
  • attends review meetings to discuss the assessment of the leave;

  • assists in the preparation of a written report and recommendation to the UL following the first Committee meeting.


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