Sabbatical Leave Application Packet [PDF] - Please review before submitting your application!
Intent to File [PDF] - Required to submit to the IPD by the Friday of the 2nd week of the Fall semester
Sabbatical Leave Timeline [PDF]
SAMPLE SABBATICAL LEAVE PROPOSALS & REPORTS
Sample Sabbatical Proposals are available on the IPD SharePoint site for reference.
QUESTIONS - If you have questions, would like to discuss your proposal, or wish to schedule a meeting, please contact Amanda Best, Chair, IPD Sabbatical Leave Committee. Email: abest@gwc.cccd.edu
Note to Applicant: Please review Article XVI of the AFT/CCCD Contract prior to submitting your Application and Proposal in order to determine eligibility and benefits.
In accordance with Article XXI, section 21.3.d Sabbatical Leave of the CFE/AFT Contract.
The IPD Committee supports and values the sabbatical leave as an opportunity for professional growth. Sabbatical Leave brings new ideas, innovations, and creativity to our students’ educational experiences and reflects GWC’s commitment to excellence. The IPD Sabbatical Leave Committee supports your success and asks that you carefully follow the directions in this Sabbatical Leave packet linked above. The IPD is committed to helping all applicants in this process.
PURPOSE
Faculty Members will be encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their teaching discipline. The District’s sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit.
ELIGIBILITY
A regular (full-time) faculty member may apply for a sabbatical leave after six years of consecutive years of service with the district. It is recommended that you review Article XXI, section 21.3.d of the CFE/AFT Contract prior to proceeding with the application process to determine eligibility and benefits. Contact Kyla Bentley at District HR to confirm your years of service to determine eligibility. Email: kbentley3@cccd.edu
Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026, by 11:59 pm
Submit to: GWCIPD@gwc.cccd.edu
Due: Friday, September 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Submit to: GWCIPD@gwc.cccd.edu
Review by the IPD Sabbatical Leave Committee
All Sabbatical Leave proposals are formally reviewed and evaluated by the IPD Sabbatical Leave Committee. The committee uses a structured, point-based system per the CFE/AFT Contract to ensure proposals are assessed consistently, fairly, and transparently, and will assign a ranked order of recommendation.
After reviewing submitted proposals, the Sabbatical Leave Committee will notify the faculty member if revisions are recommended; such notification will include written clarification and a list of suggested changes or improvements, and the faculty member shall have the option to submit a revised proposal in accordance with the established timeline:
Per the CFE/AFT Contract, upon completion of your sabbatical leave, and within 60 calendar days of your return to duty, a written report must be submitted to the IPD Office at GWCIPD@gwc.cccd.edu detailing the project and its outcomes. The report will be provided to the IPD and the College President. A copy will be housed in the library (Public Service desk) and on the IPD SharePoint.
PRESENTATION
As part of the sabbatical report process, faculty members will provide a brief presentation to the IPD summarizing their sabbatical activities and outcomes. Approximately five minutes are allotted for the presentation, followed by time for committee questions, if needed. There is no required format, and presenters may use PowerPoint, photos, or other supporting materials if they wish. The IPD Office will contact you to schedule your presentation. The IPD meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 1:15 – 2:15 pm in LRC 250.
APPEALS
Appeals on any action must be filed within five (5) working days from the time the applicant received notice of action. Failure to meet deadlines is not appealable. Refer to the page 16 in the handbook for more information.
