Full-time faculty must complete the required paperwork for unplanned sick leave as soon as he or she returns to work.  For all other absences, appropriate forms must be submitted prior to the absence.  Sick leave is not provided for adjunct faculty.  In the event of an absence, it will be necessary for the faculty member to compensate for a substitute by personal check or other arrangements.

Faculty members must notify the appropriate Division Chair as early as possible in the event of an absence.  The class should not be dismissed; therefore, the faculty member should have an alternative assignment to relay to the Division chair or a substitute instructor.  Notices should be posted on Blackboard and any posted notices regarding canceled class(es) should be printed on institutional letterhead.