Writing the Post-Sabbatical Report - Instructions

Each instructor returning from sabbatical or professional development leave is required to submit a detailed report of the results of his/her program to the District Office. 

1. The report should begin with:
   • a title page containing:
     • the instructor's name
     • title of the project
     • inclusive dates (semester/year) of leave
     • the date of submission
   • a one-page abstract of the report submitted
   • a clear statement of the objectives of the leave
2. The body of the report should:
   • be a detailed typewritten account of the experience of the leave:
     • activities participated in
     • independent study done
     • type of research engaged in
     • travel attendant to leave
     • professional contacts made
     • appropriate work experience, if any. 
   • include a description of and disposition of audio and/or visual projects produced during the leave, if applicable
   • include a critique of the leave, detailing:
     • the results of the leave program
     • the extent to which the objectives stated in the abstract were achieved
     • an evaluation of the anticipated benefits of the leave to students, to the college, and to the community
   • include a statement about the method of sharing the results of the leave.
     • Each instructor is expected to arrange with their area dean an appropriate method by which the essential results of his/her leave can be shared with his/her colleagues and/or the community.
   • be an appropriate length to the nature of the project, but should not be less than three typewritten pages
3. If the project is a creative work, such as a painting, musical composition, film, or other work in classical materials:
   • A written statement of the project should accompany it.
   • This written statement should be a review of the procedures used and a discussion of the project. 
   • If the project cannot be filed in the District Office, photographs, sketches, or working drawings should accompany the written report.
   • A statement should be included indicating where the project is stored or filed on the campus.
4. Copies of the report should be submitted to the Vice President, Instruction's Office.
   • Following review/approval by the Professional Standards Sub-Committee, the copies will be distributed by the Vice President, Instruction's Office as follows:
     • the district office
     • the college library
     • the Vice President, Instruction's office

Updated October 6, 2022