| Application prompts | Vague | Cursory | Developed | Accomplished | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Describe in detail the nature and purpose of the sabbatical leave. | Does not address the question | Describes both in a cursory manner | Describes nature & purpose with detailed and supportive information | Describes nature and purpose with supportive information that connects expected learning with applicant’s other college work | |
| 1a. Tentative Time line | Time line is missing | Time line is sparse with little definition | Time line is detailed with major tasks to be accomplished | Time line detailed with major and minor tasks to accomplished | |
| 2. Describe how the sabbatical will fit the current and future needs of the college. | Does not address the question | Explains only current or future college needs OR Explains both current & future college needs in a cursory manner |
Explains current & future college needs with detailed, supportive information | Explains current & future college needs with detailed, supportive information that connects to the applicant’s other college work | |
| 3. Describe how the sabbatical will contribute to the Mission, Vision, and Ends of the College | Does not address the question | Provides cursory description of applicant’s ability & potential to contribute to college’s educational process | Provides detailed description of applicant’s ability & potential to contribute to college’s educational process | Provides detailed description and examples of applicant’s ability & potential to contribute to college’s educational process | |
| 4. Describe the way in which the knowledge and experience you gain from your sabbatical leave will be used in your faculty position. | Does not address the question | Provides cursory description for how knowledge & experience will be used in faculty position | Provides detailed description for how knowledge & experience will be used in faculty position | Provides detailed description with examples for how knowledge & experience will be used in faculty position | |
| 5: Describe your plan to share the learning from the sabbatical with students, faculty, staff, and the community. | Does not address the question | Provides cursory description for sharing learning | Provides detailed description of plan for sharing learning | Provides detailed description for sharing learning that includes potential guidelines for others to use |