VII.    STUDY LEAVE

1.      Staff members who wish to apply for extended leave of absence
        for the purpose of prolonged further studies should first consult
        their Heads of Departments/Offices, and seek the approval of the
        Dean/Vice-President concerned.  Extended leave of absence for
        the purpose of pursuing doctoral programmes will need to be
        forwarded to the Staff Development Panel for approval.  Please
        refer to the section on Training and development for guidelines
        and procedures for the granting of study leave.

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