The Board, upon receiving a request, may grant occasional special (personal) leave to a faculty member for specific periods for the following reasons: to teach or consult for another institution; to engage in research with governmental or private organizations; to accept special study or research grants from foundations. The university accepts no financial responsibility for the faculty member while on such leave. Application for the leave must be made well in advance and where the leave would cover part of the academic year application should be made twelve months in advance.