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Sabbatical Leave Proposal And Report, Charles R. Newman

Sabbaticals

The Dictionary defines "sabbatical Leave" as: "A leave of absence with pay, usually granted every seventh year, as to a college professor for travel, research, or rest." Just prior to, during, and just after my leave I traveled to Tampa, Florida; the Carolinas, and Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico for interviews, research, and reflection. I learned a great deal about multiculturalism, culturally diverse speakers, employer expectations for newly hired employees, and teaching methodologies for students that are non EuroAmerican males.

My sabbatical project was both professionally and personally satisfying, and I am very pleased with the results of the …