Program Closure

Final Report

At the end of the Sabbatical Leave, and within no more than 30 business days, the faculty member must submit a final report of the activities carried out during the Sabbatical Leave to the Sabbatical Leave Committee.

The report must be uploaded through the designated application portal.

This report must include supporting evidence and documentation demonstrating the activities completed, as well as the extent to which the objectives approved for the Sabbatical Leave were achieved. These reports will be incorporated into the Sabbatical Leave Committee’s Annual Report.

The evaluation of this report will form part of the faculty member’s annual performance evaluation.

In all activities related to the Sabbatical Leave Program, faculty members must provide the appropriate acknowledgment to Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Evaluation

To formally conclude the Sabbatical Leave, the Sabbatical Leave Committee will evaluate the report of activities and achievements submitted by each faculty member and determine whether the approved objectives were successfully fulfilled.

Reintegration

Upon returning to their duties at Tecnológico de Monterrey after the Sabbatical Leave, faculty members must remain employed by the Institution for at least one year.

Suspensions and Sanctions

In cases of non-compliance by the faculty member, the Sabbatical Leave Committee will review the circumstances and may suspend the Sabbatical Leave. If a suspension is imposed, the faculty member must return to work within 15 calendar days from the date they are notified of the suspension.

Interruptions Beyond the Faculty Member’s Control

a. If the host institution is unable to continue with the planned program, the faculty member must return to Tecnológico de Monterrey within 15 calendar days from the date of interruption. If the interruption occurred within the first 30 calendar days of the Sabbatical Leave, the faculty member may apply again for a future Sabbatical Leave.
b. If, due to health reasons, the faculty member is unable to continue with the planned activities, the recovery period will not be counted as part of the Sabbatical Leave. The faculty member may complete the leave once they are able to resume their activities. To do so, they must submit supporting documentation to the Sabbatical Leave Committee, including approval from both the host institution and the corresponding School.

Cases of Non-Compliance

The following situations constitute non-compliance:

Carrying out activities that were not authorized, to the detriment of the approved deliverables.
Failure to achieve the approved objectives.
Receiving payments or sponsorships that were not reported in advance to Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Committing serious misconduct that compromises the reputation of Tecnológico de Monterrey, including actions contrary to the Institution’s Code of Ethics, principles, and values.

The Sabbatical Leave Committee will request that the faculty member provide a written explanation of the case. If the Committee decides to impose sanctions, the decision will be communicated in writing to the faculty member and their supervisors. The resolution will become part of the faculty member’s official record, and they will lose the right to apply for a future Sabbatical Leave.

Any cases not covered by these regulations will be reviewed and resolved by the Sabbatical Leave Committee.

Exceptions

Any situation not addressed in this Guide will be reviewed and resolved by the Sabbatical Leave Committee and subsequently documented as an exception, subject to approval by both the Regional Dean and the National Dean of the corresponding School (Annex F).