“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” This old adage is not often heard these days, but as a cliche, it does what all good cliches do, which is point to some obvious and necessary truth. The truth in ...

Students are strongly encouraged to contact their financial aid counselor if they are considering taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the institute to discuss the financial ramifications. In ...

Matriculated undergraduate students who need to interrupt their studies for medical reasons (e.g., surgery, pregnancy, illness, rehabilitation, and other health-related circumstances) can request a ...

We recognize you may experience unexpected physical or psychological health concerns that affect your ability to attend class or submit coursework on time. The short-term absence form lets you submit ...

For over a year, I thought I was learning to live alone. My wife, Fran, had died after 48 years of marriage and I was, for the first time in all those years, alone. I ate on the coffee table in the ...

A personal leave of absence without pay may be granted to eligible Western Michigan University employees. Employees requesting a personal leave of absence may be eligible for a family and medical ...

Absence seizure, formerly known as petit mal seizure, is a type of short seizure that usually causes a person to briefly lose focus, stare into space, and lose awareness of their surroundings. These ...

This case involves the dismissal of an employee who was accused of abandoning his job due to excessive absences without prior permission. The main issues revolve around what constitutes “excessive” ...

The Leave of Absence (LOA) policy provides a framework for students who must interrupt their studies choosing to take a leave of absence. Students must sometimes interrupt their studies for a variety ...