Sabbatical leaves for professional development may be made available to members of the professional staff who meet the requirements set forth in this Title. The objective of such leave is to increase an employee's value to the university and thereby improve and enrich its program. Such leave shall not be regarded as a reward for service nor as a vacation or rest period occurring automatically at stated intervals.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 § 337.20