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Similarly, the factors behind a Harvard student??s leave of absence highlight opposing priorities of the multiple parties involved...
Although Janie’s choice to go on leave was officially voluntary—she signed forms and made the decision herself—her return is another matter. Whether the absence is a voluntary or involuntary one, the student??s return to school must be approved by the Ad Board. Students like Janie might be granted leaves of absence, but that doesn’t mean they are necessarily guaranteed a pass to return...
According to John D. “Jay” Ellison, secretary of the Ad Board, the Board’s consideration regarding a particular student does not take into account the details of their case or care— in an effort to preserve a student??s confidentiality —but rather a more concise assessment from UHS of whether or not the student followed expectations and demonstrates readiness to return to the community. While the Ad Board generally votes in accordance with UHS recommendations, Ellison says they have disagreed in the past only when...
...sense, the process of taking a leave is intentionally generalized. While the event is specific to the terms of a student??s leave, the process is relatively anonymous. Students do not appear before the Ad Board because Board meetings do not allow for dialogue or questioning...
...while Harvard is first and foremost an academic institution, in practice it takes on other roles and considerations involving a student??s life and well-being...