Catastrophic illness is an event for which we are generally unable to plan. While we have the opportunity to save accrued time as Sick Leave Reserve (SLR) in anticipation for such events, there are times when one's available funds of Combined Time Off (CTO) and SLR have been used before an employee is able to return to work.
The Staff Council as well as many members of the Middlebury College community have asked that we consider a system that allows them to assist others who are in need due to a catastrophic illness. In response to the sincere request, we have developed the Medical Leave Assistance Fund (MLAF).