The policies adopted by the University of Kentucky for the implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Act are contained in the Administrative Regulations under (AR II-1.1-12). Department chairpersons serve an important role in the successful implementation of the act at the university. Chairpersons should refer to the full text in the Administrative Regulations; furthermore, chairpersons are encouraged to discuss all faculty requests for family or medical leave with the Associate Dean of the Faculty in the Dean's Office.