向日葵视频 Graduate Assistant Handbook
Important Information 向日葵视频 This Handbook
This handbook pertains to graduate assistantships that are offered by, or in conjunction with, the 向日葵视频 Graduate School. These assistantships are administered by individual colleges (including the Graduate School of Management), departments, principal investigators, and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 向日葵视频 reserves the right to change any or all policies, procedures and rules, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice. Major changes in policies, rules and procedures will be published. It is the responsibility of the graduate assistant to be aware of and abide by these changes.
In some instances, the special nature of the graduate assistant鈥檚 department or the grant on which a graduate assistant is working will require policies, rules or procedures that are unique to the needs of that area. Such policies, rules, or procedures will augment but cannot supersede those described in this handbook.
This handbook has been developed with input and review from the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Office of International Education, the Raynor Memorial Libraries, the University Board of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Student Association and the Graduate Student Task Force. The Graduate School is grateful for the contributions of these groups and other individuals who participated in the development of this handbook.
Please reference the Graduate Assistantship Checklist for convenient reminders for tasks and requirements associated with graduate assistantships.
Table of Contents
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Read Section 1
- Introduction
- Statement from the Dean
- Council of Graduate Schools Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants
Section Two: General Information
Read Section 2
- COVID-19 Information
- Mission Statement and Statement of Human Dignity and Diversity
- The Assistantship
- Purpose of an Assistantship
- Types of Assistantships
- Funding Sources for Assistantships
Section Three: Application and Selection Process
Read Section 3
- Eligibility
- Applying for a Graduate Assistantship
- Deadlines
- Selection
- International Students
Read Section 4
- Disability Accommodation Regarding Assistantship Duties
- Duration of Award
- Duties and Assignments
- Employment Documents
- I-9 Form
- W4 Form
- Social Security Number
- Direct Deposit Form
- Award (Employment) Verifications
- Grievances
- Identification Cards
- Rescission of Assistantship
- Leave Provision
- Short-Term Leave
- Long-Term Leave
- Injuries in the Course of an Assistantship
- Outside Employment
- Registration and Enrollment Status
- Resignations
- Responding to Offers
- Severe Weather Policy
- Training for New Teaching Assistants
- Training for New Research Assistants
Section Five: Performance and Conduct
Read Section 5
- Performance Expectations
- General Standards of Conduct
- Student Code of Conduct
- Sexual harassment Policies and Title XI
- Conflict of Interest
- Racial Abuse and Harassment Policy
- Ethical Conduct of Research (for RAs)
- Academic Integrity
- Working with Confidential Information
Section Six: Stipends and Prerequisites
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- Stipends
- Supplemental Stipends
- Tuition Scholarships
- Amount of Scholarship
- Distribution of Scholarship Credits in Fall, Spring, Summer Terms
- Valid Courses
- Disbursement of Scholarships
- Graduate Assistant Perquisites
- Health Insurance (Supplemental Stipends)
- Holidays
- Library
- PrintWise
- Parking
- Teaching Excellence Awards
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Bus Passes
- Counseling Services
Section Seven: Responsibilities of the Assistant鈥檚 University Unit
Read Section 7
- Responsibilities of the Assistant鈥檚 University Department Overview
- Assignment of Duties and Responsibilities
- Performance Evaluation
Section Eight: Additional Resources
