Gsw Policies, Procedures and Rules

Graduate Student Worker (GSW) Policies, Rules and Responsibilities |

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General

1. In compliance with revised Institute policy, all Saunders College of Business Graduate Assistantships (GA) have been converted to Graduate Student Worker (GSW) positions. All GSW positions will be paid on an hourly basis. Stipend based payroll no longer exists.

2. All GSW positions are made at the time of acceptance into the MBA or MS Programs. These awards are non-negotiable.

3. GSWs must contact the faculty or administrative staff member to which they have been assigned within two days of being notified of their assignment to discuss schedule and work.

4. GSW awards are granted only to graduate students with outstanding academic records. Therefore, the nature of tasks assigned to a GSW should be commensurate with his or her background and degree program. If a GSW feels that this is not happening, it is his or her responsibility to discuss the nature of the work assigned with their faculty or administrative staff member. The student must also notify the Director of Graduate Admissions and Special Projects.

Eligibility

5. GSWs are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout their program.

6. Students on co-op assignments are not eligible for a GSW position. Merit scholarships may be available for part-time study and should be discussed with the Director of Admissions and Special Projects.

7. GSW positions are awarded for a maximum number of quarters based on the program of study as indicated below:

MBA Six academic quarters

MBA – Accounting Seven academic quarters

MS programs Four academic quarters

Position Details

8. GSWs are typically required to work 8 or 12 hours per week depending upon the level of the award as indicated in their offer...