13.1 Purpose and general information

Graduate associate (GA) appointments represent an apprenticeship opportunity and source of financial support. They are awarded to students based on a combination of merit and suitability for the appointment responsibilities. Although the college tries to be responsive to student situations, financial need is not a primary criterion for these appointments. The college also employs students from time to time on an hourly basis. This sort of work is viewed differently, responding to needs that are temporary, irregular, or of limited scope, and without the responsibility of an associateship. These persons are not appointed as graduate associates, and graduate associates are not permitted to work on an hourly basis for the college. Graduate School rules governing GA appointments can be found in Graduate School Handbook, Section 9.1.