11.4 Terms of appointment

Appointment terms in the CPH are usually as shown below. Deviations from this pattern may exist due to student situation, the funding source, or the nature of the project.

1. Appointments are usually for two terms (autumn and spring) however work patterns are determined locally and may vary. Summer appointments are not typical for GTA appointments. The policy for fees covered under a graduate assistantship are found in the Graduate School Handbook Section 11.0 and 11.1. Students must be actively pursuing a graduate degree to hold a GA appointment.
   
   Fees covered
   Instructional (tuition) fees
   General fees
   Nonresident tuition
   Learning technology fees
   
   Fees not covered
   Program/course fees
   Miscellaneous charges (parking, fines, etc.)
   Books, supplies, personal expenses
   Any other fees not specifically listed in the Graduate School Handbook
    
2. Appointments are made either at the 25% or 50% level. The usual appointment will be at 50%, unless one of three conditions is met:
   1. The appointment is a GRA, and the scale of the project does not require or permit a larger appointment.
   2. The students’ schedule will not permit a 50% appointment without jeopardizing on-time graduation.
   3. The student requests a 25% appointment and the project responsibilities can be divided in a way that makes this possible.
       
3. A graduate student holding a 50% appointment is expected to work 20 hours per week.
    
4. The Graduate School stipulates that graduate associates may not be assigned to teach courses in which graduate students are enrolled, and they may not be involved in any decision-making processes over other graduate students. GTAs assigned to graduate courses may assist in scoring homework and exams under the instructor’s supervision. The professor is responsible for assigning the final grade and responding to any questions or concerns about the grading. A description of the role of the GTA should be included in the syllabus.