Assistantship Responsibilities

A graduate student on a 1/4-time assistantship is expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week on activities that are in compliance with the overall departmental objectives as determined by the student’s adviser. Likewise, students on ½-time or ¾-time assistantships are expected to work on a similar basis for a minimum of 20 hours and 30 hours per week, respectively. For research assistantships, these work requirements typically, but not necessarily, include thesis research activities.

To allow for obtaining a broad base of experiences and professional growth, each graduate student is encouraged to seek involvement with their faculty adviser and/or advisory committee members to gain teaching (classroom or extension) experiences as a part of the graduate education. Each graduate student should discuss the opportunities for participation in teaching and proposal preparation with his/her adviser and the Department Head.