Important Notes

All newly appointed graduate assistants—as well as those who hold an appointment but have not yet been able to attend an orientation—are expected to be there

Graduate Assistantship Orientation

Spring 2008 (Second) Orientation: February 1st, Friday, Time: 12:30 - 4:30pm p.m. Location: MUB Theater I1
Please note: this is a mandatory program.

Graduate Assistantship Orientation Overview
Your role as a graduate assistant will complement your academic program as well as make additional demands on you. You will be challenged to find the right balance between your studies and your obligations as a graduate assistant. Your assistantship responsibilities will bring you into contact with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. You will be expected to follow the advice of your faculty adviser and assistantship supervisor (not always the same person), respond to the demands of fellow graduate students as well as undergraduate students, and meet the expectations and standards of the faculty in your program. You may also need to balance these demands with those of your family. Occasionally you will need to find additional resources to help you with academic or personal needs. Sometimes you may find yourself in a complex situation that requires objective advice and support.

This orientation program will provide you with necessary tools to succeed at meeting the demands of a graduate assistantship. The orientation does not have all the answers, but we hope that it helps you to ask the right questions. Your most important resource will be your faculty adviser. You will also find that fellow students and department staff can be very helpful. In addition, do not hesitate to come to the Graduate School for assistance. Ultimately, you will create your own path for negotiating the demands of study, work, and personal life.

*Note that many of the various documents relating to the Graduate Assistant Orientation are provided online.

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