Difference between revisions of "Graduate Assistant"
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| − | '''Graduate | + | A '''Graduate Assistant''' or '''GA''' is a graduate student hired by the [[Office of Residential Programs]] to live in undergraduate [[:Category:Residence halls|residence halls]]. They get a free room, and a $4200 stipend. Their purpose is mainly to sign [[CAVA]]ed freshmen out of [[St. Luke's Hospital]] , but according to the website, "through professional experiences, the graduate assistants support the mission and needs of our office and gain transferable skills." (That's administration-speak at it's best!) |
Candidates for the GA position should be enrolled in a Columbia University graduate school. First year law, dental, medical, business, and social work students are ineligible due to the fact that "the academic requirements and job responsibilities are too great." | Candidates for the GA position should be enrolled in a Columbia University graduate school. First year law, dental, medical, business, and social work students are ineligible due to the fact that "the academic requirements and job responsibilities are too great." | ||
[[Category:Housing]] | [[Category:Housing]] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 8 April 2007
A Graduate Assistant or GA is a graduate student hired by the Office of Residential Programs to live in undergraduate residence halls. They get a free room, and a $4200 stipend. Their purpose is mainly to sign CAVAed freshmen out of St. Luke's Hospital , but according to the website, "through professional experiences, the graduate assistants support the mission and needs of our office and gain transferable skills." (That's administration-speak at it's best!)
Candidates for the GA position should be enrolled in a Columbia University graduate school. First year law, dental, medical, business, and social work students are ineligible due to the fact that "the academic requirements and job responsibilities are too great."
