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Graduate School Student Employee Orientation

Graduate School Student Employee Orientation.

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Graduate School Student Employee Orientation

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  1. Graduate School Student Employee Orientation Welcome to the Graduate School at The University of Texas at El Paso and Student Orientation On-line! This orientation provides important information to help you during your student employment as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, or Assistant Instructor. Please stop by the Graduate School, Academic Services Building Room 223, with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your graduate studies.

  2. Assistantships at UTEP Eligibility • Admitted without conditions to a degree or certification program • Full-time enrollment in courses required for the degree or completion of the certification program (9 hrs Fall and Spring, 3 hrs Summer) • Good academic standing; 3.0 or above • An approved Preliminary Degree Plan (PDP) on file at the Graduate School • TA’s, RA’s, GA’s and stipend recipients must be registered for 9 credit hours a semester. Masters students are limited to two years of support as a TA, RA, or GA and may not work more than 50% time. Doctoral students are generally limited to four years of support and may not work more than 50% time unless approved by the graduate school dean. • International Students may not be appointed if they do not meet official TOEFL Score of 550 - 600

  3. Job Responsibilities • The department or program will provide you with a clear statement of responsibilities and expectations • A fundamental responsibility of the graduate assistant is to work closely with the faculty supervisor in carrying out any assigned duties while making progress toward completion of the degree program • Maintain standards of academic integrity and honesty in labs, classrooms, offices, etc and report violations to faculty supervisor • Stay informed of departmental, college, and institutional regulations and follow them consistently • Keep careful records of any work assignments so that progress and problems are fully documented • Discuss expectations and assessments of the work experience with the faculty supervisor on a regular basis. Articulate goals early and work with the supervisor to achieve them

  4. Defining Your Role It is important to discuss with your supervising professor your role in the class as well as relevant policies and procedures. Other matters to discuss include the following: • Goals of the course • Methodology for the course • Additional materials to read to help assist the students • Procedures for handling student complaints about grades, student difficulties with the course, handling instances of plagiarism or cheating • Exam and assignment types • Grading policies • Office hours In your position as both teacher and student, you can help your professor adjust his/her teaching techniques to meet student needs as well as relate your professor’s goals of the class to the students. For more information: http://64.233.167.104/u/UTEP?q=cache:YmKMJoXU9aMJ:academics.utep.edu/Portals/40/Assistantships%2520at%2520UTEP.doc+leading+discussion+sessions&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us&ie=UTF-8

  5. Academic Integrity Welcome to the University of Texas at El Paso! We're glad you’ve joined our family and look forward to meeting you. Our vision is to create an environment where everyone flourishes and becomes an integral part of the community. Presentation prepared by: Catie McCorry-Andalis, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Associate Dean of Students

  6. Academic Integrity Principles of Academic Integrity (McCabe & Pavela, 2004) • Encourage student responsibility for academic integrity • Clarify expectations for students • Develop fair and creative forms of assessment • Reduce opportunities to engage in academic dishonesty • Help define and support campus-wide academic integrity standards

  7. Academic Integrity For more information about the academic dishonesty policy at UTEP: • See the Handbook of Operating Procedures: http://it.utep.edu/hoop/Student_Affiairs_Index_Page_HOP.htm • See the University of Texas System Regents Rules and Regulations: http://www.utsystem.edu/bor/rules/MasterRRR.htm#_Toc59269301

  8. Student Services Direct Deposit Student Health Services Safety and Parking

  9. Student Services Direct Deposit Services • Employees may elect to have their paychecks credited directly to their bank account.  Direct Deposit Forms are available on-line in both EnglishandSpanish formats, and at the payroll office.  Please attach an original deposit slip or voided check from your bank and return to the Payroll Office for processing.  Any questions can be addressed by email, or you may call us at (915) 747-5171 • http://admin.utep.edu/Portals/60/DirectDepositApplication-English.pdf • http://admin.utep.edu/Portals/60/DirectDepositApplication-Spanish.pdf

  10. Student Services Student Health Center • Services Available to all UTEP Students • Minor injury care • Men’s & Women’s Health • Nutrition Counseling • Lab & Vaccinations (915) 747-5624 http://academics.utep.edu/health Student Health Center is across the street from the library

  11. Student Services Safety and Parking • Decal is necessary even after hours • Student Covered Parking (Sunbowl Garage) - $255 • Student Deck Parking (Sunbowl Garage) - $205 • Perimeter Lots Premium Parking - $180 • Perimeter Lots - $130 • Remote Lots - $80 • Motorcycle Perimeter - $75 • Motorcycle Remote - $75 • Miner Village - $75 • Campus Shuttle Service

  12. Health Insurance

  13. Health Insurance Benefits Eligibility • You work at least 20 hours per week; and your appointment is expected to continue for at least 4½ months • Basic Coverage/Supplemental Coverage • 31-Day Benefit Election Period (from initial date of benefit eligibility/Hire Date) • International students (excluding students from Mexico) are required to have health insurance. • Waivers must be submitted at the beginning of each semester, before census day.

  14. Health Insurance Health Plan Options • United Health Insurance • UT Select BCBS with Medco RX plan • Delta Dental • Term Life • Accidental Death and Dismemberment • Superior Vision • Short Term Disability • Long Term Care • Pay Flex

  15. Health Insurance United Health Care Insurance Co. • Employee $ 0.00 • Dependents (rates available through carrier) UT Select Monthly Premium Rates • Employee only $ 184.56 • Employee & Spouse $ 440.13 • Employee & Child(ren) $ 412.58 • Employee & Family $ 656.57

  16. Health Insurance United Health Care Medical Benefits • $ 300.00 deductible • Medical Health – Sickness & Injury 80% upto $ 100,000 (in-network) 60% (non-network providers) • RX plan pays upto $ 1,000.00

  17. Health Insurance UT Select BCBS Medical Benefits • $250.00 Deductible-Inpatient/Outpatient surgery • Physician Co-pay $25 • Specialist Physician co-pay $30 • Inpatient co-pay $100/day ($500 maximum per occurrence) • Outpatient Surgical copayment $100 • ER co-pay $100 90-Day Supply Per Prescription • $20 Generic • $75 Preferred Drug • $112.50 Non-Preferred Drug Medco RX Plan Retail Pharmacy Co-Payment • $10 Generic • $30 Preferred Drug • $45 Non-Preferred Drug Note: See the Employee Group Benefits Guide for a complete plan outline at http://www.utsystem.edu/benefits/

  18. Health Insurance Delta Dental Monthly Premium Rates • Employee only $ 28.26 • Employee & Spouse $ 53.65 • Employee & Child(ren) $ 59.14 • Employee & Family $ 84.09

  19. Health Insurance Assurant Dental Monthly Premium Rates • Employee only $ 10.05 • Employee & Spouse $ 19.10 • Employee & Child(ren) $ 21.11 • Employee & Family $ 30.15

  20. Health Insurance Superior Vision Monthly Premium Rates • Employee only $ 7.36 • Employee & Spouse $ 11.48 • Employee & Child(ren) $ 11.74 • Employee & Family $ 18.90

  21. Health Insurance UT Flex • UT FLEX Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account • UT Flex provides tax saving on health and dependent care expenses • You save taxes on: • FICA (Social Security Tax) = 7.65% • Federal Income Tax = 10% to 35%

  22. Health Insurance Helpful Hints • Schedule appointment by September 26, 2008 to enroll • Health Plan information for UT-Select BCBS http://www.utsystem.edu/benefits/ • Health Plan information for United Health Carehttp://www.myuhc.com • Contact the Office of Human Resource Services via e-mail at benefits@utep.edu for information or questions regarding graduate student insurance.

  23. Office of Institutional Compliance

  24. Equal Opportunity Office (EO)

  25. Equal Opportunity Office (EO) • RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs GAs/TAs/RAs/AIs, you must fully understand your rights and responsibilities under the University’s Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies. • ASSISTANCE Contact EO office with questions or concerns about discrimination/harassment (including sexual harassment) in the academic or employment environment. Phone: 747-5662 Email: eoaa@utep.edu Web: www.utep.edu/eoaa • TRAINING Complete the Compliance Training Module (issued by the Institutional Compliance Office) entitled “Employment Discrimination Prevention Training” by September 30th to meet state training requirements. (You will be notified in mid-September when the modules are assigned to you.)

  26. Graduate Student Professional Development Programs Co-Sponsored by: Graduate School

  27. Professional Development It is critical that graduate students begin thinking about their professional development while in graduate school Choosing a Departmental Mentor • Developing a strong mentoring relationship with a faculty member in their field has been shown to have a positive influence on graduate students when it comes to meeting departmental expectations, completing their work, and successfully negotiating the job market. When choosing a mentor, (formally or informally), it is important to take into consideration a number of factors: • Has shared research interests • Has time or interest in becoming a mentor and a history of effectively mentoring other graduate students • Has a personality that is comfortable for your academic style and needs • Is current in the field and has an understanding of job opportunities for students in the field • The chosen professor should be someone who is planning to be at the University during the time you will be pursuing your degree

  28. Professional Development Wide Range of Graduate Student Professional Development Topics Open to all graduate students Http://gapd.utep.edu Email: etap@utep.edu

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