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the same as their Teaching and research assistant counterparts ($10.00/hr). These units may
choose to pay their Graduate Assistant more but not less as identified. This category of GA does
not receive tuition remission but should have his or her paperwork filed in the Graduate School
Office for record purposes. (2) A Graduate Assistant may also be assigned to Offices on campus
to assist the unit with administrative support services. This category of GA receives both a
tuition remission and stipend.

Supervision and Evaluation of GA’s

Bowie State University Graduate Assistants are under the direct supervision of their respective
assigned units. The units make decisions as well as determine their assignments, work
supervision, evaluation of job performance, and recommendation for reappointment to the
Graduate School Dean. The Graduate School Dean also supervises the GA’s assigned to
respective units on campus.

GA’s should be evaluated by the respective units where they are assigned

Graduate Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
All students receiving the GA award must report to the Graduate School for detailed instructions
and completing necessary paper work. The duties and responsibilities of a Graduate Assistant
(GA) include the following:

1. Working in his/her respective unit as assigned

2. Assisting faculty in class duties including: teaching fundamental classes (100 level
courses) for those in the Master’s and Doctoral graduate programs as approved by
their coordinators.

3. Assisting faculty who are conducting research in data abstraction, survey construction,
and administration.

4. Assisting faculty in grantmanship management and duties relevant to obtaining a
grant.

5. Placement in units such as the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, Dean’s Office,
Student Affairs, Registrar’s Office, Human Resources, Administration and Finance
and other related administrative units on campus for proficient professional skill
acquisition.

6. Graduate Assistants must assist the Graduate School Administration during the
graduate comprehensive examinations. Four students should be selected during each
comprehensive examination to assist in technical support .

7. Attendance at the Open House and New Graduate Student Orientations as scheduled
(Mandatory).