Issues

A Student Employee shall have the right to review and request a copy of their employment file.

In accordance with OSHA guidelines, a Student Employee will not be required to work in conditions that pose an imminent danger to their health and safety.

Student Employees shall observe the listed University academic holiday schedule (12 days per year including President’s Day for Student Employees at CUIMC and the day before Election Day for those at Morningside), and if required to work on a holiday, shall receive an alternate day off. 

Student Employees are governed by, subject to, and have rights as outlined in the University’s Copyright and Intellectual Property policies, as may be amended from time to time.  

Student Employees are governed by, subject to, and have rights as outlined in the University’s Misconduct in Research policies, as may be amended from time to time.  

If part of the contract is found to be unlawful, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force.

The Union and the University agree that the University shall provide Student Employees with trainings and/or orientations required to fulfill their duties. 

A Student Employee shall receive travel advances, direct travel funding, or timely reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the University and/or Departmental travel policy.

A joint committee shall be established to discuss the administration of the Agreement and related matters but not active grievances.

The Union and the University agree that the University shall provide access to workspace and materials. 

The workweek for a Student Employee shall average no more than 20 hours over the course of a semester, with emphasis placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position, and on making progress toward their professional goals, and on demonstrating their intellectual and research capabilities, rather than on specific hours.