Guidelines for Selection of Graduate Assistants for Academic Year Funding

1. Criteria for Selection (not in rank order)

Renewals

• Progress in academic program of study
• Demonstrated commitment/teaching/service to Women’s Studies Program
• Application for or received Women's Studies graduate minor certificate
• Program need
• Financial need and alternative sources of funding

New Student

• Commitment to, knowledge of, interest in gender and Women’s Studies
• Application for or received Women's Studies graduate minor certificate
• Program need
• Financial need and alternative sources of funding

2. Application Procedure

• Cover letter
• Application Form
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Copy of transcripts and GPA

3. Length of Graduate Assistant Funding

• Graduate Assistants may receive a maximum of 6 years funding from Women's Studies, but not more than a combined total of 8 years of funding from all Purdue departments and programs
• Graduate Assistants may petition for continuation of funding beyond these limits by requesting a review of their academic progress and providing a written rationale to the Women's Studies Director and Advisory Committee.