Work Study and Undergraduate Assistantships
Each semester a limited number of work-study and an even smaller number of undergraduate assistantships exist in the scene shop, light lab, and the costume shop. First to be considered for these positions will be people with exceptional recommendations who have actual work study approval from the university. This is because the financial benefit to our program is enormous. New students who prove that they are exceptional may be asked to work in the shops with priority given to those who qualify for work study. A work study/assistantship can be terminated at any time. If a worker is unable to fulfill their shop obligations, follow the rules or direction, work well with others, or demonstrates a negative attitude they can be reviewed for disciplinary action. Being hired to a shop position is not a guarantee of work for the duration of one’s academic career. These jobs are highly sought after (even though they are difficult and demanding positions) and are reviewed at the end of each semester.