The Geography Department seeks funding to continue our bi-weekly GeoForum discussions. Over the past four years, FRAF funding has allowed the Geography Department to hire 2-3 research assistants to coordinate biweekly gatherings of Geography students, faculty, and staff. These research assistants work with the Department Chair to identify topics for our discussions, organize outside speakers, and promote the events. We typically have 15 – 20 students attend these regular gatherings along with 4-5 faculty/staff. GeoForums have provided opportunities to engage in critical social justice issues, showcase student research projects, explore study abroad experiences, and learn about modifications to the structure of the Geography major (akin to the long lost ‘all college meeting night’). Most importantly, the GeoForums effectively cultivate and enhance our departmental culture and improve the overall student experience. Last year we met at least 5 times each semester with highlights including visits by landscape architect/design professionals and local leaders of nonprofits working on affordable housing, student presentations of thesis work, a cartography showcase, and a highly competitive GeoGuesser competition. We look forward to continuing this nice tradition with FRAF support.

This is a student Level B position has a hiring range of $14.43-$14.72 per hour.

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus.

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions.

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component.

Student are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.