Vestibule Information for 2009-2010 Academic Year

Vestibule Information for Graduate Assistants, 2009–2010

Agenda for today…
10:00–10:30—Reception & introductions
10:30–11:00—Review of elements of 6 Aug 09 memorandum
11:00–12:00—Discussion of technology tools & workflow
12:00–1:00—Lunch, photos & wrap–up
Get ready for work!
Talk & ask questions!

Review of 6 Aug Memo
10:30–11:00

WED Initiative-http://wedi.psu.edu

Organization of your assistantship
Funded by Penn State Outreach
Assigned to Institute for Research in Training & Development
Perform on tasks for the Penn State Workforce Education & Development Initiative
Report to Baker & Passmore

Office resources

Internet tools
AOL IM
Oracle Calendar
e–mail
del.icio.us
Web site
Document server
Task assignment site
Time accounting server

Business awareness
You represent Penn State in all communications
Business casual is the LCD for dress

Work hours & effort
Monday – Friday, 8–5
In your work space with AOL IM connected
Attend WED Initiative team “stand up” meetings
Don’t be idle
Don’t work off-task

http://OEWD-GA-notlong.com
Account for time and effort weekly
Account for week by no later than the Friday of the week
Record daily time and weekly accomplishments and notes
Time & effort reporting

Performance assessments
Appointment is, by contract you signed, for one year
You must apply for any assistantship opportunities in any subsequent year
Two assessments
November to decide continuation into Spring 2010
April as a summary assessment

Development
We will offer professional development opportunities for you
Some will be assigned on work time; others might occur off work time
Authorship
If you make a significant and material contribution, you are a co-author
If you make a marginal contribution, you are acknowledged
All WED Initiative publications are released officially by Baker and/or Passmore
Professional development & authorship

Discussion of tech tools & Workflow
11:00–12:00

How do you receive task assignments?
Through http://my.huddle.net (the WED Initiative Task Assignment Server) that delivers assignments via e-mail and on web
Through oral instructions from Baker or Passmore, which you must document on the WED Initiative Task Assignment Server
Be clear about details &deadlines!

When is a task complete and accounted for?
Most tasks result in written products that are delivered digitally
Tasks are closed by Baker or Passmore on WED Initiative Task Assignment Server
Task completion should be part of your record on the WED Initiative Time Accounting Server (http://OEWD-GA.notlong.com)

Lunch, Photos, & Wrap–up
12:00–1:00

Vestibule Information for Graduate Assistants, 2009–2010