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MUNCIE, Ind. – Next to class attendance, the most universal experience of American
college students is part-time employment. More than 5,500 student employees will be
honored during National Student Employee Recognition Week, April 3-7, for their
contributions to Ball State.
Ball State students work on campus as customer service representatives, computer assistants, web
designers, peer tutors, library assistants, intramural supervisors, newspaper staff, food service workers, and facilities and grounds helpers, as well as in many other roles. Student employees earned nearly $5.8 million last year.
Another 220 students work as resident assistants, undergraduate fellows, and undergraduate interns.
"Student employees make essential contributions to campus offices," said Mark Parkison, Career Center student employment representative. "Their work enables faculty and staff to concentrate additional time and efforts on serving students."
In a recent survey, Ball State students reported that working on campus has helped them develop their interpersonal skills, develop their oral communication skills, develop their computer skills, learn more about the university, and develop employment references. Student employees overwhelmingly say they would recommend working on campus to others, said Parkison.
National research shows that students who hold jobs increase their chances of finishing college and
reduce their likelihood of dropping out by 10 to 15 percent.
A campus job also offers convenience, flexibility, and a way to supplement and enrich a student's
academic experience, said student employment representative Janet Puckett.
"Students can earn money, meet people, establish a work record, develop skills they can use in other jobs, and learn how to manage their time," Puckett said. "They can also develop career contacts and get more involved on campus."
When working on campus, students get the opportunity to see how the university works
"behind-the-scenes" -- the important roles and functions of different departments and organizations, and the employees who work for them, she said.
Every student employee must be able to balance a full-time or part-time class schedule and homework in addition to working an average of 10 to 20 hours a week. Many student employees have grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher, Parkison said.
The Career Center encourages campus departments to take time during National Student Employee Recognition Week to let their student employees know how much their hard work is appreciated. Acknowledging their efforts motivates, encourages, and thanks student employees while providing incentives for them to continue their hard work.
Ball State students work on campus as customer service representatives, computer assistants, web
designers, peer tutors, library assistants, intramural supervisors, newspaper staff, food service workers, and facilities and grounds helpers, as well as in many other roles. Student employees earned nearly $5.8 million last year.
Another 220 students work as resident assistants, undergraduate fellows, and undergraduate interns.
"Student employees make essential contributions to campus offices," said Mark Parkison, Career Center student employment representative. "Their work enables faculty and staff to concentrate additional time and efforts on serving students."
In a recent survey, Ball State students reported that working on campus has helped them develop their interpersonal skills, develop their oral communication skills, develop their computer skills, learn more about the university, and develop employment references. Student employees overwhelmingly say they would recommend working on campus to others, said Parkison.
National research shows that students who hold jobs increase their chances of finishing college and
reduce their likelihood of dropping out by 10 to 15 percent.
A campus job also offers convenience, flexibility, and a way to supplement and enrich a student's
academic experience, said student employment representative Janet Puckett.
"Students can earn money, meet people, establish a work record, develop skills they can use in other jobs, and learn how to manage their time," Puckett said. "They can also develop career contacts and get more involved on campus."
When working on campus, students get the opportunity to see how the university works
"behind-the-scenes" -- the important roles and functions of different departments and organizations, and the employees who work for them, she said.
Every student employee must be able to balance a full-time or part-time class schedule and homework in addition to working an average of 10 to 20 hours a week. Many student employees have grade-point averages of 3.0 or higher, Parkison said.
The Career Center encourages campus departments to take time during National Student Employee Recognition Week to let their student employees know how much their hard work is appreciated. Acknowledging their efforts motivates, encourages, and thanks student employees while providing incentives for them to continue their hard work.
(NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information about this story, please call Mark Parkison, Career Center student employment representative, at (765) 285-2421 or mparkiso@bsu.edu. )
