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Community Service Work-Study (CSWS) Student and Employer Expectations

  1. Students will perform approximately 8 hours of work weekly at an authorized, not-for-profit, or public sector community organization. This is a paid job and students are expected to be accountable, prompt, and to communicate with their site supervisor when there are schedule changes.
  2. Both supervisors and students are responsible for maintaining an accurate record of student hours on-site (sign-in sheet, log, timesheet, etc.). The time log must be sent to the Student Employment Office by the end of each payroll (typically 5 p.m. every other Friday). The hours that students log on their Workday timesheets must correspond with those logged on-site at their agencies.
  3. Students will receive appropriate supervision and support. Supervisors must provide a written job description and complete a student evaluation at the end of the semester. Supervisors and students are expected to meet at least every two weeks.
  4. Supervisors and students can rely on our office to help address needs and concerns and to resolve problems or take advantage of emerging opportunities. Please feel free to email student employment or request a meeting if you need assistance.
  5. Students must plan to use the City of Poughkeepsie Transit System, bike, personal vehicle, or walk to arrive at their sites. If a student has a special situation that does not allow for the use of one of the above methods, they may contact the Student Employment Office to discuss other options.
  6. Students and supervisors will make an effort to build effective relationships through their work together and will participate when possible in larger community-building and social change efforts sponsored by community organizations and the College. If a student fails to meet the expectations set forth by the supervisor and designated organization, the situation will be brought to the attention of the Director of Student Employment to determine proper action.
  7. If a participating organization fails to meet the expectations set forth by Vassar College, the organization risks jeopardizing future program eligibility in the CSWS program.