The source of the stipend varies and includes Teaching Assistantships, Research Assistantships and Fellowships. There are no separate application forms for these appointments. Appointment decisions are made by the Director of Graduate Studies and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, based on information in the application file. Students are expected to fulfill the responsibilities of their teaching assistantship, research assistantship or fellowship to the best of their abilities. Students are also expected to meet the responsibilities of all coursework as outlined in individual course syllabi.
Students are responsible for making progress toward graduation at all times.
Assistants Incoming students frequently receive a stipend in the form of a Teaching Assistantship within the Pharmacy professional curriculum. Various types of teaching opportunities are available including lecturing, tutoring, small group discussion leader, pharmacy practice lab assistant, grading and other duties. Assignment to a specific TA is according to the knowledge base or skill level required and past performance. The DGS and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs make assignments prior to the semester. Many of these assignments provide the graduate student with opportunities to observe and develop their own teaching skills.