To the extent that training is provided, the staff of each department generally provides it. Students also receive training through academic courses. In a number of areas, more experienced students help train their replacements in a mentoring relationship. Students from all majors are welcome. Student assistants are empowered to support their own technology needs, those of their peers, and the university.
Student assistants exercise responsibility commensurate with their demonstrated expertise.
Student assistants are paid commensurate with their performance. STA programs build a suite of work opportunities featuring progressively more responsibility and skills for students on their way toward completing their academic degrees. A career path is integrated into work options. Student assistants relate to faculty as colleagues working together on instructional development and technology support. This experience has been found to be profoundly motivating and valuable to students afforded the reversal of roles.