SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

The supervisor is responsible for establishing a clearly defined work schedule which is compatible to the time requirement of both the student and the employer. According to federal regulations, a student may not work during a scheduled class period.

The work performed by employees must be properly supervised. The employer should expect the student employee to work hours scheduled and to perform satisfactorily those tasks which are assigned. If the student employee does not perform as expected, (s)he may be dismissed. Review the dismissal procedures for more information.

STUDENT EVALUATIONS

Written evaluations of student employees are not mandatory. However, it is suggested that students are informed either formally or informally how they are performing. It is important for employees to know they are doing a good job, and equally important to know where improvement might be necessary.

If a student's job performance is inadequate, the evaluation form may be used as a method of pinpointing areas which need improving. It is also a time to reinforce expectations and give fair warning if dismissal is a possibility.

At some time in the future any student employee may use the department or agency as a reference. If a few months or years have passed, personnel may have changed. Without a written record, a recommendation may be lost to that former employee. Therefore, we suggest something in writing be kept in the files for future reference. Also, any written documentation may be beneficial to the department if the student should file a grievance.

FERPA (Family Educational Right to Privacy Act) requires a written release of information specific to each individual request for job recommendation or performance evaluation. Student employment records are considered a part of the educational record and can not be released without written consent.