GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP INFORMATION
M.ED. IN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT AFFAIRS
The M.Ed. in Higher Education Student Affairs has a strong focus on preparing practitioners. Therefore, WCU offers
graduate students an opportunity to complete a supervised assistantship in a student affairs (or related) area at one of
our approved sites.
Serving as a graduate assistant helps students better understand the curriculum as they put their knowledge to use
in a professional setting. Hands-on learning will prepare students with real-world experience, opportunities, and an
understanding of the demands in the field of higher education and student affairs.
Please note that full assistantships are competitive and require a student to work 20 hours per week at their assigned
position. However, in some cases, splitting an assistantship or opting for a part-time position of fewer than 20 hours
may also be an option. From time to time, WCU has competitive paid positions that come up that qualified students are
advised to apply for.
SITES THAT HAVE OFFERED ASSISTANTSHIPS TO HESA GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Academic Affairs
Campus Services and Operations
• First-Year Experience
Division of Student Affairs
• Center for Service Learning
• International Programs & Services
• Sustainability and Energy Management
• A.K. Hinds University Center
• Mountain Heritage Center
• Arts and Cultural Events (ACE)
• Office of Institutional Planning
• Intercultural Student Affairs
• Office of Provost/Assoc. Provost
• Campus Recreation & Wellness Center
• Outward Bound (College of Education)
• Clubs & Organizations
• The Honors College
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• UP Program (Students with Intellectual Disabilities)
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
• Various academic departments/units
• Residential Living (Grad Community Coord.)
Athletics
• Student Community Ethics (Conduct)
• Academic Tutoring Services
• Student Leadership & Involvement
Campus Academic Resources
Enrollment Management
• Disability and Student Support Services
• Advising Center
• Writing and Learning Commons
• Financial Aid
• Center for Career and Professional Development
•Admissions
•Orientation
In order to be considered for a graduate assistantship, a completed application must be received by March 1.
The graduate assistantship application is included in the admissions application.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
April L. Perry, Ph.D., Program Director
Killian 209D / 828.227.3283 / hesa.wcu.edu / alperry@wcu.edu
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