This section provides resources for faculty who graduate students with opportunities to engage in research or independent study via courses, commonly numbered as 299s, 599s, or some version of that numbering. The guidelines are intended as a general reference and allow for variability in distinguishing between students’ academic work and the tasks covered under specific employment contracts.
Instructors are responsible for defining the academic expectations for each course and underscore the importance of open and transparent communication throughout the course, beginning with the syllabus, to prevent any confusion between a student’s academic commitments and their employment obligations.
Guidelines for directed studies Sample Directed Studies Syllabus Template