STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The College of the Redwoods recognizes that campus student employment is a major factor in the student employee's personal development and retention. The District will fund the work-study program in the annual budget to the extent possible, and the District shall participate in the Federal College Work-Study Program.

District Work-Study Program (DWSP)

The purpose of the District W-S Program is to provide financial assistance and job experience for as many eligible students as possible: which in turn, provides valuable services for the college District.

Students employed in the DWSP:

• cannot be simultaneously employed under the Federal College Work-Study program
• cannot be simultaneously employed under the classified services of the college
• must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum half-time enrollment status while employed (6 units per semester for Fall and Spring semesters; 3 units for Summer term)
• must maintain a minimum 2.0 ("C") grade point average and make progress toward their educational goal

Federal College Work-Study Program (CWSP)

The program is designed for students who have financial aid eligibility and need. This program is intended to stimulate and promote part-time employment to needy students. Additionally, it is directed toward broadening the range of worth-while job opportunities for qualified students.

To qualify for CWSP:

• a student must be able to demonstrate financial aid need in accordance with applicable federal regulations
• must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum half-time enrollment status while employed (6 units per semester for Fall and Spring semesters; 3 units for Summer term)
• cannot be simultaneously employed under the district college work-study program
• cannot be simultaneously employed under the classified service of the college

Students employed and paid by funds from the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) Work-Study Program must meet EOPS eligibility criteria as well as criteria listed above for the Federal College Work-Study program.

Administrative regulations shall be developed to implement these two programs including procedures for position requests, supervisor training of student employees, selection and wage payment procedure.

Implementation of this policy shall conform to the College of the Redwoods District Affirmative Action Policy and shall not result in the displacement of classified personnel nor impair existing contracts for services.


Adopted by Board of Trustees: June 1, 1992