Undergrad Student Programs Application - 2016 printable pdf download

NEW YORK STATE SENATE

UNDERGRADUATE SESSION

ASSISTANTS PROGRAM — 2016

Sponsored by the New York State Senate since 1978

APPLICATION

Student Statement in Regard to Preparations and Understandings

n I have read the attached information in its entirety and I understand the program is not financial aid for on-campus study.

n I understand that if I am selected:

• I must be able to present original documentation verifying my United States citizenship in order to be enrolled;

• home campus faculty are responsible for academic planning/tracking/evaluation of student enrollees;

• the Office of Student Programs will contact selected candidates by phone to conduct an initial information

exchange. Students will be afforded the opportunity to ask questions relating to program expectations and

activities during this time.

• participation in orientation, all aspects of the experiential program and placement, is expected of each enrollee;

• the on-site program at the New York State Senate in Albany includes a minimum 35 hours

per week that may be extended from time to time during the legislative session or as a

matter of the daily routine in the office of my individual placement;

• Session Assistants are required to work a minimum of 35 hours per week or 70 hours per biweekly pay peri-

od. Due to the nature of legislative work, longer hours may sometimes be necessary and are to be expected

during some portions of the Undergraduate Session Assistants Program. Additionally, Session Assistants

must work through the last scheduled date of the Program in order to receive the full and timely payment of

their final biweekly stipend check.

• unreadiness in any matter is cause for dismissal;

• application materials submitted become part of a confidential file [Public Law 93-380, Sec.438(a)(1)(B)] to

be copied for dispatch during the screening and selection processes, for placement and periodic review if I

am selected;

• the file may become a resource if I am considered for further education or employment

during or after the conclusion of the program;

• all materials furnished by me are original where required and the information accurate and true to the best

of my knowledge; and

• I am expected and agree to meet all obligations of the program.

Signature of Student: ___________________________________ Date: __________________

Please submit this application in coordination with your Campus Liaison Officer (CLO).

If there is no CLO on campus please write, call, fax or email:

Nicholas J. Parrella, M.A., Director

NYS Senate Office of Student Programs

Mailing Address: Legislative Office Building, # 1426, Albany, NY 12247

Location: AESOB, 80 South Swan Street, Suite 1426, Albany, NY 12247

Tel: 518-455-2611 FAX: 518-426-6827 E-mail: students@nysenate.gov

Undergrad Student Programs Application - 2016