Student Employee Resources
If you require accommodations to fulfill your duties as a TA/GSR/GSI (or think you might) please reach out to psyga@ucsc.edu. Accommodations for the workplace are handled separately from accommodations for your student work.
If, for any reason, you are unable to report your accommodation to graduate advising or your supervisor, you may email your request directly to Disability Management Services at jobaccommodations@ucsc.edu.
TA / GSR Union Information
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is the union for Graduate Student TAs and GSRs. You may consult with the TA Union for information with questions or concerns about your employment as a TA.
Current Contract: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/bx/contract.html
UAW Local 2865 (web: http://www.uaw2865.org/)
Jack Davies, Unit Chair - jawdavie@ucsc.edu | santacruz@uaw2865.org
Rebekkah Dilts, Field Representative - rebekkah@uaw2865.org
UAW Local 2865 Systemwide
2730 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
510-549-3863, Fax: 510-549-2514
Leave Eligibility
Questions about leaves, for employment or otherwise, can be directed to psyga@ucsc.edu. Students are strongly encouraged to reach out to Psychology Advising if they are seriously considering taking a leave of any kind.
TAs can request leave by emailing apoleaves@ucsc.edu.
Please see the union contract for full details regarding leave eligibility as it relates to employment with the university. Some key points are summarized below.
Short Term Leave
Salaried ASEs with a 50% appointment... shall be eligible for up to two days of paid leave... The amount of paid leave will be prorated for salaried ASEs with appointments other than 50% FTE.
Hourly ASEs are eligible for unpaid leave.
Long Term Leave
Salaried ASEs ... shall be eligible for up to eight weeks of paid leave per academic year.
Long-term leave may be granted for:
The ASE's serious health condition... or to care for a family member... who has a serious health condition.
To care for and bond with the newborn child or a child placed... for adoption or foster care... within twelve months of the birth or placement of the child.
Pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions
Whenever possible, leave should be requested at least thirty calendar days in advance of the start date.
Reporting Information
For full details about our department and campus reporting structure, please see the Grievance Resources page.
For TAs experiencing difficulties with a student in class, the Teaching and Learning Center on campus is a great resource. They have a number of trainings and can schedule one-on-one consultations.
For TAs working in a different department, your supervising faculty and the department advisor are typically your first resource for any issues you're experiencing. If, for any reason, you're uncomfortable speaking with the supervising faculty or the department advisor, you can raise concerns with Psychology Graduate Advising, or the campus Ombuds, who can help you navigate campus resources.