Did you know?

The graduate student educators that teach so many of the undergraduate courses at the U of A:

1) Are not covered by any form of dental insurance.
2) Have no prescription coverage.
3) Have no vision plan available to them.
4) Are often unable to afford spouse / family coverage because it is so expensive. It would cost $1,909 to insure your spouse for the fall semester and another $821 to insure children.(http://www.health.arizona.edu/pdf/Insurance/premium0809.pdf)

"Benefits Eligibility
Employees who are employed at 20 hours per week (.50 FTE) or greater and in a position that is six (6) months or more in duration are considered eligible for benefits (except graduate assistant/associate positions) as determined by the Arizona Department of Administration. "
http://www.hr.arizona.edu/benefits_eligibility

Are these the kind of benefits that should be offered to the people who dedicate so much time and effort to educating the future leaders of this state? Why are graduate students offered fewer benefits than other employees?

Ask your Arizona Board of Regents if they think this is fair:
Arizona Board of Regents
2020 N. Central Ave., Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4593
Telephone: (602) 229-2500 / Fax: (602) 229-2555
http://www.abor.asu.edu/