EMPLOYMENT OF STUDENTS AND YOUTH	No. 3-13	Rev.
		Date 8-17-77

OLD VERSION

POLICY

Departments are encouraged to arrange their employment practices to accommodate maximum student utilization.

A. Age Limit and Qualifications

Normally, no minor under the age of 17 shall be employed if the position can be filled by a University student or one admitted to enter the University.  Under no exception may a person employed be under the age of 16.  No individual under the age of 18 may be employed in a hazardous job involving the use of machinery or vehicles.

B. Hours of Work

1. Students should be advised that they are expected to devote two hours of outside study for every hour they spend in the classroom and that a full 15 hour schedule implies 45 hours of study per week.  If, in addition, they must seek employment, the University suggests they work no more than an additional 25 hours, and it recommends even fewer -- 15-20 hours.

2. Students may not work in excess of eight (8) hours per day or 40 (forty) hours per week during the summer months and holiday periods.

C. Administration of Student Employment Load

It will be the responsibility of the individual employing the student to control the number of hours of employment in accordance with the above policy. 

D. Employment Certificate

Employment certificates for all student employees under 18 are required by those who are not attending the University.  The certificates may be secured by the student from his/her high school principal or counselor.  The certificate must be retained by the employing department.

E. Working Conditions

Every effort should be made to avoid the placement of student employees in hazardous situations, particularly minors under the age of 18.  Constant surveillance or working conditions and practices by the supervisor is required for maximum safety.