We lost our students over a year ago due to budget cuts.  At that time we were paying $8.50/hr.
 
Margaret
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Margaret Wilson, MCSE
Manager
Colleg of Human Medicine Information Systems
Michigan State University
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From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">John Resotko
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Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 10:59 AM
Subject: Student employment question

While I know that anything related to HR is a sensitive subject, I'm attempting to justify an increase in the starting salary I offer to students in my Technology Department.  The common answer I usually receive from upper management is "what are other MSU departments paying?" whenever I try to make any increase. So, my question is for anyone using student employees in technical positions, be it on your own help desk, or configuring and troubleshooting PCs, or in any job where a minimum level of technical knowledge and skill are required to be hired.
 
My question to NAG is what are you offering as a starting hourly wage to student "techies"?  I know we all compete with each other for good student help, so I understand if you are unwilling to reply.  Also, if you prefer not to share this information publicly, please email me directly at [log in to unmask] and I will keep that information confidential if you wish.  My thanks for any feedback you are willing to provide.
 
 
John A. Resotko
Head of Systems Administration
MSU - Detroit College of Law
208 Law College Building
East Lansing, MI  48824-1300
email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 517-432-6836
Fax: 517-432-6861