Graduate Employees' Organizing Committee
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Employee FAQ
What Are Dues?
Learn about dues - What they cost, what we use them from and where they go with this handy guide.
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Sick Time / Time Off
Graduate Teaching Assistants and Graduate Student Assistants will not lose pay because of COVID-19 related absences. Please contact us if you are still being required to report to work in person at geocwsu@gmail.com.
Spring Summer Term
Offers of spring/summer appointments should go out before the summer schedule of classes is posted. The GEOC contract protects graduate employees working in the summer and outlines the rate of pay for summer appointments.
Workload
The 20 hour per week workload limit for GTAs and GSAs still applies. Track your work and any issues you encounter moving online using this form. If you find that you are working over the limit, please contact the grievances officer at grievances.geoc@gmail.com.
SET Scores
For anyone whose class was not already online, SET scores are optional. If you receive your SET scores and don’t like them, you can have them voided. Administration is working to ensure this is complete, so that even (e.g.) your chair can’t see them.
Health Care FAQ
Primary Care Physician
If you have a primary care physician you should call their office first. If you don’t have a primary care physician (PCP) you should call your health insurance to find a PCP they cover near you. Your primary care physician is your first defense against any non-emergency health problems.
Campus Health Center
If you live on or near campus the Campus Health Center provides basic health services and testing. It is recommended that you call to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome. Services are available for individuals who are uninsured.
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Call - (313) 577-5041
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The campus health clinic takes most WSU insurance plans, but we were made aware by members last semester that they don’t accept Total Health Care. This is an issue we are currently working on, but at this time be cautious so you don’t get an unexpected bill.
County Information
County wide information is available for both Oakland and Wayne County as well. Please visit their websites for more information.
Tele-Health Services
All WSU insurance plans have tele-health services which offer services 24-hour a day, 7-days a week. Many health insurance plans also have the ability to mail prescriptions to you, so if you need medication they will be able to help you get them to your home without going to a pharmacy.
Mental Health Services
The CAPS office provides basic mental health services both remote and face-to-face.
Call CAPS - 313-577-3398 or 313-577-9982
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Check the CAPS website for contact information and updates. This is also a good time to reach out to your health insurance provider to find an off campus mental health provider, since we know the wait time for CAPS is long and their ability to treat is limited.
Local Health Care
Henry Ford Health System and Beaumont Health System have phone numbers that you can call to find a provider.
Henry Ford Health System is open 24/7 - (313) 874-5700.
Beaumont Health System is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - (248) 551-7000.