IPT graduate assistantships provide students with an excellent opportunity to:

• gain practical experience on real world projects
• collaborate with faculty on research projects
• immerse yourself in the scholarship of instructional and performance technology
• include your work experience with the IPT department on your resume.

Each graduate assistant is expected to work 20 hours per week during the regular semesters (fall and spring - 9 months) to assist IPT faculty with their teaching and research efforts. In return, the graduate assistant receives full waiver of full-time student on-campus course fees  and health insurance fees, and a $10,000 stipend (paid in biweekly installments over 9 months).

Graduate assistants must have been fully admitted into the IPT degree program, must enroll for a minimum of 9 on campus credit hours each semester, and must meet any other requirements as set forth by the Graduate College.

IPT graduate assistant office is on the 3rd floor of the MEC building. Graduate assistants are provided with a BSU email account, access to the college intranet network system including Internet access and necessary desktop software programs to perform the job.

To Apply for a Graduate Assistantship

The GA application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is January 22, 2010 for students who are also applying for the Graduate Residential Scholars Program (GSRP). The deadline for all other applicants is tentatively set as April 10, 2010.

The application form is available on the web - Graduate Assistantship Application Form.  The form can be faxed to (208) 426-1970 or mailed to: IPT-ET327, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-2070

For more information about IPT graduate assistantships, call the IPT office at (208) 426-1312.

Current IPT Graduate Assistants (Fall, 2009 - Spring, 2010)

Graduate assistants for the 2009-20010 academic year are:

• Kimberly Betty
• Andrew Borresen
• Erin Gibson
• Michael Rogers
• Jacqueline Spratt

Comments from Previous Graduate Assistants

Kevin Taylor (FA07 - SP09)

"My experience as a GA was one of the most valuable experiences of my academic career. By working with the faculty, I was able to publish two journal articles and present at an ISPI conference. I also had the opportunity to assist with managing two online classes which gave me valuable experience in the assessment of complex work products. I had the opportunity to work on a variety of research projects which helped me expand my understanding of HPT principles well beyond what I was exposed to in the classroom. Most importantly, the mentorship the faculty provided me helped me grow as a professional and as a person. Now I work as a performance analyst for the U.S. Coast Guard and one of the reasons I was hired for this position is because of my experience as a GA for the IPT program."

Shelley Berg (FA06 - SP08)

"As a GA, I've been able to apply and expand my IPT knowledge/skills in ways that are unique from the experiences I have in my classes and in other workplaces. The primary professor I've worked for these past two years, Dr. Chyung, has been an excellent mentor. By collaborating on various projects with her, I've had the opportunity to get published and present my work at conferences. My interactions with the faculty and other GA's makes for a stimulating work environment and exposes me to aspects of IPT I might not otherwise consider. It has been a very rewarding experience."

Liz Johnsen (FA05 - SP06)

"Hi I'm Liz Johnsen and am in my second year in the IPT program. My undergraduate degree is in psychology. I have worked on research projects with Dr. Huglin, Dr. Marker, and Dr. Cox. As a GA you have the opportunity to be part of new and exciting research in the field of IT/HPT. I highly recommend looking into this opportunity."

Mary Janes (FA04 - SP06)

"The main tasks I do as a GA are assisting with grading papers for Dr. Cox's online and on campus classes, housekeeping (keeping track of grades and scores on instruments, etc.), research and literature searches on topics pertaining to learning styles and learning theory, editing documents, building and maintaining class websites, and various other things that come up. My experience so far as a GA has been wonderful. I have had opportunities open up that I would not otherwise have had, including the chance to attend the symposium at Hangyang University in S. Korea in May, 2005. I've also had the chance to connect with other GAs and faculty and work on some great projects."

Allie Smith-Hobbs (FA04 - SP05)

"My experiences as a graduate assistant were memorable. It was an opportunity to work closely with fellow graduate assistants and be immersed in instructional and performance technology. Working with Dr. Yonnie Chyung was delightful; I had the autonomy to conduct research on topics that interested me and work on meaningful projects. I had the opportunity to co-author two research papers, one of which has been revised for publication in the Encyclopedia of Distance Learning. I had the honor of representing Boise State University’s IPT program with Dr. Chyung at the E-Learn Conference in Washington D.C. where we co-presented a paper. In addition, I had the opportunity to co-author and present a paper at the Inter-institutional Symposium at Hanyang University in Seoul, Korea which was the pinnacle of my graduate experience."

Nathan Niederhauser (FA01 - SP02)

"As a graduate assistant I am constantly exposed to aspects of the IPT field. Not only does this exposure reaffirm the skills and knowledge I am gaining in my coursework, but it also allows me to see IPT applied first hand. I am learning many valuable skills that will be of great asset to me as I enter the professional arena. I enjoy working with the IPT staff members and the other graduate assistants. It is a rewarding experience to work with a group of people who are working hard to provide the best quality educational opportunity for students, as well as helping to define and support the IPT field." 

Kim Stout (FA01 - SP02)

"Being a Graduate Assistant immerses you in constant reinforcement and exploration of concepts and skills learned in the classroom. The faculty, staff and other graduate Assistants offer a supportive network and a positive and dynamic atmosphere in which to learn and study. This assistantship has offered me the chance to roll up my sleeves and really dig in to work on several faculty guided projects related to the concepts and ideas of IPT. Yet it is not one-sided as it has also afforded me opportunities to pursue my own interests more thoroughly with the help of faculty. Graduate Assistantships in the IPT department are both mentally challenging and fun. This experience has opened my eyes to the widest variety of diverse opinions and people as well as guided me into an exciting future. In the immortal words of Mr. T, "I pity the fool who don't apply to become a G.A. today!"

Brent Williams (FA01 - SP02)

"Hello. When I graduate in 2002, I will have worked for the IPT department as a graduate assistant (GA) for two years. The faculty and staff truly concern themselves with the quality of instruction and interaction that students receive here. I hope that my contributions to the department and program benefit both. Nonetheless, I am sure that would never have gained as deep an insight of and appreciation for this degree without the opportunity to serve as a GA."

Vicki Stagi (FA00 - SP01)

"The opportunity to work closely with a professor as a graduate assistant was invaluable! I participated in several engaging projects and was constantly exposed to new areas of investigation. The knowledge I gained about interpersonal communications, teamwork, and respect is a testimony to the professional approach of the IPT department."

Susan Korn (FA00 - SP01)

"My experience as a graduate assistant has proven to be quite rewarding. While it keeps me busy, the IPT graduate assistantship allows me to apply what I have learned about the IPT field and learn more about it in a real life setting. For short term applications, a graduate assistantship gives practical experience usually not obtained in traditional classroom settings. For long term applications, this translates into experience that can be applied in the career field of IPT."