Graduate Student Funding: Graduate Teaching Associateships and Fellowships
Fellowships
Barnett Fellowship
On May 7, 1993, two endowed funds were established by Lawrence R. Barnett and Isabel Bigley Barnett to support the Arts Policy and Administration Program. The Lawrence and Isabel Barnett Fellowship Fund provides:
- Full waiver of instructional, general, and learning technology fees.
- Monthly stipend for 9 months with a summer option.
The following fees are not covered by the fellowship and will be deducted from the monthly stipend:
- Student Activity Fee
- Student Union Fee
- COTA Bus Fee
- Recreation Fee
- Student Health Insurance (if applicable)
Health insurance is partially subsidized by the Graduate School. Students are responsible for the portion that is not subsidized. See the Registrar's Fee Tables for a complete listing of graduate fee tables.
The Barnett Fellowship is for one year. A second year may be considered upon review of both student performance and funding capabilities. Barnett Fellows must take a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours each semester and are not permitted to hold paid, outside employment while on fellowship. The Barnett Fellowship is only available for students applying to the MA in Arts Policy and Administration or to the PhD program with a specialization in Cultural Policy and Arts Management. Barnett Fellowship recipients are determined by the Department Chair in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee. Applicants and students may not directly apply.
Barnett Dissertation Fellowship
The purpose of the Barnett Dissertation Fellowship is to assist advanced doctoral students specializing in Cultural Policy & Arts Management to finish their dissertation and launch their professional careers. Fellowship support will be available each academic year to be awarded to one or more students. The fellowship will typically cover one semester per student depending on the timeline to dissertation defense and the availability of funds. The award can cover tuition, most fees, and/or provide a stipend for the award period.
The Graduate School Fellowship competition is part of Ohio State’s recruitment of outstanding students who plan to enter a graduate program at Ohio State for the first time in the upcoming academic year. These fellowships are awarded to deserving candidates through a highly competitive process that focuses on academic records, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, GRE scores, and potential to be successful in a graduate program. These award decisions are not based on financial need.
Graduate students cannot directly apply for a Graduate School Fellowship. Graduate students interested in being considered for a Graduate School Fellowship must check the appropriate box on their Admission Application. Candidates are then reviewed and nominated by their graduate program.
You can find more information about the University Fellowship Competition on the Graduate School website.
Graduate Teaching Associateships
The most common form of financial assistance for our graduate students is a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) appointment within the department. These GTA appointments are highly sought after and competed for. Arts Administration, Education and Policy (AAEP) GTA positions are only available to students enrolled in an on-campus AAEP graduate program. To apply for a GTA position, complete the GTA application by October 31st. Applications for GTA appointments cannot be considered before admission to the graduate program.
In general, the Department considers two issues when making GTA appoints:
- Academic promise as a student, which is judged on the basis of the admissions application materials, and
- Appropriate professional background and skills required by a particular assignment, whether research, teaching or services. For example, the teaching of art to elementary school teachers requires experience as a practicing art teacher and teaching undergraduate classes requires a good command of the English language.
Graduate Teaching Associate appointments are not guaranteed from year to year. Funding reappointments are made depending upon availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and successful academic progress. Summer term appointments are arranged separately. There are no guarantees of appointment beyond that specified in the student’s initial appointment documents.
Should your need for funding extend beyond what the department can provide, it is imperative that you establish residency, as doing so drastically reduces tuition costs. It is recommended to do this after completing your first year of study. Please go to the Registrar’s website for more information.
Spoken English Requirement
Graduate Teaching Associates whose native language is not English must pass a spoken English test before teaching at Ohio State. Students should schedule this examination as soon as possible after arriving on campus. For more information see Spoken English Program.
General Specifications
All GTA positions are a 50% appointment = 20 hours/week
GTA Handbook
Position Descriptions
A survey of the visual arts and music in the western world since 1945, based on live and recorded performances and exhibitions.
Course Supervisor: Clayton Funk
In-class TA
GTAs for Art Ed 1600 (in-class) must attend all lecture classes, attend meetings with the course supervisor, hold regular office hours, meet with students, read and assess student writing, calculate and report grades, track participation and attendance, monitor and participate in online and in-class activities, and address student concerns as needed. TAs may be asked to prepare and deliver 1-2 lectures per semester.
Online TA
GTAs for Art Ed 1600 (on-line) must teach one section of approx. 50 students per semester, attend meetings with the course supervisor, hold regular office hours, read and assess student writing, calculate and report grades, track participation and attendance, monitor and participate in online activities, and address student concerns as needed.
A study of social and cultural issues through the exploration of visual culture. By developing practical methods of interpreting and researching visual artistic production and reception, this course provides critical tools for engaging with how diverse forms of visual culture both challenge stereotypes and biases and also celebrate the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of US democratic society.
Course Supervisor: Richard Fletcher
GTAs must follow the prescribed course description, general syllabus, syllabus calendar, course objectives, text and project assignments. GTAs are required to attend meetings with the course supervisor, hold regular office hours, read and assess student writing, calculate and report grades, track participation and attendance, and address student concerns as needed. GTAs must submit mid-semester evaluations to their course supervisor.
Understanding and critical written analysis and discussion of television, through viewing, discussing, reading, and writing. Students will focus on the ways in which racial, ethnic, and gender diversity issues are represented on television and media.
Course Supervisor: Kelsi Stoltenow Petersen
GTAs must follow the prescribed course description, general syllabus, syllabus calendar, course objectives, text and project assignments. GTAs are required to attend meetings with the course supervisor, hold regular office hours, read and assess student writing, calculate and report grades, track participation and attendance, and address student concerns as needed. GTAs must submit mid-semester evaluations to their course supervisor.
Problems of teaching in terms of personal knowledge about art, insight into children's art work, and understanding of elementary school curriculum.
Course supervisor: Ketal Patel
For this position GTAs need three years of K-12, preferably elementary school teaching experience in the U.S. GTAs must follow the prescribed course description and course objectives, attend meetings with the course supervisor, hold regular office hours, assess student assignments, calculate and report grades, track participation and attendance, and address student concerns as needed. GTAs must provide mid-semester evaluations. It is advisable that GTAs take a curriculum or integrated curriculum course in the department and a multicultural course.