Dear President Butler,
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has made these very uncertain times, especially as college students. Your leadership during this time has not gone unnoticed. We as students in the Embry-Riddle family are grateful for your communication and coordination in transitioning our school to online to protect us from the outbreak. This act alone is essential to our success as students, giving us one less thing to worry about.
That being said, some of us also work for the University. We support the school's essential functions as graders, tutors, dispatchers, desk assistants, drivers and so much more. If we could be working right now, we would be at our positions and ready to serve the school. Unfortunately, the capabilities and functions of the school have rapidly declined due to the outbreak and the jobs we used to have no longer exist. At best, this is a mild inconvenience, but for many, on-campus jobs were a major source of income for students. Like our fellow faculty, we have bills and rent to pay, as well as groceries to buy (something that is already difficult with our nation in a panic.)
For these reasons, we the student employees of Embry-Riddle are requesting some form of COVID-19 economic relief. Some of our ideas include but are not limited to:
- Paid time off. Similar to what many of the faculty have been encouraged to take.
- Alternative work. Perhaps something that could benefit our community.
- Online work. Something for students to do while away from campus.
- Meal vouchers. Allowing us to eat for free from the School or take groceries from the on-campus store to cook at home.
We understand that at this time, you have many important things on your mind. We just ask that you take the time to hear our concerns as student employees in the Embry-Riddle family so that we can face this immense challenge ahead of us.
Respectfully,
Student Employees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Updates
March 21, 2020
Reaching two hundred and fifty signatures confirms that many students are facing the same financial strain during this transition. Seeing this level of consensus highlights the urgency of our request for support from the administration.
Reached 250 supporters
March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
Seeing this petition gain such steady support confirms that our financial stability is a shared concern across the student body. This momentum reflects how deeply we rely on these roles and how necessary it is for the university to acknowledge our current vulnerability.
Reached 100 supporters
March 18, 2020
March 16, 2020
Reaching two hundred and fifty signatures will represent a significant transition for our efforts. This milestone serves as a clear signal that the financial stability of student workers is a priority that the university must address. Your engagement strengthens our case as we prepare to present these requests to the administration.
67 Comments
My on campus job can totally be worked from home, this option should be available for student employees willing to continue their on campus jobs. Personally, my on campus job pays for my rent.
Still have toddler in daycare because I cannot do the online class sessions with her on my lap, and removing her from daycare would cause us to lose her place of enrollment once this is all over. However the money I earned in campus is what I used to pay for the daycare.
The assistance is honestly, very much needed. As an international student, living in the U.S. can be sometimes challenging without supplemental source of income for the payments of bills, etc
Students use their on campus jobs to pay for living expenses and if there is no relief provided, their focus will shift to getting new jobs and their grades will suffer. Thus lowering gpas and possibly the credibility of erau.
I work around 15 hrs a week to support myself with groceries, bills, gas, medicine, etc. With campus closed, I've done little to no work and I'm worried about supporting myself for the rest of the semester. Please help myself and others!
Shuttle Service Driver
As a parent of a 3rd year ERAU Student, I'm astounded that those of you working for Riddle don't now have access to Unemployment Compensation to subvert your previous income. Riddle, if your colo-workers/students don't have access to unemployment benefits shame on you for not offering them some sort of paid time off!
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Dear President Butler,
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has made these very uncertain times, especially as college students. Your leadership during this time has not gone unnoticed. We as students in the Embry-Riddle family are grateful for your communication and coordination in transitioning our school to online to protect us from the outbreak. This act alone is essential to our success as students, giving us one less thing to worry about.
That being said, some of us also work for the University. We support the school's essential functions as graders, tutors, dispatchers, desk assistants, drivers and so much more. If we could be working right now, we would be at our positions and ready to serve the school. Unfortunately, the capabilities and functions of the school have rapidly declined due to the outbreak and the jobs we used to have no longer exist. At best, this is a mild inconvenience, but for many, on-campus jobs were a major source of income for students. Like our fellow faculty, we have bills and rent to pay, as well as groceries to buy (something that is already difficult with our nation in a panic.)
For these reasons, we the student employees of Embry-Riddle are requesting some form of COVID-19 economic relief. Some of our ideas include but are not limited to:
- Paid time off. Similar to what many of the faculty have been encouraged to take.
- Alternative work. Perhaps something that could benefit our community.
- Online work. Something for students to do while away from campus.
- Meal vouchers. Allowing us to eat for free from the School or take groceries from the on-campus store to cook at home.
We understand that at this time, you have many important things on your mind. We just ask that you take the time to hear our concerns as student employees in the Embry-Riddle family so that we can face this immense challenge ahead of us.
Respectfully,
Student Employees of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Updates
March 21, 2020
Reaching two hundred and fifty signatures confirms that many students are facing the same financial strain during this transition. Seeing this level of consensus highlights the urgency of our request for support from the administration.
Reached 250 supporters
March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
Seeing this petition gain such steady support confirms that our financial stability is a shared concern across the student body. This momentum reflects how deeply we rely on these roles and how necessary it is for the university to acknowledge our current vulnerability.
Reached 100 supporters
March 18, 2020
March 16, 2020
Reaching two hundred and fifty signatures will represent a significant transition for our efforts. This milestone serves as a clear signal that the financial stability of student workers is a priority that the university must address. Your engagement strengthens our case as we prepare to present these requests to the administration.
67 Comments
I lost my job and am having to pay to get back to school to pack up my belongings. I have paid for housing until April and food until April too but won't be able to utilize any of it because of the virus
My on campus job can totally be worked from home, this option should be available for student employees willing to continue their on campus jobs. Personally, my on campus job pays for my rent.
Still have toddler in daycare because I cannot do the online class sessions with her on my lap, and removing her from daycare would cause us to lose her place of enrollment once this is all over. However the money I earned in campus is what I used to pay for the daycare.
The assistance is honestly, very much needed. As an international student, living in the U.S. can be sometimes challenging without supplemental source of income for the payments of bills, etc
Students use their on campus jobs to pay for living expenses and if there is no relief provided, their focus will shift to getting new jobs and their grades will suffer. Thus lowering gpas and possibly the credibility of erau.
I work around 15 hrs a week to support myself with groceries, bills, gas, medicine, etc. With campus closed, I've done little to no work and I'm worried about supporting myself for the rest of the semester. Please help myself and others!
Shuttle Service Driver
As a parent of a 3rd year ERAU Student, I'm astounded that those of you working for Riddle don't now have access to Unemployment Compensation to subvert your previous income. Riddle, if your colo-workers/students don't have access to unemployment benefits shame on you for not offering them some sort of paid time off!
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I lost my job and am having to pay to get back to school to pack up my belongings. I have paid for housing until April and food until April too but won't be able to utilize any of it because of the virus