While we're somewhat on the subject.... We are finding that we are losing tutors to other departments on campus who can pay more than we can. Is this kind of department vs. department competition typical? It does not sound like a wise budget policy, when departments have to bid higher and higher to round up the kind of student labor they need. Does anyone work at a school where there is some sort of classification system for student employees or some agreement in all departments about what student workers can be paid? Of course, I am imagining that tutoring is valued more highly than some other kinds of student work! _______________________________________________________________________ Jan Norton, Director Center for Academic Support Phone: (816) 271-4536 Missouri Western State College Email: [log in to unmask] 4525 Downs Drive Fax: (816) 271-4574 St. Joseph, MO 64507 Website: www.mwsc.edu/~cas