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My typical workday would change every semester, but I taught 2 sections of Elementary or Intermediate Spanish MTWTh or MWF. Class size was always very reasonable, then again I did normally teach an 8:00am class or a late class that always have low enrollment. 
I learned a lot about teaching methodologies and ways to teach Spanish. This Teaching Assistant-ship was part of a scholarship offered by Marquette in which you teach 2 sections of Spanish and your tuition towards a Masters Degree is paid for. Therefore, I learned so much both inside and outside the classroom. 
My co-workers were excellent, I could not have more lucky to have such helpful and friendly teaching assistants as well as professors that often helped with my questions/concerns about what was going on in my classes. 
The hardest part of this job were the hours. One semester I had to teach at 8:00am MTWTh and at 5:45pm on MW. It can be difficult to communicate with some of the professors and also the teaching methods used in class were not very popular with students. I had some really bad students, something one would not expect from a university student, but I also had really involved students. Knowing that I got through to at least some of my students was the most rewarding part of this job. 
The most enjoyable part was creating lesson plans independently and adjusting them to make them as engaging as possible. Also, the friendships I have now are the best I've ever had. Not only have these people helped and supported our teaching efforts, they will also be helpful in the future. 
The two years of this Teaching Assistant-ship have been the best of my life, in spite of the stress and challenges I had to face.

Working at Marquette University has its share of positives and negatives. On the plus side, the university's location in the heart of the city offers convenient access to everything downtown. The family-friendly atmosphere was a significant highlight, making it an accommodating environment for those with families. Additionally, the students are wonderful, and supporting them is a rewarding experience, especially alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to higher education.

However, there are challenges. The lack of diversity sometimes led to feeling out of place as a minority on campus. Furthermore, while some co-workers were incredible to work with, the dynamic was affected by others who didn't pull their weight. This situation was exacerbated by upper management's failure to support diligent workers while enabling less productive employees, resulting in an imbalance of workload.

The workload was often overwhelming, with no adequate compensation for the extra hours put in. Unfortunately, human resources were not as supportive as desired when it came to addressing toxic workplace issues, often mishandling complaints and leaving employees feeling undervalued and unheard. Overall, while Marquette has its strengths, there are significant areas for improvement to better support all employees.


Horrible pay, expensive benefit pkgs., with high out of pocket costs in relation to compensation. Insurance premium increase of 10% annually.

Employer charges Parking Fees to Employee utilizing any parking lot (around $80 a month). 

Merit raises for employee (rated 4/5 scale) is 1%. Doesn't matter what you are rated all staff are given same raise. 

Employees are requested to make regular donations BACK to the school. (voluntary) 

Continual work load increases w/o compensation or comp-time

From the top to the bottom - management is poor at best, and retained. 
New management is shown how to intimidate, and lead with a stick. 
No On-boarding for new hires which sets employees up to fail, or driven away resulting in a high turnover rate. Employees are continually absorbing this extra work.

High crime location


Positives-

Tuition compensation for employee (that is accepted into a program)

Dependent Tuition compensation- After employee has worked full time for 5 years.

Retirement benefit they match your 5% with 8%. Too bad majority of staff can't afford the 5%

GROW classes - if employee is able to attend during workday.

Best part- The students and faculty- I found, professionally and personally enriching! I figured out how to gain a ton of experience and knowledge!

MU is a wonderful place to work as a whole. The benefits are great, vacation starts at 3 weeks but there are also an additional two weeks where the university is closed. The opportunity to be part of a community with a shared goal; educating men and women for an with others, is refreshing and makes the work meaningful. The energy of the students is contagious and the president is caring and hardworking. 

The downside is that the values of HR and some of leaders and managers are not in alignment with the values of the university (and the Jesuits) and there is almost zero oversight for this. HR turns a blind eye to bad leaders. 

But if you work for people who put mission first, and who truly honor the Jesuit value of "caring for the whole person" (showing it through advocating for you) then you will have a great experience at MU. 

As a student at Marquette University, I have been thoroughly impressed by the academic rigor and supportive community that this institution offers. The professors here are not only experts in their fields but also genuinely care about their students' success. The small class sizes allow for meaningful interactions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Additionally, Marquette's commitment to social justice and community engagement is palpable in every aspect of campus life. The diverse student body and numerous student organizations provide ample opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact. The campus itself is beautifully maintained, and the state-of-the-art facilities enhance the overall learning experience. The blend of traditional and modern architecture creates a unique and inviting atmosphere. Moreover, the location in Milwaukee offers a vibrant city backdrop with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. Overall, my experience at Marquette University has been enriching, intellectually stimulating, and socially fulfilling, making it a top-notch choice for higher education.

Management is terrible, from lower level all the way up to directors. Managers do not know to do their jobs so they do what they know, micro manage the positions they came from. Never got a fair shot at promotions, they hire who they want from within the company, never a outsider because well qualified candidates will never accept their lowball offers. For a multi million dollar university, one if the top colleges in the nation, with millions and millions worth of real estate, stretching over 300 millions square feet they literally have 30 men taking care of the campus. Literally only 2 guys responsible for over a dozen building including hundreds of residential rooms, and multiple academic buildings. Always reactive, never proactive. Some managers are OK, once they leave or retire, the place will be turned inside out. Ask the staff how they feel about working here, not the faculty, then you'll get a real sense of how toxic it is to work there.

There was a switchboard constantly ringing, calls to be transferred and messages to be taken. Making sure calls were tracked and routed properly. Money for parking was collected tallied and turned into the correct person each day. Registration screening for new patients was tracked. Students were paged for clinic work on patients. Twice a day the front desk was very busy and hectic.
Many patients needed expensive dental work that could be met financially through having students do the work. Students needed the patients to meet their school requirements of learning their art.
Co-workers had to work very closely with each other in a very confined space. Each person took turns doing various tasks.
The hardest part of the job was making sure the students received their messages if their patients had a problem.
The most enjoyable part of the job was watching students after two years of clinic graduate and receive their DDS title.

As a dental assistant student who just graduated, I didn't think I would be working for a school... more so, thinking of an office. However, I enjoyed my externship here, and the staff were the nicest and best teachers, honestly. I learned a lot, literally learned something new every day.  The main reason for leaving this job was due to transportation, traveling in bad neighborhoods, and Marquette's parking permit policy. With how much I was making, I also couldn't afford to have them take out any money from my paycheck. There was nothing that could be done or met in the middle, so unfortunately, I had to pack my bags and leave. Another downside is that some students were demanding and disrespectful, but it's life, you will meet mean and good people. Work is just work. :) 

I strongly align with MU values and mission, however, I do not believe those are always followed, especially from upper administration. Benefits are good but have been reduced due to the pandemic. Merit increases are not even in accordance with the increase in cost of living. You will have to fight for every raise, even after years of service and lots of extra responsibility. Depending on your department, very limited room for growth.

The climate of the University is currently struggling and there is limited transparency about what actions are being taken and when. 

Nepotism and the good 'ole boy network is still very alive on the campus.  The mission and Cura Personalis image that they advertise is definitely not how things are on campus.  Very poor leadership and management of upper administration.  Students are not listened to and decisions are made on biases rather than the good of the students and University as a whole.

Their promises of caring for the whole person is not displayed.  Care is for those with connections and while they claim they are all about caring for non-traditional students, they are not and are just looking to tick the boxes, so to speak.

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