Note Takers, Readers & Scribes

Students must request a reader, scribe and/or note-taker at the beginning of each semester through AIM. If it is not a listed eligibility, please email src@manhattan.edu. Students are responsible for monitoring the quality of the work presented by readers, scribes and note-takers, and should immediately contact the SRC if problems arise.

Note-takers

• If a note-taker is hired by the SRC, he or she will receive $75 per course/per semester. 
• Note-takers will be responsible for locating a back-up note-taker in the event they are not able to attend class, and will have their contracts terminated upon the fourth absence from class.
• Note-takers will be responsible for uploading notes weekly into AIM.  Notes must be submitted as one file weekly. We recommend using the Adobe Scan App & Acrobat. They are free to install and use on both iPhone and Android devices.
• Note-takers' notes for the first three classes may be reviewed by the professor, and if the notes do not meet the professor's standards, the note-taker’s contract will be terminated.
• Note-takers must possess proficiency in written language skills that may include:
  • grades in collegiate English coursework.
  • a recommendation from a faculty member.
  • writing sample as prescribed by the SRC.
  • completion of all prerequisite coursework necessary for the class.
  • legible handwriting as determined by the SRC.
  • a working telephone number (to be filed with the SRC).
• All note-takers must have a W-9 completed and on file with the SRC.

Readers and Scribes

Readers and scribes (R&S) will be paid the standard student-aide hourly rate (may change annually) as determined by Manhattan University.

• R&S are responsible for contacting the SRC no later than 24 hours prior to an appointment if they are unable to attend a session, and will have their contract terminated upon the third canceled appointment.
• R&S' first three assignments/tests will be reviewed by the professor, and if the work does not meet the professor's standards, the R&S contract will be terminated.
• Scribes must possess proficiency in language skills that may include:
  • grades in collegiate English coursework.
  • a recommendation from a faculty member.
  • writing sample as prescribed by the SRC.
  • completion of all prerequisite coursework necessary for the class.
  • legible handwriting as determined by the SRC.
  • a working telephone number (to be filed with the SRC).
• Readers must possess the same criteria listed above except:
  • replace written/legible handwriting, with oral reading proficiency.