New Graduate Teaching Assistant Orientation & Training

Welcome new graduate teaching assistants! The College of Graduate Studies and the Teaching and Learning Center team up each year to host the New Graduate Teaching (TA) Assistant Training. The New Graduate TA Training is designed to equip you with knowledge on procedures, best practices, and resources as you begin instructional duties at UToledo.

When is the New Graduate TA Training?

This year's orientation and training will be held on Thursday, September 17 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Main Campus in Snyder Memorial Room 2100.

Registration is required via InvoNet.

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Schedule

Here is what you can expect at this year's training!

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Registration (and snacks!)

2:00 - 2:10 p.m.

Welcome and College of Graduate Studies Information

Teri Green, Director of Graduate Academic & Student Affairs

Whitney Valencia, Program Manager of Graduate Orientation and Operations Support

2:10 – 3:25 p.m.

Ethics, Professionalism, and Inclusive Teaching

Dr. Jeanne Kusina, Teaching and Learning Center Director and Distinguished University Lecturer of Women's and Gender Studies

3:25 - 3:35 p.m.

Break (and more snacks!)

3:35 - 3:45 p.m.

Writing Center Information

Dr. Tiffany Wang, Writing Center Coordinator

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Teaching Assistant Experience Panel

4:45 - 5:00 p.m.

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What Topics are Covered?

This training is an intensive, three hour session split into two sessions.

Part 1: TA 101

During Part 1, Teaching and Learning Center Director Dr. Jeanne Kusina provides an informative presentation on ethics, professionalism, syllabus prep, mandated reporting, and building belonging in the classroom.

You will learn about the services the Teaching and Learning Center offers.

Part 2: TA Panel

In Part 2, we have a panel of current teaching assistants discuss their experiences in the role including their wins, lessons they've learned, moments that surprised them, and more! They also share their advice and favorite tips for succeeding in the role.