Orientation for Graduate Teaching Assistants*
*Click here for PowerPoint slides from Orientation
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 more information available at http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/admissions/orientation/
Moderator: Dr. R. Paul Duncan – Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Graduate School
Location: Carleton Auditorium
Morning Session
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-8:30 | Welcome and Orientation Overview | Dr. R. Paul Duncan Senior Associate Dean Graduate School |
| 8:30-8:45 | Confidentiality of Student Records and Academic Honesty |
Ms. Christine Natal-Martinez Assistant Director Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution |
| 8:45-9:00 | Classroom and Testing Accommodations | Ms. Beth Roland Assistant Director/Learning Specialist Disability Resource Center |
| 9:00-9:15 | Sexual Harassment Prevention | Dr. Jennifer Stuart Clinical Assistant Professor Counseling & Wellness Center |
| 9:15-10:15 | Planning for Learning | Dr. Martin Heesacker Professor Psychology |
| 10:15-10:30 | BREAK | |
| 10:30-11:30 | Classroom Challenges | Faculty and Administrative Panel |
| 11:30-11:45 | GAU: Creating a Professional Working Environment at UF | Graduate Assistants United Representative |
| 11:45-12:00 | Morning Evaluations and Attendance | Dr. Winifred Cooke Teaching Center Director Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Lunch (box lunch provided) 12:00 – 1:00
Afternoon Session
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-2:00 | Your Syllabus and the First Week of Class |
Dr. Julie Dodd Professor Emeritus Journalism & Communications |
| 2:00-2:15 | TA Awards Program | Dr. R Paul Duncan Senior Associate Dean Graduate School |
| 2:15-3:15 | Advice from Panel of Experienced TAs | Teaching Assistant Panel |
| 3:15-3:45 | TA Resources Attendance and Final Evaluations |
Dr. Winifred Cooke Teaching Center Director Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Optional Sessions:
International TAs in UF Classrooms
Thursday, August 16 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presenter: Mr. Gordon Tapper
English Language Institute
Location: CSE E121
Technology for Teaching in UF’s Classrooms
Friday, August 17 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Presenter: Mr. Chad Holder
LSS Classroom Support
Office of Academic Technology
Location: CSE E121
e-Learning @ UF — Build and Design+
Friday, August 17 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Pre-registration is required: https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/workshops/register/
(Also available as a webinar and at other dates/times)
Location: HUB 221
How to be a Great Online/Hybrid TA
Available Online Time of Your Choosing
Register at http://teach.ufl.edu