Thursday, August 9 2018, 8:30am Biological Sciences Building Fall 2018 TA Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 9th in the Biological Sciences Building. As per TA Policy, all graduate teaching and laboratory assistants are required to attend TA Orientation at least once before their appointment begins. Registration for Fall 2018 Orientation is now available through the online registration form. Before the beginning of each fall semester, CTL organizes a morning orientation for all new graduate students with instructional responsibilities during following academic year. Participants in the TA/LA Orientation Program will: Become familiar with key policies and resources related to successful teaching and learning practice at UGA, Learn how and what to prepare for their first few weeks in the classroom and/or laboratory environment, and Be introduced to the resources available within their departments and across campus that offer support for individuals engaged in teaching and learning endeavors at UGA. Please go to TA Orientation FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions pertaining to TA Orientation. For other questions about the orientation, please contact Dr. Zoe Morris, Assistant Director for Teaching Assistant Development and Recognition at the Center for Teaching and Learning, at zoe.morris@uga.edu. If you were unable to attend the TA Orientation on August 9th, a make-up orientation will be held date/time/location TBA International Teaching and Laboratory Assistants should additionally plan to attend the ITA Orientation offered on Wednesday, August 1st from 3:00 to 4:00 pm (location TBA) as part of International Student Orientation. Tentative Schedule for Fall 2018 TBA 8:00 am Registration and coffee 8:30 am to 12:30pm TA Orientation - more details forthcoming
