The 2021 annual orientation workshop for new Graduate and Teaching Assistants (GAs and TAs) from all faculties and departments was held on September 8, 2021 as a virtual live event.
Watch a recording of the September 8, 2021 orientation.
Agenda:
3:00 - 3:10 Introduction and Welcome
Dr. Debbie Kane, Acting Dean of Graduate Studies
Adam Pillon, President, Graduate Student Society
- contact the Graduate Student Society
Emily Varga, President, CUPE Local 4580
Alicia DiCarlo, Vice-President, CUPE Local 4580
- contact CUPE Local 4580
3:30 – 3:45 Policies and Guidelines for GA/TA Appointments
Svetlana Georgieva, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies
3:45 – 4:00 GA/TA Payment Information
Marie Hawkins, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies
4:00 - 4:15 Helpful Hints on Academic Integrity for GAs and TAs
Dr. Chitra Rangan, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies
4:15 - 4:30 Appropriate Social Media Usage for GAs and TAs
Elizabeth Ismail, Irene Muir and Paige Coyne, GA/TA Network
- contact the GA/TA Network
4:30 – 5:00 Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures
Anne Rudzinski, Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance & Support
- contact the Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Office
Review all resources for new GAs and TAs.