The 2020 annual orientation workshop for new Graduate and Teaching Assistants (GAs and TAs) from all faculties and departments was held as a virtual live event on September 9, 2020.
Watch a recording of the orientation
- Review all resources for new GAs and TAs.
- Get a copy of the presentations from the orientation:
September 9th orientation schedule and copies of presentations:
3:00 - 3:15
Introduction and Welcome: Dr. Patti Weir, Dean of Graduate Studies
Sathish Pichika, President, Graduate Student Society.
- get a copy of the GSS presentation
- contact the Graduate Student Society
3:15 - 3:30
GA/TA Union Representation and Collective Agreement: Babak Hajimohammadi, President, CUPE Local 4580.
- get a copy of the CUPE Local 4580 presentation
- contact CUPE Local 4580
3:30 – 3:45
Policies and Guidelines for GA/TA Appointments: Svetlana Georgieva, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- get a copy of the GA/TA Policies presentation
- contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies
3:45 – 4:00
GA/TA Payment Information: Alison Samson, Faculty of Graduate Studies
4:00 - 4:15
Helpful Hints on Academic Integrity for GAs and TAs: Dr. Debbie Kane, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
- get a copy of the Academic Integrity presentation
- review Helpful Hints on Academic Integrity and FAQs for GAs and TAs
4:15 - 4:30
Appropriate Social Media Usage for GAs and TAs: Laura Chittle & Elizabeth Ismail, GA/TA Network, Faculty of Graduate Studies & Centre for Teaching and Learning
- get a copy of the Social Media Usage presentation
- contact the GA/TA Network
4:30 – 5:00
Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures: Anne Rudzinski, Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Office
- get a copy of the Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures presentation
- contact the Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Office
Review all resources for new GAs and TAs.