Annual orientation workshop for new GAs and TAs

Watch the recording of the 2024 Faculty of Graduate Studies annual orientation for new GAs and TAs from all departments (September 4th, 2024).

Review copies of presentations below:

3:00p.m. - 3:10 p.m.                                                           

Introduction and Welcome

Dr. Patti Weir, Dean of Graduate Studies

Amangel Bhullar, President, Graduate Student Society - Overview of GSS services

3:10 - 3:30                                                            

GA/TA Union Representation and Collective Agreement

Danial Davarnia, President, CUPE Local 4580

Armita Fatemi Moghadam, Vice President, CUPE Local 4580

3:30 – 3:45                                                           

Policies and Guidelines for GA/TA Appointments

Svetlana Georgieva, Faculty of Graduate Studies

3:45 – 4:00                                                                 

GA/TA Payment Information

Marie Hawkins, Faculty of Graduate Studies

4:00 - 4:15                                                            

Helpful Hints on Academic Integrity for GAs and TAs

Associate Deans, Faculty of Graduate Studies

4:15 - 4:30                                                            

Appropriate Social Media Usage for GAs and TAs

Sheldon Fetter and Jake Ouellette, GA/TA Network

4:30 – 4:45                                                           

Sexual Misconduct Policies and Procedures for GAs and TAs

Anne Rudzinski, Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Resistance & Support


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