The 2026 Faculty of Graduate Studies annual orientation was held on September 9, 2026 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. in the Toldo Health and Education Centre - room 200.
View a recording of the Sept. 2026 and copies of presentations below.
View additional resources for new GAs and TAs.
2026 session offering:
View a copy (PDF) of each presentation below:
3:00 - 3:10
Introduction and Welcome: Dr. Jess Dixon, Interim Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Overview of GSS services: Dora Strelkova, President of Graduate Student Society
3:10 - 3:30
GA/TA Union Representation and Collective Agreement: Seyyedeh Mahta Shariat Razavi, President, CUPE Local 4580
3:30– 3:45
Policies and Guidelines for GA and TA Appointments: Svetlana Georgieva, Faculty of Graduate Studies
3:45 – 4:00
GA and TA Payment Information: Marie Hawkins, Manager Finance & Administration - Graduate Studies
4:00 - 4:15
Helpful Hints on Academic Integrity for GAs and TAs: Dr. Laurie Freeman, Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
4:15 - 4:30
Appropriate Social Media Usage for GAs and TAs: Sheldon Fetter, 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.