Annual orientation workshop for new Graduate and Teaching Assistants (GAs and TAs)

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.

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2026 session offering: 

Download 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.