New TA Training by L&S welcomes:
- New TAs from L&S
- New TAs from schools outside L&S
- New TAs with prior teaching experience outside of UW
For TAs with prior teaching experience at UW, we partner with the Instructional Design Collaborative to offer the Returning TA Workshop.
Time |
Topic |
Presenter |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45–9:30am | Check In and Light Breakfast
(provided) |
L&S Teaching, Learning, and Academic Planning | Sewell Sciences Building Lobby |
| 9:45–10:15am | Welcome from L&S | Dean Eric Wilcots | Sewell Sciences 6210 |
| 10:15-11:15am | Campus Partners Panel | Kyle Charters, McBurney
Mel Freitag, Office of Inclusive Excellence and Organizational Equity |
Sewell Sciences 6210 |
| 11:30am-2:45pm | New TA Workshops
lunch provided |
L&S Teaching Mentors | Assigned Classrooms in
Sewell Sciences |
| 3:00-4:00pm | TA Networks | L&S Teaching Mentors | Sewell Sciences 6210 |
Check In
8:45-9:30am
Check in at the lobby of the Sewell Social Sciences building (see map). Light breakfast food available.
Welcome
9:45-10:15am
Learn about the role of TAs in the College of Letters and Science, the largest college at UW–Madison. We discuss how TAs impact student learning and explain the connection between social justice issues and good, sustainable teaching practices.
Dean of the College of Letters & Science
Eric Wilcots is the Dean of the College of Letters & Science and the Mary C. Jacoby Professor of Astronomy in the Department of Astronomy, his home department since 1995. Prior to assuming the role of Dean, he served as deputy dean of the college and associate dean for research, as well as associate dean for natural sciences.
Dean Wilcots received his undergraduate degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton University and his Ph.D. in Astronomy from the University of Washington.
L&S Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Academic Affairs
Lynne Prost is Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Academic Affairs. She directs L&S TA professional development and supports graduate students and programs in interpreting and implementing graduate affairs policy. Lynne holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Washington.
L&S TA Training & Support Team
Our team includes (pictured from left to right): Cameron Jones, Teaching Assistant; Lynne Prost, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Academic Affairs; Morgan Henson, Project Assistant, Gullickson Fellow; B Dowling, Teaching Assistant
Guest Panel
10:15-11:15am
Session presenters share action-focused tips TAs can apply right away to support the learning of all students. This session includes a Q&A.
McBurney Disability Resource Center
Kyle Charters
Position title: Associate Director, Student Services
Email: kyle.charters@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-6052
Office of Inclusive Excellence and Organizational Equity
Mel Freitag
Position title: Assistant Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Organizational Equity
Email: mel.freitag@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-3353
Office of Student Assistance and Support
Elaine Goetz (she/her/hers)
Position Title: Graduate & Professional Student Assistance Specialist
Email: egoetz2@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-5700
University Health Services
Wendy Ellis (she/her)
Position title: Suicide Prevention Specialist
Email: wendy.ellis@wisc.edu
Small Group Workshops
11:30am-2:45pm
Led by L&S Teaching Mentors, TAs participate in hands-on activities to explore important themes in teaching and discuss common classroom challenges and concerns. Lunch provided.
TA Networks
3:00-4:00pm
Community-building and resource-sharing for graduate student instructors who may face similar challenges in the classroom. There are currently six networks for TAs to join based on their course type and experiences in the classroom. All TAs are welcome to attend any TA Network session!