Training and Professional Development

  • 1/15 New TA Orientation

    New TA Orientation

    January 15, 2026 ~ 8:30-12:00 ~ ROWE 122

    The Teaching Assistant Orientation is designed to help students succeed in their TA role at UConn and will introduce principles and practices of effective teaching.

    Participants will:

    1. Become familiar with UConn’s student demographic,
    2. Be informed about where to review key policies, including policies related to FERPA, working with students with disabilities, the student code of conduct, and sexual harassment and consensual relationships, and other university resources
    3. Get a taste of practices and strategies for effective classroom teaching
    4. Recognize what resources and opportunities are available to learn more about teaching and learning

    Please note: If you have taken the TA Orientation in the past you do not have to take it again.

    Register -  https://forms.office.com/r/ZMHuHD8Vje

     

     

     

    For more information, contact: Stacey Valliere at stacey.valliere@uconn.edu