CETLI hires experienced and enthusiastic TAs and LAs for orientation every semester. If you are interested in serving as an orientation leader, please email Karen Lagasse with a short description of your experience as a TA or LA and the name of the instructor for whom you are or have served as a TA or LA.
Contact Us to Learn MoreCETLI helps prepare undergraduate Learning Assistants (LAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) for their teaching through orientations, training programs, and consultations.
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Undergraduate Teaching Consultations
It is common for educators to experience challenges or have questions about teaching. When TAs and LAs need help or want to ask questions, CETLI staff can meet to discuss ideas and solutions. To set up a consultation, email CETLI.
Email Us to Learn MoreTA and LA Orientation
SAS requires LAs and SEAS requires undergraduate TAs to participate in CETLI's orientation program the first semester they are LAs or TAs. This program helps prepare participants to help their students thrive and to work professionally with their peers.
Some departments provide separate training for undergraduates. If you are not sure what you need to do to prepare to be a TA or LA, contact your school or department or email CETLIÂ for more information.
Learn MoreFor SAIL TAs and LAs
TAs and LAs working in Structured Active In-class Learning classes are invited to participate in a semester long SAIL TA training program to help them guide students through the active learning process and work effectively in groups.
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- Overview
- Supporting Your Students
- Inclusive & Equitable Teaching
- Teaching with Technology
- Generative AI & Your Teaching
- Structured Active In-class Learning (SAIL)
- Syllabus Language & Policies
- Academic Integrity
- Course Evaluations
- Teaching Online
- Course Roster, Classroom & Calendar Info
- Policies Concerning Student-Faculty Interactions
- For New Faculty
- Teaching Grants for Faculty