TA Orientation

Friday, August 23, 2002, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Repeated Friday, September 13, 2003, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

UC 202

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Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

and Academic Affairs

California State University, Fresno

This mandatory orientation to university policies is intended for first-time teaching associates.

Lunch will be provided.

Agenda:

10:00 - 10:15	Welcome	Vivian Vidoli, Jenny Coelho
10:15 - 10:30	Campus Resources to Assist Students	Sonya Hildreth
10:30 - 11:00	Professional Policies (Teaching Associates, Sexual Harassment, Consensual Relations)	Thomas J. Ebert
11:00 - 11:30	Instructional Policies (Syllabi and Grading, Disruptive Behavior, Cheating and Plagiarism)	Ethelynda Harding
11:30 &endash; 12:30	Campus Resources to Assist Instructors Tips for Effective Teaching (with pizza)	Ethelynda Harding

About the presenters:

• Vivian Vidoli is Dean, Division of Graduate Studies
• Jenny Coelho is Evaluator and Coordinator of TA Progams, Division of Graduate Studies
• Ethelynda Harding is Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning.
• Sonya Hildreth is Director of the Learning Resource Center.
• Thomas J. Ebert is Associate Vice President for Academic Personnel.