Basic Information
The Teaching Assistant/Associate Development (TAD) Program is designed to provide new Teaching Assistants/Associates (TAs) with an orientation to ASU and the TA position and professional development throughout the first semester of appointment. The role of the TA varies widely across campus and the TAD program seeks to meet the needs of each TA by providing development that can be customized to meet individual needs. The Arizona Board of Regents requires all new TAs to participate in TA training.
Who should attend?
All newly-hired TAs and any TAs who have not previously completed the TAD program or attended TA Orientation (prior to Fall 2007). RAs are not required by the Graduate College to participate in TAD; RA participation in TAD is solely up to the discretion of the hiring department.
Blackboard
The TAD program is administered through Blackboard (ASURITE ID and password required). The TAD Blackboard site will be available December 14, 2009. Enrollment should occur automatically. TAs who cannot see the course after December 14, 2009 should email TAD-Q@asu.edu for assistance.
Three components of TAD
Pre-Orientation Modules
Cover various topics that are important for all TAs and are completed through the TAD Blackboard site. The Pre-Orientation Modules should be completed by January 13, 2010. Topics include:
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• Sexual Harassment
• Diversity
• Academic Integrity
• Universal Design
Face-to-Face Orientation
Half-day workshop covering topics to help TAs learn about what might be expected of them in their new role.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 – 1:00-5:00 pm – Location TBA
Anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to enter. Please arrive early so we can begin on time as we have a full agenda. To register, visit the registration page, select "Teaching Assistant Development (TAD) Program," click on “Face-to-Face Orientation,” then click the “Register” button.
Developmental Experiences
TAs are required to complete three professional development activities related to their teaching during the semester. The deadline for completing the Developmental Experience component is May 5, 2010. More details on this component and what can be counted will be covered at the Face-to-Face Orientation and within the TAD Blackboard.
For New Students
TAs who are new to ASU should check out the Graduate College Pre Class Checklist.
Contact Information
Send email to TAD-Q@asu.edu if you have any questions or would like additional information about the TAD program.