TA Orientation

Registration and Attendance

• Why is TA Orientation required?
• All TAs who have not yet attended the UC Davis TA Orientation (TAO) are required to do so by the University of California Office of the President and UC Davis Graduate Studies. This includes those with previous teaching experience. TA Orientation is designed to help graduate students succeed in their role as TAs at UC Davis by introducing them to the principles and practices of effective teaching, as well as providing UC Davis specific context. If you attended UC Davis for a prior graduate degree and attended TAO in the past, check with your department to determine whether they want you to attend again.
• How will my attendance be recorded?
• As you work through the online modules, you will be asked to complete a number of activities that will validate your completion. During the in-person component, we will validate attendance using participation activities that you submit through Canvas (UC Davis's learning management platform) at designated times during each session. You will need to bring a device to your in-person session (a phone, tablet, or computer are all fine).
• Do I receive a certificate of completion?
• The Center for Educational Effectiveness does not issue certificates for completing TA Orientation. All certified attendance records are sent to Graduate Coordinators and department heads. Please check with your department representative for verification; records are typically available in October.
• I'm observing religious holiday that conflicts with TAO. What are my options?
• If your department is scheduled to attend TAO on a day that conflicts with a religious holiday, please email [email protected] for an accommodation. We will honor your religious observances by moving you to the other day's session or to the makeup session.
• What if something came up and I can't attend the session I am registered for?
• If something has come up and you are unable to attend the session that you are registered for, email [email protected] as soon as possible. We may be able to move you to an alternative session.
• What is the contact information for UAW4811 (Union)?

• UAW 4811 Davis--Union Leadership

  [email protected]

Accessibility

• What if I have accessibility needs?
• If you have accessibility needs that you did not indicate upon registration, please email [email protected] so that we can work to accommodate you.