CSCI/CINF TA OrientationsSpring 2009

Presented by:

Dr. Bun YueChair, Division of Computing and Mathematics

January 20, 2009 (Tuesday)10:00am to 11:00am

University of Houston - Clear Lake

Introduction

You are the best applicants!

Importance

You are the face of UHCL!

Opportunities

Depth in subject Professionalism Building connection with

faculty supervisor staff, and fellow students

General Expectation

Role model for other students

Work Expectations

Fulfill TA responsibilities. Complete paperwork on time. Be proactive.

Expectations

Follow the instruction of the supervisor. Set up office hours as soon as possible. Meet with the supervising faculty

members 15+ minutes per week. Instructor’s feedback is crucial.

Expectations

Office hours No surprise to students trying to find

you. Sign in and sign out on log sheet in PC

Lab and log book outside Suite D161. Do not sign the log book until after you

complete your scheduled hours for the day.

Expectations

Strict adherence to academic honesty policy.

No students with AHV will be hired as TA.

Expectations

Attend three ‘enrichment activities’ in the semester. Consult Kim for details when in

question.

Expectations

Provide feedback to Instructors Secretaries Program chairs Division chair

Expectations

Effective email communications: respond to supervisor and student emails quickly.

Read section 4 of http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue/courses/csci6838/Spring2009/syllabus.asp

Resources

Pin code for entering Delta. Ms. Janet Brecheen.

Mailbox in D161.

Personnel

Ms. Janet Brecheen: division secretary

Ms. Kim Edwards: computing secretary

Ms. Jeanne Leslie: Suite secretary for Drs. Hall, Giarratano and Yang.

Ms. Krishani Abeysekera: Systems Administrator.

Questions?