Happy end-of-term, LFS TAs!

We want to thank you for all your hard work over the year. Take a break from marking and come grab a goodie bag, courtesy of the LFS TA Training Program.

On Tuesday, April 29th, your LFS TA Coordinators (Lexis and Steven) will have goodie bags for you! Come say hello and let us know how your term went.

Find us at:

• MCML Lobby: 2:00 – 3:00pm
• FNH Lobby: 3:15 – 4:15pm

Let us know you that you’ll be grabbing a goodie bag! –> https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8iVlVDK5cR2ksrI

See you then!

Your LFS TA Coordinators, Lexis (lexis.ly@ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca)

Reminder: Requests for applications to the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion are due this Friday!

Eligibility:

• A TA must be a part of the LFS Faculty to receive a letter.
• TAs must attend 5 independent advanced TA skills training opportunities to receive a letter. These training opportunities can be offered by the LFS TA Training Program, the LFS Learning Centre, The Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT) or another recognized TA training entity at UBC.
• Three of 5 workshops must be completed within LFS programs.
• The 5 workshops must consist of the following content:
  • 3 workshops related to content in teaching fundamentals.
  • 1 workshop related to content in equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) aspects.
  • 1 workshop related to teaching theory/pedagogy.

If you have met these requirements (i.e., completed all five workshops), please email your LFS TA coordinators (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca and sbristow@student.ubc.ca) by April 25th to receive instructions to apply. It is important that TAs only enroll and submit a package when they are finished all 5 trainings.

Exam season is almost done – you got this!

Questions? Email Lexis (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca)

Happy exam season, LFS TAs!

We are putting out a call for applications for those who have completed the requirements to receive the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion!

Eligibility:

• A TA must be a part of the LFS Faculty to receive a letter.
• TAs must attend 5 independent advanced TA skills training opportunities to receive a letter. These training opportunities can be offered by the LFS TA Training Program, the LFS Learning Centre, The Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology (CTLT) or another recognized TA training entity at UBC.
• Three of 5 workshops must be completed within LFS programs.
• The 5 workshops must consist of the following content:
  • 3 workshops related to content in teaching fundamentals.
  • 1 workshop related to content in equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) aspects.
  • 1 workshop related to teaching theory/pedagogy.

If you have met these requirements (i.e., completed all five workshops), please email your LFS TA coordinators (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca and sbristow@student.ubc.ca) by April 25th to receive instructions to apply. It is important that TAs only enroll and submit a package when they are finished all 5 trainings.

Thanks for all your great work this term!

Questions? Email Lexis (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca)

On February 21st, join us for Navigating Challenging Classroom Situations, where we will discuss strategies to prepare and respond to challenges that arise during your TAship. If you’ve ever encountered awkward conversations with students, conflicts during group work, or lack of engagement during discussions, this workshop is for you!

 

When: Friday, February 21st, 3:30 – 5:00pm

Where: Michael Smith Laboratories 101 (MSL 101)

RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diiIzlF030bDtbg

Snacks provided!

 

This workshop counts toward the Teaching Fundamentals category of the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion. Questions about the certificate? Email Lexis (lexis.ly@ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca).

Have you ever had students ask you for a re-grade? Dealing with lack of engagement in discussions? Conflicts during group projects?

Join our upcoming workshop: Navigating Challenging Classroom Situations, where we will discuss strategies to prepare and respond to challenges that arise during your TAship.

When: Friday, February 21st, 3:30 – 5:00pm

Where: Michael Smith Laboratories 101 (MSL 101)

RSVP: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diiIzlF030bDtbg

Snacks provided!

This workshop counts toward the Teaching Fundamentals category of the LFS Advanced TA Skills Letter of Completion. Questions about the certificate? Email Lexis (lexis.ly@ubc.ca) and Steven (sbristow@student.ubc.ca).

 

Hi LFS TAs,

CUPE 2278, the union that represents UBC TAs, is looking for more LFS students to get involved! What can you do?

• Read up on your rights! 
• Make your voice heard! CUPE 2278 needs members (you!) to help identify priorities for an upcoming negotiation with UBC. Please take a few minutes to complete the bargaining survey.
• Subscribe to the members’ calendar to see when union events are happening.
• Become a member liaison (volunteer) or a steward (paid) for our faculty and help connect our faculty’s members to CUPE 2278 (information in the attach bylaws)

Getting involved with the union is a great way to meet graduate students across campus and to help advocate for fairness for TAs, GAAs, and potentially GRAs in the future!

Questions? Email Lexis (lexisly@mail.ubc.ca) or Steven (s.bristow@student.ubc.ca)

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[See this page for a link to the local bylaws for CUPE 2278 at UBC-V. ]

 

Upcoming make-up union orientations

Hello CUPE 2278 Members!

CUPE 2278 will be hosting two makeup union orientation sessions for those members who missed their scheduled departmental orientation session.

Our collective agreement guarantees your right to a union orientation that should be included in your allocation of hours form; you are entitled to an orientation session EACH ACADEMIC YEAR. Note that if you have already attended the fall 2024 session, you are not required to attend again.

Our makeup sessions are scheduled for:

• Tuesday, February 25, 12-1pm
• Wednesday, February 26, 12-1pm

Both of these sessions will have the option for in person attendance at the GSS Loft (light refreshments will be provided)! or on Google Meet.

Please RSVP here or use this link: https://forms.gle/ruQsTLiQnj2E5Hoe6 

Google Meet link for online sessions: https://meet.google.com/brm- mdyb-tnn?hs=122&authuser=0

Orientations are an important time for union members to familiarize themselves with the collective agreement and ask any questions you might have! We are excited to see you there

CUPE Local 2278 | 466-6371 Crescent Rd | Vancouver, BC V6T1Z2 CA