LFS TA Training Orientation

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Dear Term 1 LFS TA’s!

Mark your calendars- the LFS TA Training Orientation is fast approaching!  If you will be TA’ing in LFS in any capacity in the 2017/2018 academic year.

Date: Thursday September 7th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Agora (MacMillan basement).

At the orientation, you will become familiar with:

  • Key resources to help you build your teaching skills
  • People and policies relevant to your role as a TA
  • The expectations of you as a TA and what you can expect

Please register before August 31 at https://goo.gl/forms/w0O5DFVBhRO6vnJn2

(New link for sign up!)

***We will provide a light breakfast, coffee, and lunch!***  

Fernanda Mujica and Colin Dring
Teaching Assistant Training Coordinators | Land and Food Systems

ta.training@ubc.ca | https://blogs.ubc.ca/lfsta/

TA Positions Available

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If you are interested in the following Term 1 TA position, please contact the instructor directly.  The find out when this course is scheduled, please refer to the course calendar listing here: 

FNH 300 001 – 2017 Winter Session, Term 1 (144 available TA support hours)

WORK PERFORMED

Answer student questions related to completion of 5 problem-set assignments per student
Mark problem sets and provide feedback to students
Assist with marking of midterm and final exam (calculation-based questions)
Perform other related duties as required (eg. assignment & marking key updates, assist with evaluation of oral student group presentations)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education and Knowledge Requirements: Undergraduate degree in food science and thorough understanding of undergraduate-level food process science, particularly with respect to mass and energy balances and thermal food processing techniques and calculations. Senior undergraduate students who have completed FHN 300 with excellent marks may also be considered when graduate students are not available.

Skills: TA’s are expected to have a proficiency in Math. Ability to correspond effectively with the Instructor and to ask questions when uncertain about marking responsibilities. Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. Computer experience required (Excel preferred). Ability to correspond with students regarding questions during exams and office hours.

John Frostad
john.frostad@ubc.ca

2017W Term 1 TA Orientation

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The 2017W Term 1 LFS TA Orientation has been booked.  Please mark the date:

Thursday, September 7, 2017

0900 to 1300 in AGORA – MacMillan Building Lower Level

 

2017W TA Assignments

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The 2017 Winter Session TA assignments are underway.  Please note – instructors have until Friday, July 28 to select their 2017W Term 1 and Term 2 TA’s.

CTLT Workshops for TAs

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CTLT is providing a wide-array of free workshops and events for UBC Teaching Assistants in the upcoming months. Here is a list of upcoming workshops and events that may be of interest to your TAs.

Workshop Facilitation Workshop (for TA Coordinators & Senior TAs)

August 21, 2017
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This Facilitation Basics workshop is meant for TA Training Coordinators or senior TAs who will be delivering facilitated sessions focused on teaching enhancement for TAs. We will focus on developing key skills for designing and facilitating workshops. More info

TA-Instructor Working Relationship (for TAs)

August 31, 2017
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Chilcotin Room (256)
In this session, we will explore the various needs and expectations that structure the TA-Instructor relationship with the aim of helping you build a harmonious and rewarding professional relationship with the instructors you work with. More info

Mentoring (for Senior TAs)

September 19, 2017
9:00 am–3:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Seminar Room 2.22
This workshop is mean for TAs who will be serving, formally or informally as mentors in their department. We will focus on developing specific mentoring skills following an interactive and peer-based model which will give mentors the opportunity to learn about and practice these skills. More info

Introduction to Canvas Basics (for TAs)

August 29, 2017 | Register
1:00 pm – 3:00pm

September 7, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00pm

September 12, 2017 | Register
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

September 20, 2017 | Register
10:00am – 12:00 pm

All sessions will be held in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

This introductory session will explore general navigation of the Canvas interface, notifications and communications, discussion boards, using the SpeedGrader, uploading and editing course content, and assignments.

Uncollected initial payroll cheques (pre-2017)

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http://vpfinance.ubc.ca/2017/06/uncollected-initial-payroll-cheques-pre-2017/

June 9, 2017

It came to light that some UBC employees have not collected their initial payroll cheques prior to December 31, 2016.

We have contacted, by mail, all current employees who are affected and are replacing the uncollected payments, with interest, through our standard payroll runs on June 15 and June 23, 2017. You will receive a letter with details if you are affected. If you have not received a letter, you are not affected.

Inquiries can be directed to info.cheques@ubc.ca or 604 827 2731 to answer any questions. We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible; however, response times may vary depending upon call volumes. We appreciate your patience.

If direct deposit is not in place for a new employee, our revised practice is to mail out all initial payroll cheques to the address on their HRMS file. We also contact new employees to secure their direct deposit as soon as possible after they commence employment.

If you started working at UBC after July 31, 2016, this will not affect you as we have mailed out any cheques dated thereafter.

Amounts unclaimed by former employees who left the university between April 14 and July 31, 2016 have been submitted to the Employment Standards Branch. These former employees are advised to contact the Employment Standards Branch:

Employees who left UBC prior to April 14, 2016 are advised to review the database on the BC Unclaimed Property Society website or email info@unclaimedpropertybc.ca.

CTLT Graduate Students in Teaching Mini Conference

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Grad Student Mini Conference
May 2–3, 2017
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Are you a graduate student looking for professional development opportunities? Join us for a two-day mini conference that will include workshops, panel discussions, poster presentations and more. Participants can also register for individual sessions. Light refreshments will be provided. More info

Breaking the Ice: Exploring Icebreakers and their Value

May 2, 2017
9:45 am–10:45 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Learn about the utility of icebreakers and the value they bring to the classroom. More info

The Fundamentals of Developing Effective Learning Outcomes

May 2, 2017
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Explore learning outcomes and participate in interactive exercises to develop learning outcomes. More info

Designing Classrooms that Promote Learner’s Awareness

May 2, 2017
12:45 pm–2:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Explore and develop strategies to design lessons that guide students through the learning process in the classroom. More info

Guidelines for Developing an Impressive Teaching Dossier/Portfolio

May 2, 2017
2:45 pm–3:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Teaching dossiers/portfolios illustrate teaching experience and strengths. By the end of this session, you will create your own teaching dossier/portfolio draft. More info

Grad Student Round Table Sessions

May 2, 2017
4:00 pm–4:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Through a series of round table discussions, explore topics such as fostering communities of practice and understanding learners and learning. More info

Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Universal Design for Learners

May 3, 2017
9:30 am–11:15 am
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Learn about Universal Design for Learners and reflect on the process of how we can create and sustain inclusivity in the classroom and leverage diversity to enhance student learning. More info

Integrating Reflection into Your Teaching Practice

May 3, 2017
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Investigate reflection through multiple lenses, and explore ways you can adaptively integrate reflection to innovate your teaching practice. More info

Students as Public Scholars In Training

May 3, 2017
1:15 pm–1:45 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

Learn about an open project where students brought philosophical ideas to the broader public through podcasts, short stories, video, songs, blog posts, and more. More info

Graduate Student in Teaching Panel

May 3, 2017
1:45 pm–4:00 pm
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Lillooet Room 301

A panel, including Dr Glenn Deer, Dr Silvia Bartolic, E. Jean Buckler, and Christine Sumner, will discuss graduate students in teaching. More info

OTHER UPCOMING SESSIONS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Instructional Skills Workshops
June 3, 4, 10 (Registration now open)
June 11, 17, 18 (Registration opens April 24)
June 18, 20, 22 (Registration opens May 1)

The Grad ISW caters to individuals new at teaching as well as those who wish to refresh and enhance their skills. More info

Certificate Program in Advanced Teaching and Learning
September 2017–September 2018
Apply by May 31, 2017

The year-long program supports the development of graduate students’ expertise in teaching and learning. It serves both graduate students seeking excellence in teaching and learning in their future roles as faculty, as well as those who will apply the skills outside of traditional faculty roles. More info

If you have any questions, please contact ctlt.events@ubc.ca

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