TA Orientation:
Fall 2007

Overview

The following four steps must be completed by all College of Pharmacy TAs before beginning their fall TA appointment. Expected time to complete: 1 hour.

1.  Presentation: TA Introduction -- Guidelines & Resources

2.  Policies

An understanding of FERPA and the College of Pharmacy Honor Code is required for all TAs.  Please review these documents. 

Please note: As you are working with student data, please remember to keep all student IDs, grades, etc. confidential and secured (e.g., not laying out on a desk!)  In addition, there has been an important change to the honor code this year. Students will no longer be required to affirm the honor code on each assignment and exam. Instead, they will affirm it once per term (organized by the Honor Code Council). Instructors are asked to place a reminder of the honor code on assignments and exams.

Printing Policy:

COP policy is that ALL REQUIRED articles and handouts be included in a reading packet or distributed in class, not via WebCT.  Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to Associate Dean Hadsall.

3.  Vista Skills

Your course director may ask that you help maintain the course WebCT Vista site. To prepare you for this role, we have created a number of short video clips demonstrating essential functions. Also, we've created a "CheatSheet" that lists steps for common tasks.

4.  Verification of Completion Form

Please complete this form to let us know that you have finished the required TA training.