Graduate Assistants Orientation (GAs, TAs, RAs, graders)

This event is mandatory for all NEW Graduate Assistants, this includes teaching assistants, research assistants, graders and peaceworkers. We encourage to attend as a refresher for returning GAs.

Join us for this need-to-know information session (orientation) for new GAs on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 10AM to 2PM Online. It will include an introduction to key resources on campus that you may need throughout your semester, from back-end technical support, to your benefits and policies governing graduate assistantships at UMBC. We look forward to meeting you and being part of your welcome back to UMBC!

Agenda:

10:00 - 10:05 AM Welcome

10:05 - 10:15 AM What is GAAC

10:15 - 11:15 AM GA Handbook

11:15 - 11:30 AM ISSS FAQs

11:30 - 12:00 PM CIRTL and SEA CIRTL teaching certification

12:00 - 12:30 PM Valuable campus resources GAs must know about 

12:30 - 1:50 PM Panel of students (topics include: time management skills, 

uncomfortable conversations, deadlines, additional resources and support)

1:50 - 2:00 PM  Closing remarks and adjourn

Invited Speakers:

Please click the "Going" button below to register for this event.

For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Development (GSPD) at gspd@umbc.edu