For the 2018/19 academic year, the TA mentor program will have the following activities:
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Initial training session | Aug 28–Aug 29 |
| Course-specific orientation (Term 1) | Early September (course specific) |
| Lab/tutorial visitations and follow-up (Term 1) | Early October |
| Informal student evaluation (Term 1) | Mid October |
| Informal TA gatherings (brown bag lunch) (Term 1) | Early November |
| Cultural diversity workshop (Term 1) | Mid November |
| Discussion of Term 1 performance | As soon as the end-of-term evaluation results are received from the Dean’s office |
| Course-specific orientation (Term 2) | Early January (course specific) |
| Informal student evaluation (Term 2) | Mid February |
| TA feedback session | Mid February |
| Cultural diversity workshop (Term 2) | March |
| Additional training for 2XX head TA’s | Throughout the year |