1. LA Application Process – Spring 2018
McKenzie Powell
Student Director, LA Program

2. Why be a Learning Assistant (LA)?
Help teams with in- class work
Become a mentor for students
Work closely with faculty
Enhance interpersonal skills
Build your résumé
Share your course experiences
Gain insight about teaching and learning
Grasp course material at a deeper level
Stand out as a leader in the College of IST
Put some money (or credits) in your pocket

3. Qualifications? Completion of course with a grade of A- or better
GPA of 3.2 or higher
Good communication (speaking and writing)
Professionalism
Demonstrated initiative

4. Two Options (Note: Neither case guarantees a position)
Mutual Verbal Agreement
General Pool
Before the application is submitted, instructor and student discuss possible working relationship
Student and instructor reach verbal agreement on the number of hours and the section of the course that the student should apply for
Both agree to request each other, making this a “matched” application with a mutual verbal agreement
When a student has not discussed with any instructors a possible placement in a particular course, student submits application to the general pool
Qualified students will be asked to consult a Google jobs Spreadsheet to connect with faculty

5. Requirements for New LAs
Orientation – Sunday immediately before classes start, usually 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
IST 389 (LA Prep Course)
First half of semester for 75 min. (3:35 – 4:50PM)
Credits
3 credits preparation class
IST Support of Option
SRA Support of Option
1 credit - course work, 2 credits - LA role

6. Learning Assistant Application
Located at: application/
Application deadline for next Fall: Monday, April 16
Note: There are two parts to the application
Part 1: Qualtrics Survey Application
Part 2: Application through PSU Jobs

7. Other Questions?
Contact Information: Student Director: McKenzie Powell Director: Lisa Lenze