1. CSCI/CINF TA Orientations Spring 2009 Presented by: Dr. Bun Yue Chair, Division of Computing and Mathematics January 20, 2009 (Tuesday) 10:00am to 11:00am University of Houston - Clear Lake

2. Introduction  You are the best applicants!

3. Importance  You are the face of UHCL!

4. Opportunities  Depth in subject  Professionalism  Building connection with faculty supervisor staff, and fellow students

5. General Expectation  Role model for other students

6. Work Expectations  Fulfill TA responsibilities.  Complete paperwork on time.  Be proactive.

7. Expectations  Follow the instruction of the supervisor. Set up office hours as soon as possible. Meet with the supervising faculty members 15+ minutes per week.  Instructor’s feedback is crucial.

8. Expectations  Office hours No surprise to students trying to find you. Sign in and sign out on log sheet in PC Lab and log book outside Suite D161. Do not sign the log book until after you complete your scheduled hours for the day.

9. Expectations  Strict adherence to academic honesty policy.  No students with AHV will be hired as TA.

10. Expectations  Attend three ‘enrichment activities’ in the semester. Consult Kim for details when in question.

11. Expectations  Provide feedback to Instructors Secretaries Program chairs Division chair

12. Expectations  Effective email communications: respond to supervisor and student emails quickly.  Read section 4 of http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue/courses/cs ci6838/Spring2009/syllabus.asp http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue/courses/cs ci6838/Spring2009/syllabus.asp

13. Resources  Pin code for entering Delta. Ms. Janet Brecheen.  Mailbox in D161.

14. Personnel  Ms. Janet Brecheen: division secretary  Ms. Kim Edwards: computing secretary  Ms. Jeanne Leslie: Suite secretary for Drs. Hall, Giarratano and Yang.  Ms. Krishani Abeysekera: Systems Administrator.

15. Questions?