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Hooding Ceremony

  • Thursday August 15, 2013 - 1pm

TA/RA Orientation Dates - FALL 2013

Dates and Deadlines - May NOT conduct Final Oral Exam when the University is closed.


InAbsentia Deadlines

  • InAbsentia for those Spring 2013 candidates who did not make the deadlines.
  • May 13, 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to request a final oral exam.
  • May 28, 2013
    Last day to hold a final oral exam.
  • InAbsentia - June 10 , 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to submit final dissertation & thesis copies.

Summer 2013 - PhD

  • June 11, 2013
    Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2013.
  • June 28, 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to request a final oral exam.
  • July 12, 2013
    Last day to hold a final oral exam.
  • July 26, 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to submit final dissertation copies.

Summer 2013 - Master's

  • June 11, 2013
    Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2013.
  • August 2, 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to submit final thesis copies.

InAbsentia Deadlines

  • InAbsentia for those Summer 2013 candidates who did not make the deadlines.
  • August 9, 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to request a final oral exam.
  • August 23, 2013
    Last day to hold a final oral exam.
  • InAbsentia - September 11 , 2013 - 12pm Noon
    Last day to submit final dissertation & thesis copies.
DISCLAIMER: All dates and deadlines are subject to change.

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About the TA Program

The University's purposes in mounting the TA Program are as follows:

  1. To help TAs become reflective practicioners about the art of teaching.
    Here our focus is to encourage TAs to think systematically about why they are doing what they are doing when they are involved in the various teaching practices their TAship requires of them. For example: Most TAs will be required to grade student papers or exercises. Just what is it to grade? What is the significance of a grade? What is the appropriate response to students' complaints about grades? These are the kinds of questions the reflective practicioner should be thinking about as he/she is involved in grading.
  2. To give some indication of the University resources available to TAs.
    What we want to accomplish here is TAs having a working knowledge of the resources throughout the University available to them as they teach. Such resources as:
    • Student Services
    • Police Dept.
    • Library and Information Services
    Reflective practicioners should know that they are not alone in their work at the University. These services are available to assist them when they feel the need.
  3. To help TAs better understand their duties in the University.
    TAs are both graduate students and employees of the University. In both categories, they must shoulder many obligations as responsible, reflective practicioners. For example:
    U. T. Dallas is an affirmative action employer. Employees of the University must therefore understand the legal obligations this University commitment entails. Under no circumstances must University employees harass their charges nor accept harassment by their charges. TAs must understand and implement the University's policy with respect to sexual harassment.
  4. To introduce students to these purposes an Orientation is provided at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters.
    Throughout the Fall and Spring, seminars on various related topics are offered. These Orientations are mandatory and the seminars are required of all continuing TAs.