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Summer 2009 Hooding Ceremony

August 15, 2009

TA/RA Orientation Dates

August 18, 2009 - TA’s and RA’s in room ECSS 2.102 from 9:00am-12:30pm
August 19, 2009 - TA’s from 9:00-3:30 in HH 2.402 (lunch will be provided)

Summer 2009 InAbsentia Deadlines

August 17, 2009
Last day to request a Final Oral Exam if InAbsentia.
August 28, 2009
Last day to conduct a final oral exam if InAbsentia.
September 4, 2009
Last day to submit a dissertation, ready to be bound.
August 4 - August 19, 2009
May NOT conduct a Final Oral Exam, classes not in session.

Dates and Deadlines - PhDs

June 8, 2009
Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2009. See Academic Advisor for late applications.
July 2, 2009
Last day to request a final oral exam.
July 17, 2009
Last day to hold a final oral exam.
July 24, 2009
Last day to submit final copies, ready to be bound.

Dates and Deadlines - Master's

June 8, 2009
Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2009. See Academic Advisor for late applications.
July 31, 2009
Last day to submit final copies, ready to be bound.

Site Updates

Spring 2009 Hooding photos are online.
(5/29/2009)

Fall 2009 TA/RA Orientation

AGENDA

Teaching and Research Assistant Orientation Program: HR and Employment Issues

Fall 2009- ALL NEW TA's & RA's

August 18, 2009 - TA’s and RA’s in room ECSS 2.102 from 9:00am-12:30

and August 19, 2009 - TA’s from 9:00-3:30 in HH 2.402 (lunch will be provided)

AGENDA TO FOLLOW

As TA’s and RA’s, you will assume new responsibilities as employees and as valuable additions to the instruction and research agendas of the institution. Your expanded roles require acquaintance with the rules of the academy regarding compliance issues and your relationship and interaction with students when acting as an assistant instructor and researcher.

Completion of this two day orientation program will satisfy

State mandated employee training requirements.
Provide information on getting paid and on available benefits.
Provide useful guidance on teaching practices and support resources and policies.

Please note that TEACHING ASSISTANTS must complete all of the January 9 orientation program to be eligible for continued appointment as a teaching assistant. Attendance will be monitored throughout the January 9 program.