2012 - 2013

• 1. Overview
• 2. FAQ
• 3. TA offer process and criteria
• 4. Teaching Tips
• 5. Department Rules
  • 5.1. Availability
  • 5.2. Absences
  • 5.3. Academic Misconduct
  • 5.4. Assignments, Exams, and Grades
  • 5.5. Books
  • 5.6. Communication
  • 5.7. Confidential Student Information
  • 5.8. Duplicating
  • 5.9. Final Grading
  • 5.10. Office Hours
  • 5.11. Planning for Classes
  • 5.12. Questions
  • 5.13. Resignations
  • 5.14. Start of Classes
  • 5.15. Training
• 6. Department Contact Information
• 7. Ethical Issues for TAs
• 8. Department Policy on Cheating by TAs
• 9. Related links

5.6. Communication

Each TA will have a mailbox. In general, you should check yours at least once every weekday. You should also check your email at least once every weekday.

All TAs must have their current mailing address and home phone number on file. Please make sure your current information is online at http://hrss.umn.edu.

On occasion we get complaints from instructors that they have not been able to contact TAs. Please respond to all e-mail, phone messages, etc. from instructors and department staff in a timely manner.