2012 - 2013

• 1. Overview
• 2. FAQ
• 3. TA offer process and criteria
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Other Sources of Information on TA Positions
  • 3.3. Offers to Incoming Students
  • 3.4. Offers to Current TAs
  • 3.5. Types of Offers
  • 3.6. Students Without Support
  • 3.7. Special Requests from Faculty
  • 3.8. Criteria
  • 3.9. Summer Appointments
• 4. Teaching Tips
• 5. Department Rules
• 6. Department Contact Information
• 7. Ethical Issues for TAs
• 8. Department Policy on Cheating by TAs
• 9. Related links

3.1. Introduction

Many questions TA applicants have involve how TA offers are made, and what criteria are used to determine who receives a TA offer. This section provides some details on these issues.