Campus TA Trainers Community
The Campus TA Trainers Community is a group of staff members who design and lead training programs for teaching assistants at all levels—from individual courses to campus-wide initiatives. We meet monthly to exchange ideas, share resources, and discuss challenges and strategies related to TA development. At some meetings, a member volunteers to share a resource or training activity for feedback, and other times we focus on group conversation around a special topic or theme.
The community is highly interdisciplinary, and anyone from across campus is welcome to join. Whether you’re coordinating a department-level orientation or running a university-wide program, you’ll find valuable insights and connections among peers who are passionate about supporting TAs.
Join the Community
To receive information, meeting invitations, and resources, email Haley Briel or Lynne Prost.
Upcoming Meetings & Topics Archive
Fall 2026 Meetings
Sept 8, 2026
2:30-3:30
Topic: Tracking TA Progress
Spring 2026 Meetings
May 14, 2026
Topic: Join us for lunch at the Teaching & Learning Symposium!
March 25, 2026
Topic: Navigating AI in the classroom and how we instruct TAs to approach it
February 23, 2026
Topic: Navigating AI in the classroom and how we instruct TAs to approach it
Fall 2025 Meetings
December 10, 2025
Topics: TA wellbeing & performance; and celebrating TA success.
November 3, 2025
Topic: “What’s on your mind?”
We discussed TA budgets, grad student stress, international TA concerns, and TA Award nominations.
September 29, 2025
Topic: Review TA Guide website and “What I tried for August TA Training” share out
Summer 2025 Meetings
July 25, 2025
Topic: What are you working on for August TA training?
June 16, 2025
Topic: Feedback on a Resource for Instructors Working with TAs
Facilitators
You may also be interested in the Large-Enrollment Community
The Large-Enrollment Community is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share experiences, and consider new ideas for teaching large courses.