Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation and Mentorship Circle
Orientation is followed by the yearlong TA Mentorship Circle, which provides an opportunity for TAs to continue to network with each other and learn and develop their teaching skills throughout the fall, winter, and spring terms.
TA Orientation
- Receive practical guidance on the art and science of teaching
- Learn about campus resources that are here to assist and support you and your students
- Build a community and network with fellow TAs
In-person attendance is required for all new, incoming graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Teaching Fellows (TFs) and those who started after the fall term who have not yet attended the orientation. The orientation will not be livestreamed or recorded. Those unable to attend must contact teaching@drexel.edu in advance. TAs unable to participate in person will need to complete a small-group consultation and assignment.
Note: Students who completed the International Teaching Assistant (ITA) summer program are exempt from this orientation, but welcome to attend. Returning TAs are also welcome to register for one or both programs.
Monday, September 15, 2025
12:30pm to 4:30pm
DiPiero Grand Meeting Room (220)
Gerri C. LeBow Hall (building 61 on the campus map)
TA Mentorship Circle
- Develop pedagogical skills to improve your teaching and your students' learning
- Share your concerns and get support handling real-world scenarios you encounter with your students throughout the academic year
- Build a community and network with fellow TAs
TAs are strongly advised, but not required, to participate in the TA Mentorship Circle meetings. TAs who attend at least two mentorship meetings in the same term (either Fall or Spring) in which they complete the Essentials of College Teaching for TAs workshop, and participate in any two additional workshops facilitated by the Teaching and Learning Center within a single academic year are eligible to receive a certificate of completion in the TA Mentorship Circle. The certificate of completion can be added to a CV and teaching dossier.
TA Mentorship Circle meetings will be held on Zoom during weeks 4 and 9 of the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 term. The TA workshop will be held on Zoom and scheduled once in the Fall term and once in the Spring term.
Essentials of College Teaching for TAs
- Monday, September 30, 2:00pm-4:00pm, Zoom
TA Mentorship Circle Meetings
- Tuesday, October 14, 4:00-5:00pm, Zoom
- Thursday, October 16, 9:00-10:00am, Zoom
- Monday, November 17, 10:00-11:00am, Zoom
- Wednesday, November 19, 3:00-4:00pm, Zoom
***Spring 2026 dates will be posted in February 2026***