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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1617″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Teaching Assistants-Peer Leaders (TA-PLs) serve as instructional and advising support for first-year GSTR (General Studies Required) courses<\/a>.<\/strong> In the fall semester, each TA-PL collaborates with a faculty member\/academic advisor teaching GSTR 110. TA-PLs work as writing TAs for their assigned GSTR 110 sections, helping students develop study strategies and college-level writing skills. TA-PLs also serve as peer leaders, acclimating students to\u00a0the college environment and advising them as they develop general academic skills, explore majors, and utilize campus resources. In the spring, TA-PLs continue this work,\u00a0supporting a section of GSTR 110 or 210 (and often working with a new faculty member).<\/p>\n

We believe TA-PLs are critical to the success of first-year students at Berea<\/strong>, and this means the program necessarily spans and collaborates with multiple initiatives across campus, including Writing Resources<\/a>, our campus\u2019s Writing Program Administrator<\/a>, and the Office of Student Success and Transition<\/a>. TA-PL labor positions are housed in the General Studies department<\/a>, and the program\u2019s administration (including hiring, training, budgeting, and outreach) are part of Teaching and Learning Assistant Programs and led by TLAP\u2019s director.<\/p>\n

Although students are assigned to specific faculty members\/Labor Supervisors, one of the primary purposes of the program is for TAs working with GSTR 110 to learn alongside their peers<\/strong>. For this reason, orientation, trainings, and regular labor meetings are held with the entire cohort\u2014and draw upon their diverse experiences working in Berea\u2019s unique GSTR 110 and 210 sections<\/a>. We think together about\u00a0creative learning opportunities for students, both those entering Berea and those firmly established. In the process, TA-PLs hone their\u00a0own<\/span><\/em>\u00a0communication and leadership skills, which we hope will serve them in their time at Berea and beyond.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#005a8b”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

TA-PL Hiring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

TA-PL hiring is very competitive and typically limited to a short period in the spring semester. If you are interested in applying for a TA-PL position, please be on the lookout for recruitments e-mails from the TLAP director and\/or apply directly here<\/a>. If you have any questions about the application process, please e-mail the TLAP director.<\/p>\n

TA-PL Recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a staff or faculty member working with a student who demonstrates the leadership potential necessary for TA-PL work, please let us know. Because of your good work as thoughtful educators and insightful mentors, you are our greatest recruiting tool!<\/p>\n

TA-PL Assignments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Are you currently assigned sections of 110 and 210 and you’re wondering how to get a TA-PL? Be on the lookout for e-mails from Lauren Hall, detailing the TA-PL hiring and assignment process. Typically, these e-mails are sent mid-semester, immediately after GSTR scheduling begins.<\/p>\n

TA-PL Supervision<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Are you about to be or currently supervising a TA-PL and you want to know more? Resources for GSTR 110\/210 faculty working with TA-PLs are maintained in the GSTR 110 & 210 Information & Resources folder<\/a> on Box. A sub-folder with up-to-date resources on the TA-PL program is available here<\/a>. If you do not have access to the Information & Resources Box folder, please contact Dr. Sarah Adams, Writing Program Administrator<\/a>. Lauren Hall<\/a> is also always available to meet and discuss everything from approving time card entries to structuring your TA-PL\u2019s tasks and role in your course.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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