Teaching Assistants

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Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) are critically important members of the UIC teaching community.

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The primary goal of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence (CATE) is to support TAs in successfully fulfilling their instructional roles and support their professional development as effective and inclusive teachers.

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We do this by providing programming and resources geared toward the unique and oftentimes discipline-specific needs of TAs at UIC.

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Teaching Assistant Resources

Curated resources and guides for graduate TAs at UIC.
Campus-Wide New TA Orientation

This event is held every August the week before classes start.
CIRTL@UIC

Check out additional online resources and programs to support and recognize your development as a teacher
Foundations of College Instruction (FOCI)

Earn a campus certificate by taking courses offered through the Graduate College to advance your college teaching knowledge and skills.
International Teaching Assistant Program

Supports international TAs in improving their English language, communication, and teaching skills
Information about Assistantships

Learn more from the Graduate College about TA, GA, and RA positions including answers to frequently asked questions.

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