GSI Teaching Orientation: Web Resources for GSIs

We have collected a variety of electronic resources to help you as you begin your teaching experience. Each resource is described briefly below. Click on the links below to view the resources.

Academic Schedule and Religious Holidays

Academic Calendars

Shows the Fall 2007 University of Michigan (U-M) academic calendar with links to academic calendars through Spring/Summer 2009.
http://www.umich.edu/~regoff/calendar/fa07.html

Religious Holidays

Shows a list of the religious holidays that might pose conflicts with the 2007-08 academic calendar.  The U-M policy regarding religious holidays is located below the list of religious holidays.
http://www.provost.umich.edu/calendar/religious_holidays_07-08.html

Preparing to Teach Your Class

“A Guidebook for University of Michigan Graduate Student Instructors:
Strategies and Resources for New and Experienced GSIs”

A teaching resource that offers practical guidelines and strategies to help new and experienced GSIs navigate their instructional roles and responsibilities.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/gsi_guide.html

Teaching Strategies and Disciplinary Resources Website

Includes links to online articles, bibliographies, syllabi, and other resources instructors can use as reference materials for teaching.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/tstrategies/teachings.html

Access Class Roster (For Instructors) Using Teaching Support

Gives step-by-step instructions on how faculty and GSIs can access class rosters on Wolverine Access under Teaching Support.
http://www.mais.umich.edu/groups/download/instructor_classroster_flyer_2005.pdf

Web Grades and Grade Changes

Provides links to detailed information and instructions how to submit and change student grades using the electronic “web grades” process that is available to all U-M instructors.
http://www.umich.edu/~regoff/webgrades.html

Support and Programs for GSIs

University of Michigan Student Profile

This ten year comparison of entering student surveys contains valuable
information about changes in students' backgrounds, activities,
beliefs and goals. University of Michigan students who entered in
1997 are compared with first-year students who began in 2007.

Services and Support for Graduate Student Instructors: Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT)

This web page provides information on the many services CRLT provides to support GSIs, including programs, consultations, publications, etc.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/gsi.html

CRLT Occasional Papers

These publications present research and best practices on various teaching and learning topics that are relevant to both GSIs and faculty at the University of Michigan.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/publinks/occasional.html

CRLT Seminar Series

CRLT seminars for GSIs and faculty on topics relevant to their teaching and student learning, with new topics every term.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/gsi_seminars.html

U-M Graduate Teacher Certificate

An opportunity for graduate students to document, integrate, synthesize, and be recognized for one’s professional development as a college-level instructor.  Participants complete professional development activities in five areas: orientation to college-level teaching, learning about teaching methods, instructional practice, mentorship on teaching, and reflection on teaching and learning.
http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/um.gtc/introduction_to_program

Rackham-CRLT May Seminar on Preparing Future Faculty

A seminar on college teaching designed to help prepare senior graduate students for their first faculty positions.  Seminar themes include the institutional structure of higher education, faculty work-life, the academic job search, and effective and reflective teaching.  Acceptance of an application is required to participate in this month-long program.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/teaching_seminar.html

Getting Ready for an Academic Career: Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Conference

A half-day conference designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars prepare for the transition to faculty jobs.  Participation is open to all graduate students.
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/onedayPFF.html

Rackham-CRLT Graduate Student Mentorship Program

A program offering graduate students an opportunity to meet faculty at nearby colleges and universities, to work together on teaching and learn about students and campus life at places other than U-M.
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/rackham-crlt/gsi_introduction

Guide to U-M Instructional Resources and Support

Lists topics on teaching and public speaking as well as research and publishing and then indicates which University departments are equipped to assist instructors with these topics.  Contact information for these departments is also provided.
http://www.umich.edu/~teachtec/resources.html

Matrix of TTC Facilities and Service Providers (pdf)

The English Language Institute: GSI Instruction

ELI offers workshops and courses designed to improve the classroom English language skills of prospective and current GSIs from non-English-medium undergraduate backgrounds.
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/instruction/gsis/

Arts at Michigan Course Connections Program

Arts at Michigan funding for instructors who want to incorporate arts-based learning in the curriculum of any undergraduate course at U-M.
http://arts.umich.edu/funding/faculty/index.html

Support /Accommodations for Your Students

Academic Advising Resources 2007-2008

Smart Tips for Smart Students 2007-2008

Counseling and Psychological Services

CAPS services aimed at helping students resolve personal difficulties and acquire the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that will enable them to take full advantage of their experiences at the University of Michigan.  Go to:
http://www.umich.edu/~caps/fs.html

Services for Students with Disabilities

Information on how instructors can support and accommodate students with disabilities.
http://www.umich.edu/~sswd/

“Things You Should Know and Might Not Know” (.pdf)
“Making Accommodations For Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Faculty and Graduate Student Instructors” by Crisca Bierwert, 2002. (pdf)

Division of Student Affairs

Invaluable resources and information for faculty and staff regarding support that is available to students on campus, such as: Campus Information Centers (CIC), The Career Center, Dean of Students, International Center, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs Office (LGBTA), Student Legal Services, Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), University Health Service, etc., etc.
http://www.umich.edu/~ovpsa/faculty_staff.htm

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