2024 Teaching Assistant & Teaching Fellow Orientation

Decorative

Friday, August 23
McGuinn Hall

8:30 am: Light Breakfast and Registration
9:00 am: Plenary: Engaging and Supporting BC Students 
11:15 am: Concurrent Session #1
12:15 pm: Pick up box lunches
12:45 pm: Concurrent Session #2
2:00 pm: Concurrent Session #3

You can find more information about the sessions below.  

Audience & Modality

These sessions are open to any graduate student serving as a Teaching Assistant or Teaching Fellow for the first time at Boston College. All sessions will be held in-person.

Accessibility Information & Accommodation Requests

The Center for Teaching Excellence is committed to providing equal access to its events and programs. The Teaching Assistant & Teaching Fellow Orientation will provide the following to all participants:

  • The option to access materials in advance 
  • ASL interpeter during the plenary session
  • Automatic captioning available in all sessions 
  • The use of microphones in all sessions where space allows 
  • The ability to ask questions verbally or in writing 
  • A quiet room that is reserved throughout the day
  • Masks (KN95s) will be available at the check-in desk for anyone who would like to wear one. 
  • Picnic blankets will be provided to anyone who would like to eat outside during the 30-minute lunch break
  • A captioned recording of plenary presenters and panelists (Q&A will not be recorded)

Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations can indicate their need in the registration form. If you would like to discuss accommodations or have any questions about access, contact Kim Humphrey (humphrek@bc.edu; 617-552-3749).

Past Orientations