Did you know that every TA and TM get SIX HOURS of paid professional development every contract? TA TM Day and any TLC workshop counts for that time!

All you need to do is put "6" (hours) on the "Other" line in your Time Use Guidelines (TUG) when you fill it out with your professor. More details on this SFU benefit on page 54 & 55 in your GREEN collective agreement. 

DEADLINES

August 27 – Registration deadline for Surrey TA Orientation
September 22 – Application deadline for Fall 2014 EdMedia Protege Program
October 10 – Proposal submission deadline for 20th Annual Spring TA/TM Day
October 17 – Application deadline for December ISW (Vancouver)
October 20 – Application deadline for Spring 2015 Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning

FALL CANVAS SESSIONS

Wednesdays, August 27, September 3, 10, 17 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Burnaby campus, Surrey campus, Vancouver campus
Bring your laptop and questions and learn more about Canvas, SFU's learning management system. Find out how to create a course shell, how to use basic Canvas tools, and more. For details and to register >>

TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY IN SURREY  

This Tuesday afternoon series offers varied formats and an informal, interactive approach. Register now.

Kick-off: Teaching with Technology in Surrey
Tuesday, September 23 | 12:45–2:15 p.m.
How to Communicate Comfortably on Video
Tuesday, October 7 | 12:45–2:15 p.m.
Using Classroom Technologies for Teaching and Media Development
Tuesday, October 21 | 12:45–2:15 p.m.
Going Visual: Applying Graphic and Visual Facilitation to Teaching
Tuesday, November 4 | 12:45–2:15 p.m.
WordPress Community of Practice
Tuesday, November 18 | 12:45–2:15 p.m.

OTHER EVENTS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Educational Goals Planning and Assessment: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities
Full. Wednesday, August 20 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Burnaby campus 
This one-day symposium is for members of academic units preparing for external reviews.

Instructional Skills Workshop
Full. Wednesday–Friday, August 20–22 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Burnaby campus 
This internationally recognized forum for peer-based instructional development is valuable for both new and veteran instructors.

Surrey TA Orientation
Wednesday, September 3 | 12:00–5:00 p.m. | Surrey campus
This interactive training opportunity will allow new teaching assistants based at the Surrey campus to hear from experienced TAs. Lunch is included. For details and to register >>

29th Annual Fall TA/TM Day: The Teaching Orientation Program
Friday, September 5 | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Burnaby campus
If you are a teaching assistant or tutor-marker, don't miss this opportunity to hear experienced TAs and TMs share their teaching strategies, challenges and more. Advance registration is not required. For more details >>

Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning
Fall program is full. Spring 2015 program is accepting applications. 
Fridays, September 12–December 5 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon | Burnaby campus
This four-month program is designed for graduate students preparing for a career in teaching. The application deadline for the spring 2015 program is October 20. For details and to apply for the spring 2015 program >>

LOOKING AHEAD

Instructional Skills Workshop (Vancouver)
Monday–Wednesday, December 15–17 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Vancouver campus
This internationally recognized forum for peer-based instructional development is valuable for both new and veteran instructors. Register by November 7. For details and to register >>

20th Annual Spring TA/TM Day: The Teaching Orientation Program
Friday, January 9, 2015 | Save the date.

Spring 2015 Certificate Program in University Teaching and Learning
January 16–April 24, 2015 | Stay tuned for details.

SELECTED EXTERNAL EVENTS

October 17 | Proposal submission deadline for 2015 Annual International Conference of the International Center for Academic Integrity | February 26–March 1, 2015, Vancouver

Ongoing | BCcampus call for proposals for open textbook reviewers, textbook adaptations or textbook creations

June 16–19, 2015 | 35th Annual Conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education | Co-hosted by SFU and UBC