Details of being a TA

Here is information that TAs will need to know.

Audio-Visual Equipment   AV Equipment is available in select classrooms. Passcodes and keys are available from Classroom Media Support. LCD computer projectors, and video conferencing equipment can be checked out by contacting the Math Department Computer IT Staff.

Copying   All Math Department employees have access to the department’s Copy Center, located in 214 Van Vleck. To have something photocopied, fill out the request form. Give the Copy Center at least 24 hours to make your copies. For a small job they might be able to do it with in a couple of hours. Larger jobs take longer, especially at busy times such as the beginning, middle, and end of the semester.  There are also copy machines available on each floor for departmental use.  To operate this machine you will need a code, available from the help app. 

Email Accounts      All Math Department employees are given computer accounts enabling access to computers in Van Vleck. All TAs’ email accounts are connected to the graduate student email listserve. This listserve is the place that important announcements are posted. TAs are responsible to read all pertinent messages on a regular basis (semi-weekly is suggested) and heed all deadlines.

Library System      The two closest libraries to Van Vleck are the Chemistry Information Commons (2430 Chemistry Building) and the School of Computer, Data, and Information Science Library (Morgridge Hall). The Chemistry Information Commons is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and the School of Computer, Data, and Information Science Library is open during the academic year Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Hours may vary during finals week and the Winter Interim. More details on libraries can be found on the Library System website.

Reserving Rooms   You can reserve classrooms for review sessions, makeup exams, or any other purpose by completing the Room Request Form. You can also use this form to reserve seminar rooms on the 9th floor. Please submit the form as far in advance as possible, but at least 2 business days prior to the date you need it. For a regularly occurring event or for a very large room, it is important to request your reservation as early in the semester as possible.  You will receive an email confirming your reservation request, usually within 2 business days.

Supplies    Text books and solution manuals for classes you teach are available to borrow from the Copy Center.  Office keys are available from the 2nd floor front desk in Van Vleck.