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The Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
announces
the 1996-1997 Academic Intern Program.

A series of seminars for those GTAs interested in academic careers.

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Fall Quarter:
"The GTA as Student and Teacher: Tips for Getting the Degree
and Effective Teaching"

In this seminar, GTAs will receive valuable information about the
do's and don't's for successful completion of their graduate 
degree as well as practical tips for effective teaching.
Each GTA is asked to bring a 20-minutes videotipae of him-/herself
teaching an actual class for peer- or individual-critiquing.
(Those needing help arranging this can contact Dr. Shook in CETL
as indicated below.)

Participants include Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, Vice Provost for Research and 
Dean, Graduate Studies; Dr. David McGill, CETL Director and Professor,
CEE and AE; Billiee Pendleton-Parker, CETL Assistant Director.

Thursday, November 21, 11:30-2:00, Student Center 343.
Lunch provided.

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Winter Quarter:
"The GTA and Academic Writing: Theses, Grant Proposals, and 
Technical Articles"

The purpose of this seminar is to provide GTAs with the tools they
need to be successful as professional writers. The seminar consists
of two required sessions in which the GTAs will learn about 
academic writing and develop and critique their own working document.

The panel includes Dr. Amanda Gable, Program Coordinator, Graduate
Fellowships Writing Program; and Dr. Jeffrey Donnell, Coordinator,
Woodruff Writing Program, Mechanical Engineering.

Session A: January 21 with follow up February 4
Session B: February 13 with follow up February 21
Times and locations to be announced.

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Winter Quarter:
"The GTA and Research: Techniques for Success"

Participants, date, time, and location to be announced.

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Spring Quarter:
"The GTA and the Job Search: Career Choices, Interviews, and
Resumes"

Participants, date, time, and location to be announced.

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The GTAs who attend all of the seminars will earn a Certificate
of Participation to add to their credentials.

To register for the Academic Intern Program, please contact
Dr. David J. Shook, GTA Program Coordinator, CETL
voice mail: 894-1355     email: david.shook@oars.gatech.edu
Leave your name, department, and degree program (Master's or
Ph.D.).

Space is filling up, so register by Friday, November 15 to reserve
your seat!!
 
-- 
David J. Shook
david.shook@modlangs.gatech.edu