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Well it is official, GATAcademy is back!

Thats right, GATAcademy 2016 is finally in sight! In fact, pull out your calendar right now and save the date: September 7, 2016. GATAcademy will feature a full day of interactive workshops on teaching...

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How to Get the Most out of a Professional Conference

The following article examines ways that attendees can get the most out of their professional conference experiences. The author, Linda K. Shadiow, PhD, is a member of the Teaching Professor Conference...

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Interested in Part-time Education? Come to the OPUS Open House!

In honour of the Organization of Part-time University Students (OPUS) 47 years of existence, OPUS is once again organizing Open House events next month for all part-time and mature undergraduate...

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Attending STLHE? Consider applying for the TAGSA Award!!

Deadline approaching: June 10, 2016 Dear Graduate Students presenting at STLHE, If you are attending the upcoming STLHE conference and are a graduate student, please consider applying for the TAGSA...

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What skills are today’s employers looking for?

Many of us have the instinct to do a quick Google search, so to save you the time we’ve complied a few relevant links for you here: Top 5 skills employers are looking for: UCL Jobs Market 2016 Valuable...

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Beaches, Rugby, Mountains, BBQ’s, Sailing, Vineyards …. The New Zealand Way...

The following post was written by our University of Windsor Visiting Teaching Fellow, James Paterson. Myself, my wife and my two young children have been in your beautiful country less than a fortnight...

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Call for Volunteers: 2016 GATAcademy

CALL for VOLUNTEERS! What do you love most about GATAcademy? If FREE FOOD and making new friends interests you, we have a wonderful opportunity being offered. We are looking for volunteers for our...

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GATAcademy Registration Is Now Open!!!

It’s back – our favoured tradition here at the University of Windsor where faculty, students, and staff gather every Fall for a unique day of workshopping called GATAcademy. This means a full day of...

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Teaching Stats & Data? Use These Tools, Tips & Tricks!

The GATA Network is happy to announce a new addition to this year’s list of GATAcademy Workshops! Teaching with Stats and Data: Tools, Tips and Tricks   Schedule: Wednesday, September 07, 2016, 09:00...

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Audio Feedback: What is it & how can it help me?

If you’ve ever had to hand in any scholarly writing you’ll likely be familiar with the “cryptic hieroglyphics”, that is, written comments provided for feedback. Written commentary can be hard to read...

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Work Study positions: Teaching and Learning Project Assistant, Learning...

Hello! The Centre for Teaching and Learning will have several Work Study positions for senior students or graduate students.  Are you interested in learning more about teaching at the university and...

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Going Up: The Elevator Speech

The following article, written by Adam Blood, examines the art of speaking well. Tips for practicing concise but impactful speeches are also provided.  The original post can be found here. As a...

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Volunteers Needed for UWill Discover 2017!!!

UWill Discover 2017 will take place in the CAW on Friday, March 31, 2017. The event is seeking volunteers in the following categories: Two coordinators: one to supervise the recruitment and training of...

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Graduate and Professional Schools Fair

You are invited to the University of Windsor’s annual Graduate and Professional Schools Fair hosted by Co-op, Career and Employment Services in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate Studies. What’s...

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The Return of the Provost’s Question of the Month!

Now that the rush of September is behind us, Provost Douglas Kneale is re-activating his successful Question of the Month contest, where he asks you to respond to a question about yourUWindsor...

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The 2016 GATA Award Results!!!

ADAM GOODWIN Adam Goodwin is the 2016 recipient of the GATA Award for Educational Leadership. Adam is a Master’s Candidate in the Faculty of Human Kinetics where he worked as a graduate teaching...

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Provost’s November Question of the Month

Its that time again!   Over the next few months, the University of Windsor will be negotiating its next Strategic Mandate Agreement with the province. This agreement outlines what makes our university...

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UWILL Discover Submission Deadline

Calling all GAs/TAs!!!   The deadline for submitting proposals to UWill Discover is on Thursday December 1st. Undergraduate students in any discipline are eligible to participate, and each presentation...

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Winter Academy is back!!!

Already missing GATAcademy? Don’t worry, GATA Winter Academy is right around the corner! On Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 the GATA Network will be presenting a full day of back-to-back workshops on...

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Get a Head Start on Tax Season!

Keep in mind that T4As will be available to students electronically through myUWindsor. This convenient and secure option will allow you to print and re-print your T4A wherever and whenever you like...

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