The awards celebrate the support TAs give to the undergraduate programs in their disciplines, their roles in establishing a positive learning environment, and their work in implementing innovative teaching practices.

There were 170 TAs nominated, many with strong supporting evidence, which made for a very difficult selection process. The awards committee was impressed with the strength and versatility of the nominations, as well as ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ TAs’ dedication to enhancing student learning. After much deliberation, the following five TAs were selected as this year’s recipients of the award:

• Parham Emami (FPA) – Political Science
• Chloe Jones (FASS) – Psychology
• Hooman Jazebizadeh (FED) – Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Kevin Hua (Science) – Computer Science
• Mostafa Siddiqui (Science) – Chemistry

Because we received so many strong nominations, the committee also wanted to recognize and celebrate four additional TAs through honourable mentions. The following TAs were selected as honourable mentions for the award:

• Elizabeth (Liz) Woodside (FPA) – Social Work
• Francois-Xavier Chaplain Corriveau (Science) – Computer Science
• Somerled Cameron (FASS) – Philosophy
• Heather Douglas (FASS) – Cognitive Science

Congratulations to all recipients, honourable mentions, and nominees for the 2019-2020 Outstanding TA Awards and Departmental TA Awards, and thank you to just over 300 students, peers and instructors who took the time to recognize the fine work of ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s TAs!

There were almost 140 TAs nominated, many with strong supporting evidence, which made for a very difficult selection process. The awards committee was impressed with the strength and versatility of the nominations as well as ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ TAs’ dedication to enhancing student learning. After much deliberation, the following five TAs were selected as this year’s recipients of the award:

• Justin Berquist (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)
• Matthew Conte (Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies)
• Melissa Conte (Department of Sociology and Anthropology)
• Noah Schwartz (Department of Political Science / Global and International Studies)
• Rui Zhao (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering)

Each will be awarded a certificate at a private luncheon on April 19 as well as $250 for their commitment to improving student learning. Dr. Roseann Runte (President), Dr. Peter Ricketts (Provost and Vice-President [Academic]), and Dr. Joy Mighty (Associate Vice-President [Teaching and Learning]) will be among the guests present to celebrate the recipients’ accomplishments.

Because we received so many strong nominations, the committee also wanted to recognize and celebrate four additional TAs through honourable mentions. Each will receive an official letter from Dr. Mighty that recognizes their achievement. The following TAs were selected as honourable mentions for the award:

• Shamarukh Chowdhury (Department of Psychology)
• Jeremy Kielbiski (Institute of Cognitive Science / School of Computer Science)
• Tiffany MacLellan (Department of Law and Legal Studies)
• Nathan Woodruff (School of Social Work)

Congratulations to all recipients, honourable mentions, and nominees for the 2016-17 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards and Departmental TA Awards, and thank you to the nearly 300 students, peers, and instructors who took the time to recognize the fine work of ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s TAs!

The awards celebrate the TAs’ dedication to undergraduate learning. TAs occupy a challenging position at the university: they carry a great deal of responsibility and have an incredibly important role working with both students and faculty. These awards aim to shine a light on the work that they do around the university.

See the list of nominees for the 2016-17 awards here.

Please join us in congratulating this year’s nominees for their dedication and hard work. The recipients of the EDC Outstanding TA Awards will be revealed in early April, while announcements regarding departmental TA awards will vary by department.

Congratulations again to all of the nominees!

The awards celebrate the teaching assistants’ dedication to undergraduate learning. TAs occupy a challenging position at the university: they carry a great deal of responsibility and have an incredibly important role working with both students and faculty. These awards aim to shine a light on the work that teaching assistants do around the university.

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Please join us in congratulating this year’s nominees for their dedication and hard work. The winners of the EDC Outstanding TA Awards will be revealed in April, while announcements regarding departmental TA award winners will vary by department.

Congratulations again to all of the nominees!

The was presented to five individuals who excelled in their duties as TAs during the 2013-14 academic year: Laurie Brady (Canadian Studies), Brennan McConnell (History), Matthew Murdoch (Psychology), Erin Oldford (Business) and Sean Walkowiak (Biology). Each recipient was awarded a framed certificate and $250 for their commitment to improving student learning.

This year, there were also four honourable mentions for the award: Andrea Astle (Psychology), Cecilia Jorgenson and Chunyun Ma (Psychology), Nicole Marion (History) and Howard Needham (Computer Science).

Also receiving certificates were 27 participants of the , a flexible, self-directed professional development program. Recipients participated in 10 training sessions, wrote two reflective response papers about teaching and learning and one teaching tip article.

The 15 graduates of the certificate were also honoured at the ceremony. The program, offered twice a year, is designed for PhD candidates who plan to teach in a post-secondary setting. It gives participants hands-on experience with a range of teaching and assessment methods and an opportunity to prepare for the academic job market.

The critical role of in the development of their peers was also recognized during the ceremony. The mentors provide support to their departments and the university by guiding fellow teaching assistants as they identify and develop discipline-specific teaching skills.

Congratulations to each of these outstanding TAs!

Teaching assistants occupy a challenging position at the university: they carry a great deal of responsibility and have an incredibly important role working with both students and faculty. These awards aim to shine a light on the work that teaching assistants do around the university.

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Please join us in congratulating this year’s nominees for their dedication and hard work. The winners of the EDC Outstanding TA Awards will be revealed in April, while announcements regarding departmental TA award winners will vary by department. While the nomination deadline for the EDC’s award is now closed, .

Congratulations to all of the nominees!

On top of the various awards that many departments offer, the EDC also offers up to five university-wide awards per year. Winners will receive $250 and a certificate.

To learn more and to nominate a TA for an award, please .

The nomination deadline for the EDC’s Outstanding TA Award is Friday, March 7.

To learn more and to nominate a TA for an award, please .