Author: Darlene Radicioni

As Program Assistant for the Certificate in University Teaching program (CUT) and International TA (ITA) Training, Darlene Radicioni provides support to the Senior Instructional Developer, CUT and Internationalization, maintains records of participant progress, keeps statistics on CUT and ITA Training enrolment and completion rates. She organizes the venues for workshops, answers questions about the programs, maintains the CTE library, and assists in producing the Centre’s newsletter, Teaching Matters. She also provides support to other staff in the Centre for Teaching Excellence, when needed, in both their day-to-day activities as well as with regard to the Centre’s long-term projects and initiatives.

Best Kept “Secret” on Campus – Darlene Radicioni

Pssst…did you know that the Centre for Teaching Excellence has a library! Yes, we do! Many UW people don’t know this. Tucked away in the Math & Computer building (MC 4051), it houses Continue reading Best Kept “Secret” on Campus – Darlene Radicioni

Reflecting on our Registration System (Grad Students) – Darlene Radicioni

Frustration
Fall is upon us again with a new cohort of graduate students. Welcome!

With one term now behind us, using our now, not-so-new registration system, I thought I’d reflect on it. First, all new students should make sure that they are connected to the myHRinfo system. This can be done through your department secretary. Those of you who have been at UW for a while should already be connected to it. Once you visit this site, you can see a list of all workshops that are offered by our Centre. Continue reading Reflecting on our Registration System (Grad Students) – Darlene Radicioni

Time flies…things change… – Darlene Radicioni

The CUT (Certificate in University Teaching) program celebrated its 10^th anniversary in Fall 2008. I’ve been here nearly that long too (since June 2000).How things have changed!

THEN
In the beginning, the CUT program had one TA Developer working 10 hours a week. Registration occurred upon submission of a response paper after attending a workshop. We were happy to have 14 students in a workshop. Juice, water and sometimes cookies, were provided as additional incentive for participation. Once a student had met the requirements for a course, the Graduate Office would be notified and a grade of CR would appear on their transcript. There were no time limits to complete a course or the program (one student took 27 terms). Continue reading Time flies…things change… – Darlene Radicioni