TF Resources

A. EPS Preceptors

The preceptor and course/preceptor assistant (estherjames@g.harvard.edu and gonzalezvaldes@g.harvard.edu) are here to help with all things teaching-related, including finding and securing a TF appointment, TF training, mid-semester surveys and observations, working with your course head, developing demos and activities, planning field trips, tracking down supplies, and much more. We are ready to point you in the right direction when we can’t answer your questions. For TFs dealing with a remote classroom, the preceptors have also put together resources for remote learning.

B. Graduate Coordinator

Aimee Smith (aimee_smith@fas.harvard.edu) is your main contact for questions about requirements for your graduate degree, including teaching requirements.

C. Payroll Appointments Coordinator

Aimee Smith (aimee_smith@fas.harvard.edu) can answer questions about payroll. If you have questions about your funding, you can also check with Aimee or the preceptors.

D. Administrative Coordinators

Maryorie Grande (grande@eps.harvard.edu) and Summer Smith (summer_smith@fas.harvard.edu) can provide information on room scheduling, keys, room access, supplies, and food.

E. Course Head

The faculty member teaching your course (http://eps.harvard.edu/people/people/faculty)

F. Resident Deans

Each student has an assigned resident dean who serves as an adviser and point of contact for issues with behavior or academics in your class. (for freshmen: https://fdo.fas.harvard.edu/people/department/resident-deans-first-year-students; for upperclassmen: http://osl.fas.harvard.edu/house-deans)

G. Accessible Education Office

Any students requesting accommodations are required to go through the AEO and provide the teaching staff with documentation. This website has information on the expectations for teaching staff regarding disabilities and accommodations and contact information if you have questions. (http://aeo.fas.harvard.edu/)

H. FAS Registrar

Visit the Faculty and Staff section of the registrar’s website for information on enrollment, sectioning, grading and exam policies. Under General Information, find student handbooks, the religious observation policy, and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). (http://registrar.fas.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/)

I. Academic Technology Group (ATG)

ATG offers training on Canvas and other teaching-related technology. See the website for Canvas Office Hours and information on wikis and other tools. (http://atg.fas.harvard.edu/)

J. Instructional Media Services

Recording, multimedia technology, and media production services for FAS. Contact IMS with concerns and projectors and computer systems in classrooms. (http://ims.fas.harvard.edu/)

K. Science Center Maintenance Requests

If you have custodial or maintenance requests in the Science Center, fill out a work order on this website. (http://scictr.fas.harvard.edu/science-center-maintenance-work-orders)

L. RoomBook

The RoomBook tool allows you to request classroom reservations for you sections, study sessions, and make-up exams. (http://roombook.harvard.edu/)

M. Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning

The Bok Center provides numerous options for teaching training and evaluation for graduate students, including lunchtime workshops, multi-day events at the beginning of the semester, and courses. You can also get help with your professional communication and teaching portfolios. They also provide opportunities for microteaching, surveys, and observations. Students interested in teaching should consider the Teaching Certificate program. (http://bokcenter.harvard.edu/)

N. Harvard College Writing Program

The Writing Program is a useful resource for TFs in how to assign, teach, and grade writing. Students can schedule one-on-one tutorials and attend drop-in help sessions. (http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu/ )

O. Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

The Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct (OAISC) consists of the Harvard College Administrative Board and the Honor Council. The Ad Board deals with academic records, petitions, and social misconduct. The Honor Council deals with concerns about academic integrity. Their websites have details on policies and reporting. (http://oaisc.fas.harvard.edu/)

P. Counseling and Mental Health Services

Students receive comprehensive outpatient care for a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, crisis management, transitional issues, grief, and eating, sexual, or relationship concerns. (http://huhs.harvard.edu/services/counseling-and-mental-health)

Q. Center for Wellness and Heath Promotion

The Center for Wellness offers programs for students, faculty, and staff designed to support wellbeing, including managing stress. (https://wellness.huhs.harvard.edu/)

R. Bureau of Study Counsel

The services of the Bureau of Study Counsel (BSC) include academic counseling, workshops and discussions, peer tutoring, ESL Peer Consultation, the Harvard Course in Reading and Study Strategies, and self-help materials in the BSC’s Cranium Corner and on the website. They also offer consultation, outreach, and supervision on a range of personal and academic issues. Their “Related Harvard Services” page has several useful links. (http://bsc.harvard.edu/home)

S. Title IX Office

This Title IX website details the policies, resources, and reporting procedures related to sexual and gender-based harassment and discrimination. (http://titleix.harvard.edu/)

a. Office for Sexual and Gender-Based Dispute Resolution (ODR) (http://odr.harvard.edu/)

b. Sexual & Gender-Based Harassment Policy/Resources (http://www.fas.harvard.edu/files/fas/files/fas_sexual_and_gender-based_harassment_policy_and_procedures-1-13-16.pdf)

T. GSAS Office of Student Affairs

The GSAS Office of Student Affairs is responsible for the welfare of graduate students and monitors their academic status, progress, and discipline. The office administers leave/travel applications and readmission applications and also maintains GSAS Policies. (https://gsas.harvard.edu/student-life/harvard-resources/office-student-affairs)

U. GSAS Funding and Aid

This website has information and traditional and other sources of funding for graduate students. (https://gsas.harvard.edu/financial-support/funding-aid)

V. GSAS Policies

Information on degree requirements and expectations (https://gsas.harvard.edu/policies)

W. EPS Graduate Student Handbook

Your guide to research and teaching requirements in the department. (http://eps.harvard.edu/files/eps/files/graduate_student_handbook.pdf)

X. EPS Grad Student Resources webpage

A page for current EPS grad students with information on teaching, training, evaluation, recognition, and the TF application. There is also information about field trips, EPS seminars and events, and G1 activities. (https://sites.google.com/g.harvard.edu/epsgradresources/teaching/tf-resources)

Y. Guide to Teaching in Gen Ed

A very useful website with information on course planning and preparation, assignments, grading, the instructional lunch fund, and other policies. (http://generaleducation.fas.harvard.edu/teaching-gen-ed)

Z. Outside Teaching Resources:

a. On the Cutting Edge-Strong Undergraduate Geoscience Teaching

This website has a huge database of resources, including pages on preparing for an academic career and enhancing your teaching. There is a large library of activities (reviewed by other geoscientists) that are available to help you teach a variety of topics and courses. (http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/index.html)

b. InTeGrate—Interdisciplinary Teaching about Earth for a Sustainable Future

Information on teaching practices and a database of modules and courses that support teaching geoscience in the context of societal issues. (http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/index.html)

AA. Laboratory Safety

The EPS lab safety page has information on safety contacts and required training. (http://eps.harvard.edu/pages/safety)

BB. Teaching Portfolios (OSU)

As you begin teaching, start keeping track of your lesson planning, course design, evaluations, workshops, professional developments, etc. This will be a valuable part of your personal development as a teacher and future job applications. This site has some great information on the purpose of the teaching portfolio and some examples of items to include. (http://ucat.osu.edu/professional-development/teaching-portfolio/). See Table of Contents: http://ucat.osu.edu/professional-development/teaching-portfolio/table-of-contents/