What is a CS LA?

CS Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduate students who serve as tutors and facilitators in a variety of classroom settings that encourage active learning.

Interact with students and student work
- work with students in office hours, class, recitations, cohorts; offer feedback on/assessment of aspects of their work
Preparation & course development
- meetings with professors & LA team to prep for class & discuss student progress; assignment, exercise, & guide development
Pedagogy training
- this bootcamp; COMP 227 (for some); training provided by supervising professor

abide by all University & course policies
strive to create a respectful, welcoming, & inclusive atmosphere in which all students may learn and thrive
attend classes & recitations as directed by supervising professor/lead LAs
set office hours, email hours, and/or Piazza hours as directed and hold them consistently and reliably
communicate consistently and reliably with supervising professor/s, TAs, and other LAs as needed
notify your supervising professor/TA/Lead LA in advance anytime you are unable to complete your assigned duties, hold your office hours, or attend class as expected

Please note that violations of any of the above may result in dismissal.

Complete online FERPA training
Review University policies
LA-specific policies
- what to do in the rare event of an uncomfortable situation
- relationships with students: equal & inclusive treatment; restrictions on assessment

Please note that failure to complete the above may result in dismissal.

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