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International Graduate Instructor Success Series - January 13, 2-3:30pm
This session is designed to support international GEs in their teaching at UO by providing an overview of U.S. classroom norms and expectations, the emotional labor of teaching while using a different language or teaching with an accent, manage microaggressions in the classroom, handle grading challenges, and choose appropriate instructional modes. The first of an on-going series.

Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement – January 23, Noon-1pm, Zoom
A Teaching Philosophy Statement is a common application material when applying for faculty positions at a whole range of institutions. Join us to learn about their details and useful guidance for writing statements that will appeal to hiring committees. 

Cultivating Community: Practical Approaches to Inclusivity - February 3, 9-10am, Zoom 
Explore strategies for creating inclusive and supportive classroom communities, gaining tools that you can use right away to promote belonging and collaboration among students. This session stands alone or serves as an introduction to a three-part, in-person workshop series, each focused on practicing specific community-building skills highlighted in this session. Open to all teaching faculty, with a warm welcome to graduate students seeking to enhance their teaching practice. 

Submission Deadline for Graduate Teaching Excellence Award - April 11
This award recognizes outstanding teaching  by experienced graduate employees (GEs) who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their instructional skills. Applicants must be nominated by their home department, which may have earlier internal pre-application deadlines. Check with your department about their process for approving a nominee.

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International GE Success Series

At the University of Oregon, international GEs make up 26% of GE population, bringing diverse perspectives, expertise, and multilingual skills that enrich classroom learning. They play a vital role in shaping students' educational experiences and contributing to UO’s teaching excellent which is professional, inclusive, engaged and research informed.

Our international GEs bring invaluable strengths, including:

• Cultural insights
• Diverse perspectives
• Multilingual communication skills
• Innovative pedagogical approaches

We also recognize the unique challenges international GEs may face, such as:

• Financial constraints
• Language barriers and confidence issues
• Navigating cultural differences in U.S. classrooms
• Balancing teaching, research, and coursework
• Understanding feedback and grading practices

TEP has launched the International GE Success Series—a workshop series for international GEs to build communityand improve their teaching skills.Our first event, held on January 13, focused on challenges and strengths of international GEs, U.S. classroom norms, and inclusive teaching strategies. See the resources here.Working with the Division of Graduate Studies and the GTFF, we will continue to roll out support structures for international GEs. Check TEP Calendar for future events.