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ON CAMPUS
One aspect of CITL’s mission is to connect everyone who teaches at UC Santa Cruz with the campus resources that can support their professional development as educators and enhance student success.
TEACHING SUPPORT & COMMUNITIES
Faculty Instructional Technology Center
Provides consultations on instructional design and the campus learning management system Canvas, as well as other solutions for teaching and learning, student performance evaluations, and classrooms featuring media and furnishings designed for collaborative classes.
Library Teaching Support
Offers consultations, in-person instruction, and a variety of tutorials and research guides in support of teaching and learning.
Digital Scholarship Commons
Provides opportunities for students to integrate digital tools into their learning, and partners with faculty and graduate student instructors to facilitate digital research and develop digital assignments.
STEM Active Learning Initiative
Promotes undergraduate student persistence and inclusive practices in STEM fields, and features a monthly Active Learning Seminar for STEM educators at UCSC.
Teaching and Learning in the Humanities Now
Builds a community of inquiry and practice around the purpose and process of an education in Humanities fields, by engaging with scholarship on teaching and learning and workshopping pedagogical practices.
Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators
Prepares early-career scientists and engineers, especially graduate students, to be productive educators and professionals, with a focus on inclusive teaching and development of professional skills.
STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT
General ResourcesGrad Student TAs & InstructorsStudent SuccessStudent Well-Being
Office of the Registrar FAQs for Faculty
registrar.ucsc.edu/faqs/faculty
Includes information on enrollment processes, accessing class rosters, and submitting grades.
Includes information on enrollment processes, accessing class rosters, and submitting grades.
Privacy of Student Records
registrar.ucsc.edu/records/privacy
A quick reference on the UC Policy for the Privacy of Student Records.
A quick reference on the UC Policy for the Privacy of Student Records.
Title IX Office
titleix.ucsc.edu
A resource on the rights, responsibilities, and requirements for faculty and graduate student teaching assistants and instructors for reporting incidents of sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence. Includes a Faculty Reporting Guide and a Reporting Flowchart for Graduate Student Employees.
A resource on the rights, responsibilities, and requirements for faculty and graduate student teaching assistants and instructors for reporting incidents of sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence. Includes a Faculty Reporting Guide and a Reporting Flowchart for Graduate Student Employees.
Campus Conflict Resolution Services
conflictresolution.ucsc.edu
Provides free, voluntary, and confidential consultations, mediation services, and training with an emphasis on prevention, effective management, and informal resolution of conflict.
Provides free, voluntary, and confidential consultations, mediation services, and training with an emphasis on prevention, effective management, and informal resolution of conflict.
Problem and Complaint Resolution Resources
ombuds.ucsc.edu
Directs faculty and graduate students to information and resources for addressing a wide range of concerns, including interpersonal conflict, incidents of hate/bias, and personal and public safety concerns.
Directs faculty and graduate students to information and resources for addressing a wide range of concerns, including interpersonal conflict, incidents of hate/bias, and personal and public safety concerns.
2019 UCSC TA Handbook
TA Handbook (PDF)
A reference guide, specifically designed for new TAs, on general teaching resources, best practices for leading sections and labs, and common teaching challenges.
Appendix (PDF)
The appendix includes sample first-day lesson plans, student questionnaires, and rubrics for assessment of student learning.
A reference guide, specifically designed for new TAs, on general teaching resources, best practices for leading sections and labs, and common teaching challenges.
Appendix (PDF)
The appendix includes sample first-day lesson plans, student questionnaires, and rubrics for assessment of student learning.
2018 TA Orientation Presentation Slides
TA Orientation Slides (PDF)
Hosted by the CITL, the 2018 TA Orientation introduced the role of TAs in promoting student success, provided key resources to support graduate students in their teaching roles, and included interactive sessions on promoting inclusivity and supporting student learning. Note: the TA Orientation has been replaced by an online course, “Teaching as an Ethical Practice: A Guide for TAs,” as of September 2019.
Hosted by the CITL, the 2018 TA Orientation introduced the role of TAs in promoting student success, provided key resources to support graduate students in their teaching roles, and included interactive sessions on promoting inclusivity and supporting student learning. Note: the TA Orientation has been replaced by an online course, “Teaching as an Ethical Practice: A Guide for TAs,” as of September 2019.
UAW 2865: UC Student-Workers Union
uaw2865.org
UAW Local 2865 is the Union representing over 17,000 Academic Student Employees (ASEs), including Readers, Tutors, Teaching Assistants (TAs), and Research Assistants (RAs) at the 9 teaching campuses of the University of California. Read more about the union’s activities at UCSC in the presentation slides from the 2018 TA Orientation.
UAW Local 2865 is the Union representing over 17,000 Academic Student Employees (ASEs), including Readers, Tutors, Teaching Assistants (TAs), and Research Assistants (RAs) at the 9 teaching campuses of the University of California. Read more about the union’s activities at UCSC in the presentation slides from the 2018 TA Orientation.
A Guide for Working with TAs
Working with Teaching Assistants: A Guide for Instructors
This guide supports Instructors to work effectively with graduate student Teaching Assistants (TAs) to promote alignment across the teaching team, ensure student learning and success in the course, and provide graduate students with key mentorship in their own professional development.
This guide supports Instructors to work effectively with graduate student Teaching Assistants (TAs) to promote alignment across the teaching team, ensure student learning and success in the course, and provide graduate students with key mentorship in their own professional development.
Division of Graduate Studies Teaching Resources
graddiv.ucsc.edu/current-students/teaching-resources
Resources for TAs, including tips for first-time TAs, common teaching challenges, and techniques for teaching.
Resources for TAs, including tips for first-time TAs, common teaching challenges, and techniques for teaching.
Graduate Horizons
graddiv.ucsc.edu/grad-horizons
Professional development opportunities for graduate students, hosted by the Division of Graduate Studies and offered throughout the academic year. Learn more about and register for the CITL’s graduate certificate programs.
Professional development opportunities for graduate students, hosted by the Division of Graduate Studies and offered throughout the academic year. Learn more about and register for the CITL’s graduate certificate programs.
The Humanities Institute PhD+ Series
thi.ucsc.edu
Professional development opportunities for graduate students, including career exploration and digital humanities projects.
Professional development opportunities for graduate students, including career exploration and digital humanities projects.
Academic Excellence Program (ACE)
ace.ucsc.edu
Strives to increase the diversity of students earning bachelor’s degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at UC Santa Cruz, through collaborative problem-solving sessions that supplement gateway courses in science and engineering as well as peer-mentoring and advocacy.
Strives to increase the diversity of students earning bachelor’s degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at UC Santa Cruz, through collaborative problem-solving sessions that supplement gateway courses in science and engineering as well as peer-mentoring and advocacy.
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
drc.ucsc.edu
Ensures equitable educational access for students with permanent and temporary disabilities, by providing accommodations and services. Connect with the DRC to learn more about their services for students, and visit their Accessibility Guide for Faculty and Staff and Instructor Handbook to learn more about how to craft an accessible classroom.
Ensures equitable educational access for students with permanent and temporary disabilities, by providing accommodations and services. Connect with the DRC to learn more about their services for students, and visit their Accessibility Guide for Faculty and Staff and Instructor Handbook to learn more about how to craft an accessible classroom.
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
eop.ucsc.edu
Provides a variety of academic and personal support programs designed to improve the retention and academic success of first-generation college students and students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Provides a variety of academic and personal support programs designed to improve the retention and academic success of first-generation college students and students from low-income and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
First Generation Initiative
firstgen.ucsc.edu
Supports the fast-growing first-generation college student population at UC Santa Cruz by promoting a welcoming campus environment, in part by fostering discussion about how department-, college-, and division-specific policies and practices can best facilitate and support first-generation students’ academic success, belonging, and wellbeing.
Supports the fast-growing first-generation college student population at UC Santa Cruz by promoting a welcoming campus environment, in part by fostering discussion about how department-, college-, and division-specific policies and practices can best facilitate and support first-generation students’ academic success, belonging, and wellbeing.
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
studentsuccess.ucsc.edu/hsi-initiatives
UC Santa Cruz currently has three initiatives, supported by U.S. Department of Education grants, that focus on increasing achievement for Latinx students.
UC Santa Cruz currently has three initiatives, supported by U.S. Department of Education grants, that focus on increasing achievement for Latinx students.
Learning Support Services
lss.ucsc.edu
Fosters interactive, peer-based academic communities through small group tutoring and modified supplemental instruction (MSI) for specific courses, plus drop-in writing and math tutoring for all undergraduate students.
Fosters interactive, peer-based academic communities through small group tutoring and modified supplemental instruction (MSI) for specific courses, plus drop-in writing and math tutoring for all undergraduate students.
MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
mep.soe.ucsc.edu
Promotes diversity and facilitates the retention and graduation of a diverse population of students, especially groups that continue to remain the most underrepresented in engineering studies.
Promotes diversity and facilitates the retention and graduation of a diverse population of students, especially groups that continue to remain the most underrepresented in engineering studies.
Resource Centers
resourcecenters.ucsc.edu
The six Resource Centers offer students various services through academic, cultural, and community support activities. They provide students with opportunities to network and create community spaces, to engage in critical dialogue, and to build a positive and empowering campus for all communities.
African American Resource and Cultural Center
American Indian Resource Center
Asian American/ Pacific Islander Resource Center
Cantú Queer Center
Chicano Latino Resource Center
Women’s Center
The six Resource Centers offer students various services through academic, cultural, and community support activities. They provide students with opportunities to network and create community spaces, to engage in critical dialogue, and to build a positive and empowering campus for all communities.
African American Resource and Cultural Center
American Indian Resource Center
Asian American/ Pacific Islander Resource Center
Cantú Queer Center
Chicano Latino Resource Center
Women’s Center
Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS)
stars.ucsc.edu
Provides academic and personal support for transfer and re-entry students.
Provides academic and personal support for transfer and re-entry students.
Textbook Lending Library
eop.ucsc.edu/eop_services/tll
Assists students in obtaining required textbooks that they would not be able to purchase on their own.
Assists students in obtaining required textbooks that they would not be able to purchase on their own.
Undocumented Student Services
eop.ucsc.edu/undocumented_student_services
Housed under EOP, USS provides services and support to ensure the academic success and retention of undocumented students.
Housed under EOP, USS provides services and support to ensure the academic success and retention of undocumented students.
Westside Writing Center
oakes.ucsc.edu/academics/writing-center
Offers writing consultation services and tutoring for Oakes, Kresge, Porter, and Rachel Carson College students, including support for non-native English speakers and students with disabilities.
Offers writing consultation services and tutoring for Oakes, Kresge, Porter, and Rachel Carson College students, including support for non-native English speakers and students with disabilities.
Slug Support Program
deanofstudents.ucsc.edu/slug-support/program
Promotes early intervention with students of concern and supports student retention through support networks and provision of resources. Students and instructors alike can refer students to Slug Support services.
Promotes early intervention with students of concern and supports student retention through support networks and provision of resources. Students and instructors alike can refer students to Slug Support services.
Basic Needs
basicneeds.ucsc.edu
An online hub for food, housing, health & wellness, financial security, and other basic needs resources.
An online hub for food, housing, health & wellness, financial security, and other basic needs resources.
Campus Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE)
care.ucsc.edu
Provides free and confidential support, advocacy, resources, and violence prevention education.
Provides free and confidential support, advocacy, resources, and violence prevention education.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
caps.ucsc.edu
Promotes student mental health and wellbeing through support groups, workshops, individual therapy, Let’s Talk drop-in consultations, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Promotes student mental health and wellbeing through support groups, workshops, individual therapy, Let’s Talk drop-in consultations, crisis intervention, and referrals.
Promoting Student Mental Health: A Guide for UC Faculty & Staff
www.ucop.edu
A guide for responding to students in distress and reducing stress and anxiety in teaching and learning environments.
A guide for responding to students in distress and reducing stress and anxiety in teaching and learning environments.
Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP)
shop.ucsc.edu
Provides opportunities for students to explore and enhance their health and wellness as they pursue their academic goals.
Provides opportunities for students to explore and enhance their health and wellness as they pursue their academic goals.