Programming for College Teaching Development
For Graduate Teaching Assistants and Graduate Students Interested in Teaching
The South Dakota State University Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence provides graduate teaching assistants and graduate students interested in teaching careers in higher education with a wide array of professional development opportunities.
Teaching Assistant Orientation
Teaching Orientation prepares all graduate teaching assistants, new and returning, ways to start the semester effectively. By attending, GTAs learn management and instructional strategies to implement during the first class or lab sessions that will foster a culture of learning and respect and set a positive tone for the entire semester. GTAs leave orientation motivated to teach effectively, knowing that the university values their contributions to student learning. The Teaching Orientation can be used as a “workshop” to earn the Practice I – Certificate of College Teaching Development.
Certifications of College Teaching Development
Through this certification program the Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence assists departments with the enhancement of the level of instruction provided by Ƶ Graduate Teaching Assistants and ensures high standards of quality for our students. This program provides Graduate Teaching Assistants the opportunity to gain recognition for their participation and completion of specific professional development opportunities. Upon successful completion, Graduate Teaching Assistants are publicly recognized at a reception honoring their outstanding accomplishments.
In order to receive this distinction, requirements are provided on the CPETE website within the Graduate Teaching Assistants Opportunities tab. To get started, please email Kevin Sackreiter to request the enrollment instructions.
For more information regarding these offerings, please contact:
Kevin Sackreiter, Ed.D., executive director | Center for Professional Enrichment and Teaching Excellence
Briggs Library 126 | 605-688-6413 | Kevin.Sackreiter@sdstate.edu