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Supporting Students through Challenges

The end of the semester can be challenging for your students (and yourself). The Office of Student Assistance and Support provides guides to help you navigate student absences, life events, academic complaints, and general concerns such as:

  • Talking with Students.
  • Absences from Class.
  • Helping a Student with Anxiety.
Refer a student you are concerned about and OSAS will connect them with resources. You can also access OSAS services for yourself. The Graduate & Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz is a great place to start.

Responding to Academic Misconduct

As the lead instructor of your course, you may be responding to academic misconduct. See examples of academic misconduct in this resource from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
 
 

Proctoring Exams

If you are proctoring exams this finals season, tips and best practices can help you run a fair and equitable exam session.

This resource comes from the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

How to Enter & Submit Final Grades

As an LSA, submitting final grades is likely one of your responsibilities. The Office of the Registrar provides a step-by-step guide to entering grades in Faculty Center.

For Your Next Course

Streamline preparation and strengthen your course design with resources from the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative:

  • Course Planning and Design Tools.
  • Making Your Syllabus More Inclusive.
  • Inclusive Canvas Setup Guide.

Returning TA Workshop by L&S


Looking for a professional development workshop designed for TAs with prior teaching experience? The Returning TA Workshop by L&S, which will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, is an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss common teaching challenges in a supportive environment, and advance your teaching practice. All sessions are led by experienced TAs. Registration for the Fall 2026 event will open in July 2026. More details can be found on our website.

Important Dates for the End of the Semester

Study day: May 2, 2026 (Saturday)
Exams: May 3 (Sunday) – May 8 (Friday), 2026
Commencement: May 9 (Saturday), Bachelor’s, Master’s, Law
Grading deadline: May 11 (Monday), 2026
Learning Forward is brought to you by the L&S TA Training & Support Team.