Texas Tech University

New TA & GPTI Workshop Agenda

Friday, August 22, 2025 

Agenda is subject to change.

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7:30 - 8:15 a.m. • Check-In

  • Allen Theatre | Student Union Building 

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8:15 - 8:45 a.m. • Welcome

  • Ronald L. Hendrick, Ph.D.
    Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

  • Mark A. Sheridan, Ph.D.
    Vice Provost for Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs & Dean of the Graduate School
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building 

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8:45 - 9:30 a.m. • The First Day of Class

  • Rob Stewart, Ed.D. - Professor - College of Media & Communication
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building 

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9:30 - 10:15 a.m. • EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING STUDENT CONFLICTS 

  • Jorge Iber, Ph.D. - Vice President, Campus Access and Engagement
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building

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10:15 - 10:25 a.m. • Break

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10:25 - 11:10 a.m. • Breakout Sessions

  • Engaging Students in the Classroom

    • Mike Lemon, Ph. D. - Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies & Instructional Development Coordinator
      Room TBA | Student Union Building

  • Today's College Student

    • Michelle Pearson, Ph.D. - Associate Chair, Associate Professor, Interior Design Program Director
      Department of Design
      Room TBA | Student Union Building

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11:10 - 11:15 a.m. • Break

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11:15 - 12:00 p.m. • Sexual Harassment Awareness/EEO Training

  • Kimberly Simon - Chief Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building

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12:00 - 1:30 p.m. • Lunch

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1:30 - 2:15 p.m. • Student Success, Avoiding Grade Appeals, FERPA

  • Todd Chambers, Ph.D. - Assistant Vice Provost for Academic & Career Advising
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building

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2:15 - 2:25 p.m. • Break

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2:25 - 3:05 p.m. • Breakout Sessions

Select one:

  • How the Writing Centers of TTU Can Support You and Your Students 

    • Jennifer Marciniak, Ph.D. - Director of the Graduate Writing Center
    • Tracy Givens, MA - Director of the Undergraduate Writing Center
      Room TBA | Student Union Building

  • Students with Disabilities

    • Speaker TBA
      Room TBA | Student Union Building

  • Engaging Students in the Classroom

    • Mike Lemon, Ph. D. - Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies & Instructional Development Coordinator
      Room TBA | Student Union Building

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3:05 - 3:15 p.m. • Break

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3:15 - 4:00 p.m. • Coping with Teaching Anxiety

  • Chris Browning, Ph.D. - Associate Professor, School of Financial Planning
    Allen Theatre | Student Union Building

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4:00 - 4:15 p.m. • Instructional Development Opportunities & Conclusion

  • Allen Theatre | Student Union Building

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TA & GPTI Workshop