RE: [PSTUM-list] PSTUM Listserv

Eric, Thanks for letting us know about the Consortium of TA Developers listserv. Do you have a sense if the TA developers on the listserv are primarily housed in academic departments or in centers for teaching and learning? I ask because one of the reasons I started the PSTUM listserv is that there were a number of TA and faculty developers who resided *within mathematics departments* and weren't experiencing the kind of community and collaboration I knew was present (via POD and other organizations) for TA and faculty developers who resided in centers for teaching. I've been lucky enough to live in both worlds (math departments and centers for teaching), but I get the impression that's not often the case. Thanks again for mentioning this. I think there's fertile ground for connections between those doing department- and discipline-based TA and faculty development and those doing similar work outside departments. Derek -- Derek Bruff, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Vanderbilt Center for Teaching 116 Calhoun Hall / Box 351537, Station B Nashville, TN 37235 615-322-7290 / www.vanderbilt.edu/cft/ -----Original Message----- From: pstum-list-bounces(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu [mailto:pstum-list-bounces@lists.fas.harvard.edu] On Behalf Of Eric Kristensen Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 1:34 PM To: 'Preparing and Supporting Teachers of Undergraduate Mathematics' Subject: RE: [PSTUM-list] PSTUM Listserv Dear Derek, I know that you set up this list with STEM disciplines in mind. For those that are interested in a broader discussion of supporting TA's in their various roles at universities across North America, I might suggest taking a look at the Consortium of TA Developers list sponsored by the University of Guelph and hosted by Trevor Holmes, Educational Development Associate at Guelph's Teaching Support Service. This list was developed from conversations on the STLHE and POD lists. If you wish, you may subscribe by sending a message to listerv(a)listserv.uoguelph.ca containing the following information: SUB CTAD <full_name> At times the discussion is lively, at times it is minimal. It is there for people's needs; if you have a question or concern about TA and grad student development, feel free to post! Answers usually come in pretty quickly.... All the best, Eric _______________________________________________ PSTUM-list mailing list PSTUM-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu http://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/pstum-list