UGCA

Undergraduate course assistants (UGCA’s) give undergraduates an opportunity to provide instructional support for undergraduate courses. UGCA’s are a valuable part of many CNS course teaching teams, as they can provide supportive, relatable academic assistance for students. Serving as a UGCA can be a great way to build your resume and gain valuable leadership experience, all while helping other students succeed and thrive in their CNS coursework.

TXA often looks for UGCAs who have taken multiple courses in the discipline and received high grades. In addition, we look for students who are passionate about helping othHereers learn and who demonstrate great communication skills. In addition to applying via the process above, you can let faculty who teach courses with UGCAs know that you are interested in the position. You should be polite and professional with such contacts and provide details about why you would be a standout Undergraduate Course Assistant. If you did particularly well in a course with UGCAs, it can be very effective to reach out to that faculty member and let them know your interest in serving as a UGCA.

If you decide that you are ready to take the next steps to becoming a UGCA please fill out the qualtrics form here.

UGCA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What would I do as a UGCA?

What would I do as a UGCA?

When hired, your faculty instructor would provide you details on the specific duties for your UGCA assignment. The following is a list of the types of responsibilities that Textiles and Apperals UGCA’s might be charged with:

Facilitate class activities (answer questions, check-in with groups, distribute supplies, etc.)
Grade assignments
Hold office hours
Run discussion section (under the direct supervision of the instructor of record)
Run laboratory section (under the direct supervision of the instructor of record)
Run supplementary review sessions
Prepare review guides or supplementary problem sets
Prepare and set up laboratory supplies
Prepare instructional materials and make copies
Assist with exam proctoring (under the direct supervision of the instructor of record)

How am I compensated for serving as a UGCA?

How am I compensated for serving as a UGCA?

TXA UGCA’s are hourly positions. You will fill out weekly timesheets and you will be paid according to the University’s Semi-Monthly payroll calendar found here. The starting pay rate is $13.00 per hour.

How will I be trained to be a UGCA?

How will I be trained to be a UGCA?

To access and participate in the CNS training offered at the start of every semester, you can self-enroll to this Canvas course at: https://utexas.instructure.com/enroll/DD4G6K

Additional training will be provided at the start of each semester by Brandon Crabtree, who will reach out to applicants with details as the semester approaches.

What do I do if I have a problem with my faculty supervisor while serving as a UGCA?

What do I do if I have a problem with my faculty supervisor while serving as a UGCA?

If you are unable to resolve your problem with your supervisor directly, then you should reach out to Brandon Crabtree via email at brandon.crabtree@austin.utexas.edu. As an employee of UT Austin, you have the right to be treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

What university resources are available to help support students in my course?

What university resources are available to help support students in my course?

The following are some great resources for you to know about so that you might appropriately direct the students in your course to these support offerings.

Quick Reference Guide to UT Student Resources

Sanger Learning Center: If a student needs tutoring or ideas for improving their study strategies, tell them to visit the Sanger Learning Center in Jester (JES A332). They are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Learning Center has peer academic coaches, one-on-one and group tutoring, and a variety of workshops. They also provide writing services to graduate students! Visit their website: http://ugs.utexas.edu/slc.

University Writing Center: If a student would like help revising a paper or report, let them know about the University Writing Center. A consultant at the UWC will not edit or proofread a student’s paper. Instead, they ‘teach students how to revise, edit, and proofread their own work more accurately and efficiently.’ Students can schedule a one-on-one consultation at http://uwc.utexas.edu/.

Study groups: Students who would like to study together in a group can reserve a Group Study Room at the PCL: http://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/pcl/roompolicy.html. Other resources provided by UT Libraries one-on-one consultations with research librarians and a variety of workshops. Be sure to check out the website: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/.