Important Dates
| Preceptorial Assistant Important Dates (Spring 2012)
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Tuesday, February 14th |
PA Informational Session (12:15 p.m., UC 107) |
Thursday, February 16th |
PA Informational Session (12:15 p.m., UC 107) |
Friday, February 17th |
PA Informational Session (3:00 p.m., UC 107) |
Tuesday, February 21st |
PA Informational Session (1:15 p.m. in UC 107) |
Wednesday, February 22nd |
PA Informational Session (7:00 p.m., UC 107) |
Thursday, February 23rd |
PA Informational Session (1:15 p.m., UC 107) |
Thursday, March 1st |
PA APPLICATIONS DUE (5:00 p.m., UC 114) |
| March 14th-28th | PA Interviews Held |
| Monday, April 2nd | PAs Notified |
Description
The major purpose of the undergraduate PA position is to support faculty Preceptors throughout the fall semester in fostering a successful educational and developmental experience for all first year students. Each PA will be assigned to and responsible for a particular Preceptorial class. The PA is expected to serve as a mentor for first year students and as a liaison and facilitator for faculty Preceptors.
Qualifications:
Undergraduates who wish to serve as PAs must be nominated by the faculty and screened by a selection committee consisting of faculty, students, and staff from Student Affairs and Residence Life. Ordinarily, only those students with a minimum grade point average of 3.00 will be considered. Qualified students must have full-time status and be in good conduct standing at USD.
Duties:
- Participation in training workshops organized by the Preceptorial Assistant Council (PAC).
- Communication with Preceptorial group during the summer prior to fall enrollment.
- Participation in Torero Days (Orientation) activities associated with one’s PA assignment.
- Maintain ongoing communication with one’s Preceptorial group during the Fall semester.
- Maintain ongoing communication with one’s faculty Preceptor during the Fall semester.
- Monitor Preceptees’ participation in co-curricular activities (e.g., FRESH@USD workshops).
- Assist with the planning and implementation of a co-curricular event(s) (e.g., community service, field trip, hike, barbeque).
- Submit monthly reports to PAC in the fall semester.
Benefits:
- PAs will earn one unit of credit in Honors 497: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant.
