Workshop 5 “How to be approachable, fair and professional at the same time” - Hold effective office hours, know about FERPA regulations, grade fairly, minimize complaints, and optimize and use your syllabus to enhance your professionalism.

• Overview and resources of important UW rules and regulations.
• How can they affect or back up your performance as a teaching assistant?
• Case studies and useful strategies: You are not alone!
• Holding efficient office hours & conversational tools for office hour visits.