HON-H 200 Intro to Honors Teaching Assistant Program

Be a teaching assistant for HON-H 200

HON-H 200 Introduction to Honors teaching assistants will develop leadership and communication skills as they help students new to the Honors College develop their identity as honors students; make connections with honors peers, faculty, and staff; and plan their honors journey in and out of the classroom.

Peer teaching assistants will:

  • Develop or improve communication skills in the following areas:
    • Interpersonal communication
    • Developing and delivering presentations
    • Leadership
    • Empathy and listening skills
    • Decision-making
    • Collaboration
    • Providing honest feedback
  • Be a positive role model to their students
  • Help students become connected to the Honors College
  • Develop a professional relationship with students and faculty
  • Enhance knowledge of Honors College and campus resources

Responsibilities of HON-H 200 teaching assistants

All teaching assistants for HON-H 200 are expected to:

  • Participate in all peer teaching assistant training sessions (takes place in January before the start of the spring semester)
  • Attend all HON-H 200 class sessions (75 minutes per class for 10 weeks)
  • Work with faculty member to develop weekly team-building activities
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of course programming
  • Plan and facilitate two panel discussions for HON-H 200 students in collaboration with other honors peer teaching assistants and honors scholars
  • Provide mentoring, support, and resources for HON-H 200 students
  • Contact HON-H 200 students outside of class at least one to two times (about 20 students)

How to become a teaching assistant for HON-H 200

Eligibility

Eligible students will have:

  • Completed at least one year in the Honors College
  • Be in good academic standing
  • Make satisfactory progress toward graduation with honors

Application process

Applications open early in the fall semester. Finalists will be selected for an interview and selections will be made by the end of the fall semester for a spring semester start.

Teaching assistants may participate up to four semesters and are eligible to earn a leadership designation on the Record by completing a required survey and reflection.

Need more info?

If you still have questions, please email iuihc@iu.edu.