Center for Teaching and Learning

Resources for TA/CA/IA/TFs

Do you want to learn more about teaching and learning?

• Brandeis University Center for Teaching and Learning

  • Email: ctl@brandeis.edu

  • Phone: 781-736-4642

  • CTL workshops and events 

  • Seminars and workshops specifically for graduate students

Do you suspect a student of cheating on a test or plagiarizing an assignment?

• Information on academic integrity: Student Rights and Community Standards: Section 4. Maintenance of Academic Integrity

• If you suspect a student of academic dishonesty or violating academic integrity, speak with your faculty member about it, and they may fill out and submit an Academic Integrity Reporting Form.

Links where you can find out how to deal with some challenging issues/ knotty problems in the classroom

• How should I handle inappropriate or disruptive classroom dynamics?

  • Navigating difficult moments (from Harvard University)

• How do I address comments that seem to be racist, sexist, homophobic, etc?

  • Classroom dynamics (from Harvard University)

Did you witness or learn about some form of sexual discrimination or harassment affecting your student?

• If you are aware of or concerned about a student experiencing sexual harassment or violence, speak with your faculty member about it, and they may contact the Office of Equal Opportunity directly at 781-736-4806 or oeo@brandeis.edu. They may also file a claim using our secure EthicsPoint online reporting portal.

• Students can also report to the Dean of Students Office (781-736-3600 or deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu).

• Confidential resources: If you would like to discuss an incident of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, but do not want to notify the University, you should contact a confidential resource:

  • Student Confidential Resources

    • Prevention, Advocacy and Resource Center (PARC)

      • 781-736-3371

      • 781-736-3370 (24/7 hotline)

      • parc@brandeis.edu

    • Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)

      • 781-736-3730

      • 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)

      • bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)

    • Brandeis Health Center

      • 781-736-3333 (for emergencies on campus - off campus call 911)

      • 781-736-3677 (for appointments) or through the secure patient portal

      • 781-239-1948 (for after hours consultation)

    • Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)

    • University Ombuds

      • 781-736-2265

      • brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu

  • Staff and Faculty Confidential Resources

    • Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)

    • University Ombuds

      • 781-736-2265

      • brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

      • 800-624-5544 (available 24/7)

      • www.ndbh.com (username: brandeis university)

Is your student struggling with mental health issues?

• If you are concerned about a student experiencing mental health issues, speak with your faculty member about it first.

• Are you concerned about someone in our community? Please submit an I CARE Reporting Form and the Brandeis CARE Team will work quickly to assess the options based on the information provided. (when someone needs help, but not for emergencies)

• Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)

  • 781-736-3730

  • 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)

  • bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)

• Support at Brandeis has a comprehensive listing of support services.

• Resilience Resources has information focused on resiliency.

Do you or a student need accommodations?

• The Student Accessibility Support has information on how to request academic accommodations and non-academic accommodations.

  • Call 781-736-3470 or email access@brandeis.edu to schedule a meeting with an accessibility specialist.

• SAS offers a variety of supports, include (but not limited to):

  • Academic accommodations (e.g., classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, physical accommodations, alt-format materials).

  • Auxiliary aids and services (e.g., note takers, CART services, lecture recordings).

  • Non-academic accommodations (e.g., housing, dietary, parking, and accessible van transportation).

  • Peer support from SAS Fellows

  • Introductions and referrals to other campus resources.

• Accessibility Reporting Form (Includes access barriers and concerns about implementation of academic accommodations)

• Web Accessibility Reporting Email (Includes inaccessible web/digital content (or materials), such as missing video captions, low-contrast text and inaccessible PDFs)

Key emergency contacts on campus

• In case of an emergency, contact Public Safety at 781-736-3333 immediately.

  • Business line: 781-736-5000

  • Register for Emergency Notification