{"id":1848,"date":"2026-06-30T19:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/?page_id=1848"},"modified":"2026-07-27T06:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T06:00:01","slug":"gta-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/gta-training\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/1782755322755-420f4337-8124-4534-ba02-1d426fcf0705_1.jpg\" alt=\"A web banner featuring a male instructor presenting in a classroom setting with a digital display in the background. On the left, a blue graphic box includes the MTSU logo and the text &quot;Graduate Teaching Assistant Training.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-1880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/1782755322755-420f4337-8124-4534-ba02-1d426fcf0705_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/1782755322755-420f4337-8124-4534-ba02-1d426fcf0705_1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/1782755322755-420f4337-8124-4534-ba02-1d426fcf0705_1-768x244.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University-Wide Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Program prepares graduate teaching assistants to contribute effectively to student learning and success at MTSU and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through foundational preparation in teaching, assessment, instructional practice, professional responsibilities, and university expectations, the program promotes a consistent, high-quality learning experience while building confidence, effectiveness, and transferable professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Program Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4-1024x324.png\" alt=\"A graphic featuring four rounded informational cards arranged in a grid, detailing the core goals of a program: Effective Teaching, Classroom Confidence, Professional Practice, and Teaching Community.\" class=\"wp-image-1943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4-1024x324.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4-768x243.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4-1536x486.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895-x-600-px-4.png 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0\">What to Expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3-1024x119.png\" alt=\"A five-step process flow chart showing the progression of the program: Application, followed by Selection, then Six Interactive Workshops, followed by Recognition of Completion, which is linked to the final step of Developing Your Teaching Portfolio\n\" class=\"wp-image-1947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3-1024x119.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3-768x89.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3-1536x178.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-1895-x-220-px-3.png 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants complete a series of interactive on-campus workshops supported by supplemental Canvas resources. The program combines practical instruction, discussion, reflection, and application to prepare graduate teaching assistants for successful teaching experiences at MTSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Benefits to Participants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0\">Strengthen teaching skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase confidence in the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn effective instructional and assessment strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with graduate teaching assistants and faculty from across campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a stipend of $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn a \u201cInstructional Excellence for Graduate Teaching Assistants\u201d digital badge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort are now being accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itdwebapps.mtsu.edu\/DFPassThrough\/DFCasSSOAuth?TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f24329dfe-bdb3-4573-a437-40e359bc186d\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fall 2026 Deadline: August 3rd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Fall Program Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">All modules will be held on Fridays from 12:30-4:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3-1024x238.jpg\" alt=\"A schedule banner listing six educational modules with dates. Modules cover topics from teaching foundations to the teacher-scholar role, running from August 28 to November 13.\n\" class=\"wp-image-2061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3-1024x238.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3-768x178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3-1536x357.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/07\/CGS-Website-Banner-Image-1895x440-3.jpg 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Participants are expected to attend all six workshops and complete the associated assignments to be eligible for the digital badge and the participation stipend.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0\">Faculty &amp; Graduate Program Directors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-mtsunavy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fabf20389ba9ae8604ba7ebfa2a960ac wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who to Recommend<\/strong>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Identify and recommend graduate teaching assistants who would benefit from structured instructional training beyond what your department offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-mtsunavy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f87203d4196943b51443c94cbe2ea8c7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What This Program Provides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Foundational teaching, instructional, and professional development applicable across disciplines. Complements department-specific preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"faculty-container container\">        <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        $(function(){\n            $('.faculty-block .faculty-image').each(function(){\n                var img = $(this).css('background-image').replace('url(','').replace(')','').replace(\/\\\"\/gi, \"\").replace(\/\\'\/gi, \"\");\n                var block = $(this);\n\n                $('<img\/>').attr('src',img).load(function() {\n                    $(block).attr('rel',(this.height\/this.width).toFixed(3));\n                    if((this.height\/this.width).toFixed(3) <= 1.235) {\n                        $(block).addClass('faculty-horizontal-tab');\n                        $(block).addClass('faculty-horizontal');\n                        if((this.height\/this.width).toFixed(3) >= .900) {\n                            $(block).addClass('faculty-equal-ratio');\n                        }\n                    }\n                    $(this).remove();\n                });\n            });\n        });\n        <\/script>\n        <div class=\"clear\"><!--x--><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">For more information, please contact <a href=\"mailto:GTA.Training@mtsu.edu\"><strong>GTA.Training@mtsu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0\">Program Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px.png\" alt=\"Dr. Racha El Kadiri Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1868\" style=\"width:109px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Racha El Kadiri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Associate Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. David Nelson Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1869\" style=\"width:109px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. David Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Biology Chair, Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">   Module Developers and Facilitators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-2.png\" alt=\"Dr. Samantha Johnson Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:101px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Samantha Johnson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-4.png\" alt=\"Dr. Kate Lisbeth Pantelides Headhsot\" class=\"wp-image-1872\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:104px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Kate Lisbeth Pantelides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-3.png\" alt=\"Dr. John Lando Carter Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:103px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. John Lando Carter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-5.png\" alt=\"Dr. Grant E. Gardner Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1876\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:103px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Grant E. Gardner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-6.png\" alt=\"Dr. Rebecca L. Siepelt-Theimann Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1875\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:103px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Rebecca L. Seipelt-Theimann<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ae30e677 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/06\/Contact-Photo-200-x-400-px-7.png\" alt=\"Dr. Jenn Caputo Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.75002393489708;width:104px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Jenn Caputo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mission The University-Wide Graduate Teaching Assistant Training Program prepares graduate teaching assistants to contribute effectively to student learning and success at MTSU and beyond. Through foundational preparation in teaching, assessment, instructional practice, professional responsibilities, and university expectations, the program promotes a consistent, high-quality learning experience while building confidence, effectiveness, and transferable professional skills. 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