CRLT provides resources and support to members of the U-M Ann Arbor community who provide training and professional development to the University’s Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs)

Please note: Programs and services specifically for the College of Engineering community are provided by CRLT-Engin. GSIs in the College of Engineering should use CRLT-Engin teaching orientations, and teaching consultation/observation services.

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To receive CRLT’s regular communications about GSI training related matters at U-M, please fill out this information form so that we can add you to our mailing lists.

Reach out for a Consultation

CRLT is always available to consult with the U-M Ann Arbor campus community on GSI training practices and processes. To request a consultation please submit this Google: GSI Training Consultation Request

Review Resources

Use the links below to review orientations, programs and services for GSIs as well as resources and scheduled programs for the U-M GSI training community. We invite you to take special note of CRLT’s comprehensive E-Guide* for GSI Training and Development at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.

• Campus-Wide GSI Teaching Orientation and Engineering GSI Teaching Orientation

  • For more information about GSITO specifically for staff and faculty who directly support GSI training in their home departments, please take a look at our Guide to GSITO for GSI Contacts

• Programs for GSIs and Graduate Students and Programs for GSIs and Graduate Students in Engineering
• Programs for the GSI Training Community (e.g., Graduate Student Mentors (GSMs), Faculty and Staff Coordinators of GSI Training)
• E-Guide* for GSI Training and Development at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, with sections on:
  • Appointing GSIs
  • Supporting GSIs via CRLT Services
  • Supporting GSIs via Unit Graduate Student Mentors (GSM): How to set up a unit GSM program
  • Planning a Unit GSI Development Program, including a curated list of resources to support inclusive and equity-focused teaching practices
  • Resources for Developing Effective Instructional Teams
  • Providing Feedback to GSIs for Instructional Development

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