The bullet points below explain what details are needed for each field:

• Course/Assignment:

  • A list of courses with TAs from AY24-25 is provided. Check for accuracy for AY25-26, making adjustments as needed.

  • Add rows for any new TA positions for AY25-26, and list the course number and name.

  • For positions not associated with a course, please describe as needed (e.g., Learning Centers, course development)

  • A single course may be listed multiple times, if there are multiple appointment types for a course, e.g., head TA, different appointment percentages, etc.

• Fall/Spring # of TAs: Planned count of TAs per semester.

• Appt Structure: Briefly describe the structure of the position, e.g., number of discussions/labs. (ex: 4 discussions/TA)

• Appt %: Appointment percentage of each position.

• Position Status: Select from the options below.

  • Active - courses that are continuing to have TAs in 2025-26

  • Inactive - courses that will not have TAs in 2025-26

  • Pending - new TA positions for 2025-26

• Funding: Select from the options below.

  • TA 101 (this will be most positions)

  • Other (please provide detail in the Notes column)

• Notes: Add notes if modifying an existing position, or to add additional info as needed, such as other funding source.

• Date of last workload review: For use by L&S Admin staff, do not modify these dates.

At the top of each departmental TA Planning spreadsheet is a TA 101 Budget Balance Estimator. This will automatically update your balance estimate as you make changes to your TA plans in the spreadsheet.

Please note several important caveats:

• The budget estimate is based on the following columns: Fall # of TAs, Spring # of TAs, Appt %, and Funding. You must enter these accurately to receive an accurate budget estimate.
• The budget estimate assumes all TAs are paid at the standard rate. If you use multiple rates, such as a higher rate for head TAs, this tool will provide an underestimate of total costs.
• Reader/grader costs are not captured.