3341-3-14. International teaching assistant language policy-graduate

(A) Policy statement and purpose

This policy describes the international teaching assistant language policy.

(B) Policy

(1) Oral proficiency for graduate assistants/fellows who provide classroom-related services and whose native language is not English

According to BGSU policy and section 3345.281, in this revise code all graduate assistants who serve in instructional capacities (teaching, tutoring, laboratory sections, etc.) who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate that they are orally proficient in the English language prior to working with students. Prospective graduate assistants who fulfill the above instructional responsibilities listed in this policy (here forward referred to as teaching assistants) can demonstrate this proficiency by either providing an appropriate TOEFL iBT score or by completing the ESOL program's ITA (international teaching assistant) test.*

It is the responsibility of each department to ensure that all non-native English speaking teaching assistants receive clearance before beginning their assistantship duties and that all teaching assistants who are required to take ITA classes do so in the appropriate semesters. Departments should refer to the procedures posted on the ESOL program's website.

*Teaching assistants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents only need to demonstrate English proficiency if they do not have an undergraduate/graduate degree from a U.S. institution.

Date: January 2015

Effective: 3/24/2015
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3345
Rule Amplifies: 3345