All nonnative English speaking TAs must demonstrate proficiency in spoken
English appropriate to the demands of their teaching assistantship. Levels
of proficiency are rated on a 1 to 5 scale based on SPEAK Test scores or successful completion of GRAD 5102 and GRAD 5105. The chart below illustrates the
various TA duties appropriate to each level.
| Duties |
ELP Rating |
Eligibility |
| Teaching |
1 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 2 |
Eligible to hold position while enrolled in GRAD 5105 |
| 3 |
Eligible to hold position while enrolled in GRAD 5105 |
| 4 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
| 5 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
| Leading Lab or Recitation |
1 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 2 |
Eligible to hold position while enrolled in GRAD 5105 |
| 3 |
Eligible to hold position while enrolled in GRAD 5105 |
| 4 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
| 5 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
| Tutoring or holding office hours |
1 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 2 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 3 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 4 |
Eligible to hold positionwhile enrolled in GRAD 5102 |
| 5 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
| Grading |
1 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 2 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 3 |
Eligible to hold position |
| 4 |
Eligible to hold position while enrolled in GRAD 5102 |
| 5 |
Not eligible to hold position at this time |
Graduate students can improve their English Language Proficiency rating in two ways:
By taking the SPEAK test. Test scores correspond to ELP ratings thusly:
By satisfactory completion of classroom communication courses with the Center
for Teaching and Learning Services:
