Our webinar this week focused on a topic that we haven't covered before, but is really critical for faculty to manage large size courses. Dr. Lynda Mae shared her model for "recruiting, training and retaining Undergraduate TAs". Dr. Mae uses the UTAs to directly work with students, and allow grad students to work at a higher focused level. They hold office hours throughout the week, and answer the "24/7" question board to support evenings and weekends. She solicits feedback from them for improving the courses because they have a great perspective. She uses the group of UTAs to test instructions and rubrics for clarity.  Recruiting: Send personal emails to congratulate students with outstanding grades Work with the Advising staff to post an ad in newsletter, and put flyers in a hall Contact honors clubs, and specialty clubs Ask current TAs to recruit others Tip: Emphasize the benefits to them, including a letter for grad school, possibly volunteer h