First Steps

• Teach COMS 103

• Attend G.I.F.T.S. Panels at NCA

• Attend G.I.F.T.S. Panels at Regional Conferences

• Consult with advanced TAs about teaching strategies and techniques

Second Steps

• Take Pro-Sems in COMS 205, 206, 215, and/or 235

• Submit & Present G.I.F.T.S. Paper at a Regional Conference

• Volunteer to Review G.I.F.T.S. Paper at Next Year's Regional Conference

Third Steps

• Request to teach COMS classes for which you took Pro-Sem

• Offer to serve as a TA in COMS 110 or COMS 342

• Submit & Present G.I.F.T.S. Paper at NCA

• Volunteer to Review G.I.F.T.S. Papers at Next Year's NCA

Fourth Steps and Beyond

• Request to teach COMS 110 or 342

• Request to teach COMS class in the Area of Your Dissertation

• Respond to G.I.F.T.S. at a Regional Conference or at NCA