New Tutor and DoS Training

The following resources are available for training new Directors of Studies or Tutors:

Director of Studies Training

• DoS training template - a presentation designed for Colleges to adapt as needed, to provide training to their new Directors of Studies which consolidates the following resources.
• DoS role description
• DoS Timeline
• DoS in-tray exercise
• Records Management
• Plagiarism
• Mitigating Bias
• Support for staff in student-facing roles
• CamCORS support
• CamSIS support

Tutor Training

• Tutor training template - a presentation designed for Colleges to adapt as needed, to provide training to their new Tutors which consolidates the following resources.
• Guide to Tutoring
• Tutor case studies
• Timeline for Tutors
• Guidelines for Listening
• Records Management
• Guidance on utilising University financial support funds
• Plagiarism
• Mitigating Bias
• General information for Tutors from the UCS 
• General information for Students from the UCS
• A brief guide on Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
• Guidance on intermission
• Support for staff in student-facing roles
• Guidance on confidentiality

Video links:

• Video: the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre
• Video: Introduction to Mental Health Advice Service
• Video: Sexual Harassment and Violence Adviser
• Video: Racial & Religious Discrimination Adviser
• Video: Tutors and Finance
• Video: a guide to undergraduate supervisions

Further training

The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning facilitates a wide range of training, such as on admissions interviewing and supervising.