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Graduate Council Policy on Appointments and Mentoring of Graduate Student Instructors [pdf]
This is the full-length version of Berkeley's policies with regard to GSI preparation, oversight, and assessment. A summarized version of the policies can be found on this website.

What You Need to Know About Being a GSR, GSI, Reader, or Tutor [pdf]
This handout, updated regularly by the Graduate Division, provides vital information about the types of employment available to graduate students, relevant policies, and the qualifications and duties of each step in the GSI series.

Collective Bargaining Agreement
Agreement between the Regents of the University of California and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), AFL-CIO. This agreement applies to all GSI, Reader, and Tutor appointments.

Online Course on Professional Standards and Ethics in Teaching
This course introduces GSIs to policies, practices, and standards that all instructors need to know in order to perform their responsibilities professionally and ethically.All new GSIs are required to successfully complete this course by the end of the third week of teaching.