Supplemental Instruction

SI Leader

  • Sophomore is the usual minimum
  • An overall GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) is required
  • A grade of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in the selected course is preferred; prior enrollment with the faculty member who is to teach the selected course is preferred
  • Content-competency (to be determined by the selected course faculty member) is required
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills (to be determined by the SI Supervisor) are required

  1. Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, and read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings
  2. Conduct at least two to three study sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through the SI Leader training workshop
  3. Regularly meet with the SI Supervisor for debrief sessions
    a. Discuss observations of the SI sessions
    b. Discuss the planning of SI sessions and use of a wide variety of learning strategies
    c. Notify SI Supervisor about problems or potential problems
  4. Assist SI Supervisor in training other SI Leaders
  5. Behave in a professional manner at all times

  1. Provide extra SI sessions and/or marathon sessions as necessary (e.g., prior to examinations)
  2. Ascertain course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with course faculty member or designated representative
  3. Meet with other campus SI Leaders and Supervisory Staff at scheduled meetings
  4. Other duties as assigned by the Director

  1. Complete necessary personnel paperwork
  2. Attend SI Leader training workshop prior to the beginning of each term
  3. Work with the SI Supervisor to select appropriate times and scheduling of SI sessions
  4. Make periodic announcements about the availability of the SI sessions to the students
  5. Ensure that the initial SI Survey, Midterm SI Feedback Survey and End-of-Course Survey are distributed and assist with data analysis
  6. Collect attendance data for every SI session, including student names, course title, date and time of session
  7. Assist SI Supervisor in the preparation of end-of-term reports and other reports as requested
  8. Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student complaints
  9. Model appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors to staff, students and others
  10. Provide your SI Supervisor with an up-to-date schedule of your SI sessions
  11. Notify your SI Supervisor in advance if you cannot conduct an SI session as scheduled
  12. Maintain regular working hours

Application

Name
What course(s) do you wish to be considered for as an SI Leader:
Did you successfully complete the course in which you wish to lead?