Supplemental Instruction - Academic Support and Success

JSU's Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program is accredited by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction! This credential is a testament to the SI team's hard work and dedication to providing quality academic support to students. We invite you to click the link to learn more about the International Center for Supplemental Instruction and how its accreditation will benefit JSU's SI Program.

SI Coordinator

Alysia Pace
Library, 2nd Floor
256-782-8225
alpace@jsu.edu

What is Supplemental Instruction?

Supplemental Instruction (SI), was created at the University of Missouri-Kansas City by Deanna C. Martin.
A non-remedial approach to learning that supports students toward academic success by integrating “what to learn” with “how to learn.”
SI consists of regularly scheduled; voluntary, out-of-class group study sessions driven by students’ needs.
Sessions are facilitated by trained peer leaders who utilize collaborative activities to ensure peer-to-peer interaction in small groups.
SI is implemented in high-risk courses in consultation with academic staff and is supported and evaluated by a trained supervisor.

What are SI Leaders (SILs)?

SI Leaders are “near peers”.
SI Leaders are students themselves who have taken the class before and earned a high grade in the course. Faculty typically recommends the Leaders who facilitate the SI sessions. SI Leaders undergo a vigorous training process.
SI Leaders are prepared to share with students how to effectively study for the course.
SI Leaders attend the same class sessions with the students, taking notes and listening closely to the professor. The SI Leader is supervised by the program coordinator.
What Are SI Leaders (SILs)

What's the difference between tutoring and SI?

Tutoring	Both	SI
Identifies and helps individual students that need additional assistance in general course topics Tutors are knowledgeable in specific course subjects Students attend scheduled appointments or drop-in hours Tutors assist on an individual, case-by-case need request Tutoring focuses on general course content Tutoring promotes individual learning and confidence The goal of tutoring is to facilitate student success and resolve immediate academic needs	Free Provides academic support Improves students' grades Facilitates learning Trained in collaborative learning and study techniques	Identifies historically difficult course and provides group learning sessions with a leader who has successfully completed the course SI leaders conduct study sessions based on the content presented in the class lectures SI leaders provide on-going assistance to students enrolled in the course throughout the semester SI focuses on content, learning/study strategies, and internalization of course content t ensure a passing grade in the class SI promotes student interaction and mutual support between classmates The goal of the SI program is to help students improve overall academic performance and graduation/retention rates

How can I attend sessions?

Check the SI schedule on the Student Success Page
Your SI Leader will provide you with the session's location
SI Sessions are drop-in, no need to schedule an appointment

How can I become an SI Leader?

Have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or above
Received a grade of “A” or “B” in the course you wish to lead SI
Submit an application
Obtain a recommendation from a JSU faculty member in the designated subject area you are wishing to be an SI Leader
Contact SI Coordinator once you have submitted your application
Be able to flexibly work up to 15 hours per week
Earn $12 per hour

SI Leader Sessions & Office Hours

SI sessions are drop-in only; there is no need for an appointment. Appointments may be scheduled for SI office hours through JSU Navigate or the Navigate student app.

Spring 2023 SI Schedule

Spring 2023 SI Schedule PDF

For questions and information, contact Alysia Pace at alpace@jsu.edu.

Fall 2022 SI Outcome Data

Course/Section	Instructor	SI Leader	Percentage of Participant Attendance	SI Participant Average Grade Outcome	Non SI Participant Average Grade Outcome
ACC 200-002	Dr. Taleah Collum	Victoria Collum	30%	C	C
AE 211-001	Matthew Rosser	Nibhal Tamrakar	2%	C	B
BY 101-005	Andrew Parris	Sergio Guerrero	10%	B	C
BY 101-008	Andrew Parris	Kabita Kunwar	13%	B	C
BY 101-009	Natalie Forte	Destiny Smith	4%	C	B
BY 263-007	Leanne Lister	Luke Reed	36%	B	C
BY 264-004	James Rayburn	Curtis Wright	20%	A	B
BY 373-001	Dr. Mijitaba Hamissou	Ashlynn Abernathy	52%	B	B
CS 230-004	Dr. Arup Ghosh	Apeksha Dahal	12%	B	C
CY 105-003	Ansuree Mukherjee	MaCalaah Johnson	17%	B	C
EC 221-004	Hankins, William	Dylan Gibson	25%	C	D
EC 222-001	Dr. Cynthia McCarty	Anshika Mittal	31%	D	C
EC 222-002	Dr. Cynthia McCarthy	Dylan Gibson	6%	B	D
MS 112-003	Marcus Shell	Nibhal Tamrakar	4%	A	F
MS 112-013	Dr. Jeffrey Dodd	Kabita Kunwar	18%	C	D
MS 112-020	Sharon Padgett	Apeksha Dahal	4%	A	B
MS 113-003	Dr. Edwin Smith	Lucas Saone	54%	D	C
MS 125-003	Dr. Edwin Smith	Lucas Saone	20%	C	C
MS 126-002	Dr. Edwin Smith	Divash Pokharel	20%	C	D
MS 302-001	Dr. Janice Case	Divash Pokharel	8%	A	C