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Last Update: January 30th, 2013
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Supplemental Instruction Positions
The Learning Assistance Center is currently hiring for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are selected from among the university's most accomplished students. SI Leaders are assigned to historically difficult courses to develop review sessions designed to integrate what to learn with how to learn.
SI Leader Qualifications:
- A University GPA of 3.3 or above is required. SI leaders must maintain a 3.3 University GPA and a 3.0 Term GPA in order to remain eligible for employment
- A grade of B+ or above in the selected course is required; prior enrollment with the professor who is scheduled to teach the selected course is preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (to be determined by the SI Coordinator) are required
Primary Activities:
- Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings
- Conduct review sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through SI Leader training
- Hold weekly office hours
- Provide extra SI sessions and/or marathon sessions as necessary (e.g. prior to examinations)
- Ascertain course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with course instructor
- Model successful student behaviors for those enrolled in the course
- Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and other student complaints
- Act as a representative for the SI program on campus
SI Leader Application Instructions:
- Download and complete the SI application
- Download Applicant Reference Forms, complete applicant information, and send to references; request references return forms directly to applicant in a sealed envelope
- Submit application, resume, default degree audit, and three completed reference forms to the Learning Assistance Center, Attn: Supplemental Instruction Program
The LAC requires a completed SI application packet in order to be considered. Questions about the SI program, position availabilities, or the application process should be directed to Jaime Sperandio.
2013-2014 Courses Include*:
- BIOL 1081-1082
- BIOL 2001C-2002C
- BIOL 2081C
- BIOL 2031C
- CHEM 1020
- CHEM 1030-1031
- CHEM 1040-1041
- CHEM 2040-2041
- PHYS 1051-1052
- NBSN 3001C
- NBSN 2005
- NBSN 2007
*Course requests are currently being assessed. Additional courses may be added.
