Course Support and Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a nationally recognized student assistance program to improve student performance and increase retention. A partnership between Sanger and campus professors, SI targets historically difficult (high D, F, and drop rate) entry-level courses by offering students regularly scheduled modified discussion sections.  These discussion sections, led by Sanger-trained graduate and undergraduate students (SI leaders), are designed to help students master academic course concepts while increasing their learning strategies relevant to the course. Sanger’s SI program has two distinct purposes: in addition to the student support provided, there is an emphasis on training and preparing graduate students to support student learning outcomes through effective classroom management and teaching. Support is provided to approximately 80 discussion sections (30 courses) by 70 SI leaders. Sanger staff also employ graduate-level Supplemental Instructor Supervisors (“Supers”) to oversee its SIs in various departments. SI discussion sessions occur in campus classrooms reserved by leaders and program administrators at the beginning of the semester. SI sessions do not take place over the summer.

CSI Team:

1. Kate Molina-Gallo, Supplemental Instruction (STEM) Coordinator
2. Stephanie Craven, Supplemental Instruction (Liberal Arts) Coordinator
3. Mitchell Shotts, Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
4. Doeun Kim (SI Graduate Assistant)