Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) involves utilizing a model student-peer who has recently and successfully completed a course to attend the course a second time and lead peer-facilitated study sessions over the course content outside of regular class hours. Since 1973, the data supporting the effectiveness of SI has remained consistent; on average, students who regularly attend SI sessions earn half to a full letter grade higher and earn D’s, F’s, and withdraw from courses less frequently than students who do not attend SI sessions (Dawson, 2014). Additionally, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, after years of implementing their supplemental instruction program, reported a 7.8 percentage point overall increase in retention and $1.6 million return on investment (Civitas Learning, 2019).
SI sessions are beneficial because they help students:
- Improve their understanding of basic concepts
- Compare notes with others
- Build relationships with classmates
- Develop study and learning strategies
- Test their knowledge before the professor does
SI sessions start the first or second week of class. Each SI leader will hold one review session per week. SI sessions are free. Students are encouraged to attend as many as they'd like; however, statistics show that the more students attend, the better their grades at the end of the semester.
SI Leaders:
SI leaders are current students who have been recommended by faculty that have previously earned a high grade in the course they have been hired to support. They attend class lectures, take notes, and are prepared to coach students on how to effectively study. SI leaders receive training and ongoing supervision from the Coordinator of Academic Support Services to enhance their skills on how to be an effective facilitator. During each SI session, SI leaders guide students through course concepts and shares strategies to enhance their success in the course.

Nankling Andrew
BIOL 200 (Section 01) - Dr. Tony Greenfield
Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria
Major: Biology
Classification: Junior
Sessions: Every Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm Student Center Conference Room (SC206)
Office Hours: Every Monday 2:00pm-3:00pm Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)

Kaelyn DeRoche
CHEM 231 (Section 01) - Dr. Benjamin Tokheim
Hometown: Superior, WI
Major: Biology
Classification: Junior
Sessions: Every Monday 5:30-6:30pm Library 3rd Floor
Office Hours: Every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)

Shane Rogers
ECON 202 (Section 01) - Dr. Steve Davis
Hometown: Storden, MN
Major: Computer Science
Classification: Sophomore
Sessions: Every Tuesday 4:00pm-5:00pm CH108
Office Hours: Every Monday 4:00pm-5:00pm CH108
Amanda Meyer
ENG 251 (Sections 01) - Dr. Lisa Lucas
Hometown: Paynesville, MN
Major: English Education
Classification: Senior
Sessions: Every Tuesday 12:30pm-1:30pm CH104
Office Hours: Every Thursday 12:30pm-1:30pm Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)
Alyssa Engels
MATH 150 (Section 01) - Dr. Heather Moreland
Hometown: Ivanhoe, MN
Major: Applied Computational Math and Chemistry
Classification: Senior
Sessions: Every Monday 3:00pm-4:00pm IL218
Office Hours: Every Wednesday 3:00pm-4:00pm IL218
Lesly Her
MATH 200 (Sections 01 & 02) - Dr. Wije Wijesiri
Hometown: Milroy, MN
Major: Justice Administration
Classification: Junior
Sessions: Every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm Math Learning Center (2nd Floor IL)
Office Hours: Every Wednesday 2:00pm-3:00pm Math Learning Center (2nd Floor IL)
Taylor Haberman
MGMT 101 (Sections 02) - John Rickgarn
Hometown: Brewster, MN
Major: Management
Classification: Sophomore
Sessions: Every Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)
Office Hours: Every Mondays 9:50am-10:50am Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)
Macie Langstraat
PSYC 101 (Sections 02 & 89) - Dr. Christine Olson
Hometown: Ankeny, IA
Major: Psychology
Classification: Senior
Sessions: Every Wednesday 1:30pm-2:30pm CH224
Office Hours: Every Thursday 1:45pm-2:45m Deeann Griebel Student Success Center (DGSSC)
Frequently Asked Questions:
If you have any questions or are interested in participating in SMSU's Supplemental Instruction program, please contact:
Hannah Kuno
Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Hannah.Kuno@SMSU.edu
507-537-6820
Dr. Laura Koenig
SI Faculty Liaison
Laura.Koenig@SMSU.edu
507-537-7315
References:
Civitas Learning (2019). Measuring Supplemental Instruction Direct Impact on Persistence. https://media.civitaslearning.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/Civitas_Learning _University_Missouri_Kansas_City_CASE_STUDY_Impact.pdf
Dawson, P., van der Meer, J., Skalicky, J., & Cowley, K. (2014). On the effectiveness of supplemental instruction: A systematic review of supplemental instruction and peer-assisted study sessions literature between 2001 and 2010. Review of Educational Research, 84(4). https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654314540007
University of Missouri-Kansas City FAQ. The International Center for Supplemental Instruction. (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2022, from https://info.umkc.edu/si/faq/
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