Supplemental Instruction
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Fall 2023 Hours and Contact Info
In-Person Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Remote Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Office Hours:
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jennifer Lobo
Program Coordinator, Tutoring Services
122 Student Success Center
937-775-2258
jennifer.lobo@wright.edu
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program that utilizes peer-assisted study sessions. SI sessions are regularly scheduled, informal review sessions in which students apply course content, actively use notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, practice test-taking strategies, and prepare for examinations. Students learn how to integrate course content and study skills while working together. The sessions are facilitated by SI leaders, students who have previously done well in the course and who attend all class lectures, take notes, and act as model students.
SI Sessions are for any student that wants to make studying for the course easier and more efficient. SI Sessions are offered at no additional cost and is open to anyone who is enrolled in the course. Studies have shown that students who attend these sessions regularly can expect to earn a final grade of at least a letter grade higher than those who did not attend the sessions.The Wright State Supplemental Instruction Program is coordinated by an International Center for Supplemental Instruction trained supervisor.
Supplemental Instruction Courses
Course | SI Leader | Instructor | SI Day | SI Time | Session Link/Location | Online/Face-to-Face |
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ANT 2100/3100 | Sierra Boney | Ritucci | Monday | 10:10-11:05am | 143 MS | Face-to-Face |
ANT 2100/3100 | Hannah Barrett and Khanzada Hasrat | Ritucci | Monday | 2:30-3:25 PM | 135 OH | Face-to-Face |
ANT 2100/3100 | Sierra Boney | Ritucci | Wednesday | 10:10-11:05 AM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
ANT 2100/3100 | Hannah Barrett and Khanzada Hasrat | Ritucci | Thursday | 3:30-4:30 PM | 143 MS | Face-to-Face |
BIO 1120 | Rhett Bailey | Krane | Monday | 11:15 AM-12:20 PM | 130 FH | Face-to-Face |
BIO 1120 | Trevor Erwin | Krane | Tuesday | 3:30-4:30 PM | 306 OH | Face-to-Face |
BIO 1120 | Trevor Erwin | Krane | Wednesday | 10:10-11:05 AM | 306 OH | Face-to-Face |
BIO 1120 | Rhett Bailey | Krane | Thursday | 2:00-3:00 PM | 345 OH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1010 | Benjamin Otchere | Newsome | Monday | 5:00-6:00 PM | 204 FH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1010 | Benjamin Otchere | Newsome | Friday | 2:30-3:25 PM | 210 FH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1020 | Daniel Kumher | Clark | Monday | 3:35-4:30 PM | 210 FH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1020 | Daniel Kumher | Clark | Friday | 11:15 AM-12:10 PM | 210 FH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1210 | Vera Peters | Newsome & Naah | Tuesday | 2:00-3:00 PM | 345 OH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1210 | Vera Peters | Newsome & Naah | Friday | 1:25-2:20 PM | 204 FH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1220 | Kaylee Pham | Naah | Monday | 12:20-1:15 PM | 103 OH | Face-to-Face |
CHM 1220 | Kaylee Pham | Naah | Tuesday | 7:00-8:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
CLS 1600 | Sierra Hinton | Marchand | Tuesday | 3:30-4:30 PM | 219 AL | Face-to-Face |
CLS 1600 | Sierra Hinton | Marchand | Thursday | 3:30-4:30 PM | 219 AL | Face-to-Face |
HST 1100 | Phoenix Perry | Pollock | Monday | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
HST 1100 | Nia Scurry | Pollock | Tuesday | 2:00-3:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
HST 1100 | Phoenix Perry | Pollock | Wednesday | 12:10-11:10 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
HST 1100 | Nia Scurry | Pollock | Thursday | 2:00-3:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
NUR 2200 | Tori Attilli | Ringo | Monday | 4:40-5:40 PM | 033 RK | Face-to-Face |
NUR 2200 | Tori Attilli | Ringo | Tuesday | 5:00-6:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
NUR 2600 | Helen Bukowski | Schmidt | Wednesday | 12:20-1:15 PM | 033 RK | Face-to-Face |
NUR 2600 | Helen Bukowski | Schmidt | Thursday | 4:30-5:30 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PHY 2410 | Jared Chong | Hunt | Monday | 12:20-1:15 PM | 132 OH | Face-to-Face |
PHY 2410 | Jared Chong | Hunt | Wednesday | 12:20-1:15 PM | 132 OH | Face-to-Face |
PLS 2000 | Murphy VanBalen | Anderson | Monday | 5:00-6:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PLS 2000 | Murphy VanBalen | Anderson | Wednesday | 11:15 AM-12:10 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY 1010 | Jacob Myers | Vickio | Wednesday | 10:00-11:00 AM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY 1010 | Jacob Myers | Vickio | Friday | 10:00-11:00 AM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY1010 | Elayna Storts | Vickio | Monday | 3:00-4:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY1010 | Elayna Storts | Vickio | Wednesday | 4:00- 5:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY1010-01 | Nathan Kidd | Claflin | Monday | 2:00-3:00 PM | Click here to join the meeting | Online |
PSY1010-01 | Nathan Kidd | Claflin | Friday | 2:00-3:00 PM | 348 FH | Face-to-Face |
PSY1010-02 | Eva Whitlock | Claflin | Wednesday | 1:25-2:20 PM | 348 FH | Face-to-Face |
PSY1010-02 | Eva Whitlock | Claflin | Thursday | 12:30-1:30 PM | 339A FH | Face-to-Face |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What occurs at a Supplemental Instruction session?
Supplemental Instruction is an opportunity for students to work together to explore important concepts, review class notes, discuss reading assignments, practice test-taking strategies, and prepare of examinations. SI sessions are facilitated by an undergraduate student (SI Leader) who has previously been successful in the course.
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What is a Supplemental Instruction leader?
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 are prepared to share with students how to effectively study for the course. SI leaders attend the same class every day, taking notes and listening closely to the professor. The SI coordinating team trains them in how to be effective facilitators and receive ongoing supervision.
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How do I know if Supplemental Instruction is offered for my course?
Once the semester begins, check the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Schedule for a list of courses and SI sessions. In class promotions also are planned for courses with SI, including:
- During the first week of classes the SI Leader will make a brief presentation to the class. The SI Leader will also ask the students to complete a brief survey to determine the best time to schedule sessions.
- On the first day of classes, students will receive an e-mail promoting SI for their course, and referring them to online scheduling survey.
- Regular announcements and/or postings will be made via email, and in class with the approval of the instructor.
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I filled out the scheduling survey...now what?
Days, times, and locations for Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions are determined by SI Leaders during the first week of classes, after a sufficient number of students have contributed feedback via the scheduling survey. The session logistics will be promoted the end of the first week, and sessions begin the second week.
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The session days/times do not fit my schedule. or The locations are inconvenient. What should I do?
Our apologies about the inconveniences. Based on the number of students in a class, it’s impossible for us to find Supplemental Instruction sessions that accommodate everyone's preferences, which is why we try to select sessions that make SI available to the largest number of students at least once per week. Our campus is also large, meaning that we likely inconvenience some people with any location selection.
If SI can help you, please make the time to attend. Other options for help are:
- Requesting a Tutor
- Using a Departmental Help Room
- Meeting with an Instructor/TA during office hours (or by appointment)
- Referring to credible web-based resources (visit Tutoring Services website)
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How are Supplemental Instruction classes selected?
Most Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions target traditionally difficult 1000-2000 level courses which students must take to begin an academic major. These courses are usually large lecture courses requiring large amounts of reading from difficult texts, utilize examinations focusing on application and analysis, and because of their size, offer a perception of diminished opportunity for teacher-student interaction.
Some SI sessions target other difficult courses that do not fit the criteria above based on input from students and instructors.
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Who attends Supplemental Instruction?
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is open to all students enrolled in a specific course. So, even if your SI Leader does not regularly attend your lectures, you can still attend the SI sessions. Students from all ability levels attend SI. There is one thing all SI participants have in common--desire to be a better learner.
Some students attend only a few sessions during the semester. Assessments show that the more SI sessions a student participates in, the higher their final grade will be in the class.
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What does it cost?
Supplemental Instruction sessions are free. Students are encouraged to come as often as they like, however, the statistics show that the more students attend, the better their grades.