What is faculty's role in supporting SI?
SI is not intended to create additional work for faculty. Faculty are not responsible for training, supervising SI Leaders, or for enforcing Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµ participation, which is strictly voluntary. However, faculty can make SI a success by:
- Allowing the SI Leader to make a brief (2-3 minute) introductory speech about SI in the first week of class.
- Giving the SI Leader access to Moodle discussion forums and providing them with supplemental materials for class.
- Encouraging all Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµs to attend sessions in the first five week of class. Studies show that Ìð¹ÏÊÓÆµs who go in this time frame are more likely to go regularly.
- Providing feedback to the The Learning Center professional staff.
How can I request SI for my course?
The Learning Center is happy to work with faculty to establish SI for a course! To request SI for your course for the upcoming semester, please contact The Learning Center and we'd be happy to help!