Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction

at UTSAat UTSA

Promoting Student Success through Peer Promoting Student Success through Peer Facilitated Study GroupsFacilitated Study Groups

Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction

at UTSAat UTSA

Promoting Student Success through Peer Promoting Student Success through Peer Facilitated Study GroupsFacilitated Study Groups

Presented July 2015Presented July 2015Student Success SummitStudent Success Summit

Maggie Floyd, Director SIMaggie Floyd, Director SITomás Rivera CenterTomás Rivera Center

Presentation Goals:Presentation Goals:Presentation Goals:Presentation Goals:

• Overview of UTSA SI ProgramOverview of UTSA SI Program

• Four Administrative Keys:Four Administrative Keys:– Program EvaluationProgram Evaluation– Program Funding & Strategic Program Funding & Strategic

Resource AllocationResource Allocation– Recruiting, Training & Supervising Recruiting, Training & Supervising

Student EmployeesStudent Employees– Campus PartnershipsCampus Partnerships

• Overview of UTSA SI ProgramOverview of UTSA SI Program

• Four Administrative Keys:Four Administrative Keys:– Program EvaluationProgram Evaluation– Program Funding & Strategic Program Funding & Strategic

Resource AllocationResource Allocation– Recruiting, Training & Supervising Recruiting, Training & Supervising

Student EmployeesStudent Employees– Campus PartnershipsCampus Partnerships

Overview of UTSAOverview of UTSAOverview of UTSAOverview of UTSA• Public research HSI offering 158 degree programsPublic research HSI offering 158 degree programs

• 28,628 Students in Fall 201428,628 Students in Fall 2014

• 58% of UTSA students come from groups 58% of UTSA students come from groups underrepresented in higher education. underrepresented in higher education.

• 55% are first-generation 55% are first-generation

college students.college students.

• Public research HSI offering 158 degree programsPublic research HSI offering 158 degree programs

• 28,628 Students in Fall 201428,628 Students in Fall 2014

• 58% of UTSA students come from groups 58% of UTSA students come from groups underrepresented in higher education. underrepresented in higher education.

• 55% are first-generation 55% are first-generation

college students.college students.

View our VSA page at http://www.collegeportraits.org/TX/UTSA

TomTomás Rivera Centerás Rivera CenterTomTomás Rivera Centerás Rivera Center• Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction• Tutoring Services Tutoring Services

– Quantitative Skills Tutoring LabQuantitative Skills Tutoring Lab

– Course Prep & Non-Course Based DevelopmentalCourse Prep & Non-Course Based Developmental

• Learning Assistance – study skills workshops and Learning Assistance – study skills workshops and academic coaching for both undergraduate and graduate academic coaching for both undergraduate and graduate studentsstudents

• Access College and Excel Program (ACE) – Scholarship Access College and Excel Program (ACE) – Scholarship program for students from low income school districts in program for students from low income school districts in San AntonioSan Antonio

• Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction• Tutoring Services Tutoring Services

– Quantitative Skills Tutoring LabQuantitative Skills Tutoring Lab

– Course Prep & Non-Course Based DevelopmentalCourse Prep & Non-Course Based Developmental

• Learning Assistance – study skills workshops and Learning Assistance – study skills workshops and academic coaching for both undergraduate and graduate academic coaching for both undergraduate and graduate studentsstudents

• Access College and Excel Program (ACE) – Scholarship Access College and Excel Program (ACE) – Scholarship program for students from low income school districts in program for students from low income school districts in San AntonioSan Antonio

Visit the TRC online at: http://www.utsa.edu/trcss/

Overview: The SI ModelOverview: The SI ModelOverview: The SI ModelOverview: The SI Model• Peer-assisted study sessionsPeer-assisted study sessions• SI leader attends class and facilitates 3-5 study SI leader attends class and facilitates 3-5 study

sessions each weeksessions each week• Study Skills – Integrates “how” to learn with Study Skills – Integrates “how” to learn with

“what” to learn“what” to learn• Distinguished from traditional tutoring and TA Distinguished from traditional tutoring and TA

models of academic supportmodels of academic support• SI Supervisor Training SI Supervisor Training

• Peer-assisted study sessionsPeer-assisted study sessions• SI leader attends class and facilitates 3-5 study SI leader attends class and facilitates 3-5 study

sessions each weeksessions each week• Study Skills – Integrates “how” to learn with Study Skills – Integrates “how” to learn with

“what” to learn“what” to learn• Distinguished from traditional tutoring and TA Distinguished from traditional tutoring and TA

models of academic supportmodels of academic support• SI Supervisor Training SI Supervisor Training

Visit the International Center for Supplemental Instruction at: http://www.umkc.edu/asm/si/trainings.shtml

Benefits for SI ParticipantsBenefits for SI ParticipantsBenefits for SI ParticipantsBenefits for SI ParticipantsStudents who participate in SI study sessions:

– consistently earn higher grades compared to their non-SI counterparts.

– learn to work together to reach common academic goals.

– construct knowledge and understanding through dialogue with others.

– become proactive participatory learners empowered through collaboration to take control of their learning processes

Students who participate in SI study sessions:– consistently earn higher grades compared to their non-

SI counterparts.– learn to work together to reach common academic

goals.– construct knowledge and understanding through

dialogue with others.– become proactive participatory learners empowered

through collaboration to take control of their learning processes

Benefits for SI LeadersBenefits for SI LeadersBenefits for SI LeadersBenefits for SI Leaders• On campus job

• Leadership skills

• Mentor relationships with faculty and staff

• Reinforcement of material for higher level courses or graduate school entrance exams

• Becoming part of a community

• Multifaceted employment experience for resume enhancement

• On campus job

• Leadership skills

• Mentor relationships with faculty and staff

• Reinforcement of material for higher level courses or graduate school entrance exams

• Becoming part of a community

• Multifaceted employment experience for resume enhancement

Supplemental Instruction at UTSASupplemental Instruction at UTSASupplemental Instruction at UTSASupplemental Instruction at UTSA• Support for historically difficult core courses at UTSA Support for historically difficult core courses at UTSA

since 1996since 1996

• 34 Courses & 294 Course Sections 34 Courses & 294 Course Sections (158 F-2014 & 136 SP-(158 F-2014 & 136 SP-2015)2015)

• 9,987 SI Students & 41,056 Contact Hours AY 2014-9,987 SI Students & 41,056 Contact Hours AY 2014-20152015

• 6 Full-time Staff & ~ 120-145 SI Leaders6 Full-time Staff & ~ 120-145 SI Leaders

• SI Operations largely funded by Student Fee on SI Operations largely funded by Student Fee on Supported Core Curriculum CoursesSupported Core Curriculum Courses

• Support for historically difficult core courses at UTSA Support for historically difficult core courses at UTSA since 1996since 1996

• 34 Courses & 294 Course Sections 34 Courses & 294 Course Sections (158 F-2014 & 136 SP-(158 F-2014 & 136 SP-2015)2015)

• 9,987 SI Students & 41,056 Contact Hours AY 2014-9,987 SI Students & 41,056 Contact Hours AY 2014-20152015

• 6 Full-time Staff & ~ 120-145 SI Leaders6 Full-time Staff & ~ 120-145 SI Leaders

• SI Operations largely funded by Student Fee on SI Operations largely funded by Student Fee on Supported Core Curriculum CoursesSupported Core Curriculum Courses

SI Program StaffSI Program StaffSI Program StaffSI Program Staff

Program EvaluationProgram EvaluationProgram EvaluationProgram Evaluation

Semester & Annual ReportsSemester & Annual ReportsSemester & Annual ReportsSemester & Annual Reports• 39 Courses & 346 Course Sections39 Courses & 346 Course Sections

• 10,524 Students (25% enrolled students)10,524 Students (25% enrolled students)

• 45,028 Contact Hours45,028 Contact Hours

• 39 Courses & 346 Course Sections39 Courses & 346 Course Sections

• 10,524 Students (25% enrolled students)10,524 Students (25% enrolled students)

• 45,028 Contact Hours45,028 Contact Hours• 10,524 Students 10,524 Students

(25% enrolled students)(25% enrolled students)

• 45,028 Contact 45,028 Contact HoursHours

• 23.3 point positive 23.3 point positive impactimpact

• 10,524 Students 10,524 Students (25% enrolled students)(25% enrolled students)

• 45,028 Contact 45,028 Contact HoursHours

• 23.3 point positive 23.3 point positive impactimpact

Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014

• Executive SummaryExecutive Summary– Highlight scope of operationsHighlight scope of operations– Students & Contact HoursStudents & Contact Hours– Effectiveness MeasuresEffectiveness Measures

• Course Impact TableCourse Impact Table– Organized by CollegeOrganized by College– Detailed difference on A/B & D/F/W grade Detailed difference on A/B & D/F/W grade

outcomesoutcomes

Sample Reports: Sample Reports:

• Executive SummaryExecutive Summary– Highlight scope of operationsHighlight scope of operations– Students & Contact HoursStudents & Contact Hours– Effectiveness MeasuresEffectiveness Measures

• Course Impact TableCourse Impact Table– Organized by CollegeOrganized by College– Detailed difference on A/B & D/F/W grade Detailed difference on A/B & D/F/W grade

outcomesoutcomes

Sample Reports: Sample Reports: utsasimaggiefloyd.weebly.com

Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014Program Evaluation: AY 2013-2014

Sections

Milestone Courses Reg/LC SI Non-SI SI Non-SI Diff. SI Non-SI Diff.

ACC 2013 Principles of Accounting I * 23 456 992 41.4% 28.6% +12.8 39.9% 55.4% (15.5) +28.3

BIO 2313 Genetics * 5 219 471 43.8% 32.7% +11.1 22.4% 36.3% (13.9) +25.0

CHE 1003 Chemistry for AHS * 2 78 114 43.6% 23.7% +19.9 35.9% 52.6% (16.7) +36.6

CHE 2604 Organic Chemistry I * 8 333 363 49.5% 15.7% +33.8 37.5% 55.1% (17.6) +51.4

MS 3043 Business Statistics w/ Computer Apps II * 9 179 870 49.2% 42.2% +7.0 14.0% 23.3% (9.3) +16.3

PSY 2073 Statistics for Psychology * 7 153 252 63.4% 43.7% +19.7 19.0% 34.5% (15.5) +35.2

PSY 2573 Psychology of Thought * 3 75 127 46.7% 29.9% +16.8 22.7% 37.8% (15.1) +31.9

Total / Average** 57 1,493 3,189 43.3% 32.5% +10.8 30.5% 41.4% (10.9) +21.7

Note: "Positive Impact" is the positive effect calculated by adding the absolute difference in A/B and D/F/W rate for SI participants vs. Non-participants.

UTSA Supplemental Instruction Program2013 - 2014 Gateway / Milestone Course Impact Summary

# of Students A/B Rate D/F/W Rate "Positive Impact"

AC

C 2

013

BIO

2313

CH

E 1

003

CH

E 2

604

MS

3043

PS

Y 2

073

PS

Y 2

573

2013-2014 UTSA Supplemental InstructionMilestone Courses

A/B Rate Comparison

SI Non-SI

AC

C 2

013

BIO

2313

CH

E 1

003

CH

E 2

604

MS

3043

PS

Y 2

073

PS

Y 2

573

2013-2014 UTSA Supplemental InstructionMilestone Courses

D/F/W Rate Comparison

SI Non-SI

Program Evaluation continuedProgram Evaluation continuedProgram Evaluation continuedProgram Evaluation continued

• Student Satisfaction SurveysStudent Satisfaction Surveys

• Needs assessed through first week surveys Needs assessed through first week surveys & biannual core course grade analysis& biannual core course grade analysis

• SI leader training evaluationsSI leader training evaluations

• SI leader focus groupsSI leader focus groups

• Student Satisfaction SurveysStudent Satisfaction Surveys

• Needs assessed through first week surveys Needs assessed through first week surveys & biannual core course grade analysis& biannual core course grade analysis

• SI leader training evaluationsSI leader training evaluations

• SI leader focus groupsSI leader focus groups

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Program Assessment & ReportingProgram Assessment & Reporting

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Program Assessment & ReportingProgram Assessment & Reporting

Funding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource Allocation

Funding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource Allocation

• Funding SourcesFunding Sources– 1996 Pilot with South Texas Boarder Initiative Grant1996 Pilot with South Texas Boarder Initiative Grant– Current: Learning Resource Fee & Some State Funds Current: Learning Resource Fee & Some State Funds

• Expenses Expenses ($664,500)($664,500)

– 65% for SI Leader Wages ($430,000)65% for SI Leader Wages ($430,000)– 31% for Staff Salaries ($208,000)31% for Staff Salaries ($208,000)– 4% for Maintenance & Operation ($26,500)4% for Maintenance & Operation ($26,500)– At ~10,000 students, cost per student is $66.45At ~10,000 students, cost per student is $66.45

• Funding SourcesFunding Sources– 1996 Pilot with South Texas Boarder Initiative Grant1996 Pilot with South Texas Boarder Initiative Grant– Current: Learning Resource Fee & Some State Funds Current: Learning Resource Fee & Some State Funds

• Expenses Expenses ($664,500)($664,500)

– 65% for SI Leader Wages ($430,000)65% for SI Leader Wages ($430,000)– 31% for Staff Salaries ($208,000)31% for Staff Salaries ($208,000)– 4% for Maintenance & Operation ($26,500)4% for Maintenance & Operation ($26,500)– At ~10,000 students, cost per student is $66.45At ~10,000 students, cost per student is $66.45

Funding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource AllocationFunding & Resource Allocation

• Resource AllocationResource Allocation– Core Curriculum CoursesCore Curriculum Courses– Large section enrollments (average 100)Large section enrollments (average 100)– 30% or higher D, F or W grade outcomes30% or higher D, F or W grade outcomes– Some Gateway / Milestone courses as funding Some Gateway / Milestone courses as funding

allowsallows– Biannual Core Course Grade AnalysisBiannual Core Course Grade Analysis– Goal: To compliment tutoring and learning Goal: To compliment tutoring and learning

assistance services toward offering students assistance services toward offering students comprehensive level of academic support at UTSA.comprehensive level of academic support at UTSA.

• Resource AllocationResource Allocation– Core Curriculum CoursesCore Curriculum Courses– Large section enrollments (average 100)Large section enrollments (average 100)– 30% or higher D, F or W grade outcomes30% or higher D, F or W grade outcomes– Some Gateway / Milestone courses as funding Some Gateway / Milestone courses as funding

allowsallows– Biannual Core Course Grade AnalysisBiannual Core Course Grade Analysis– Goal: To compliment tutoring and learning Goal: To compliment tutoring and learning

assistance services toward offering students assistance services toward offering students comprehensive level of academic support at UTSA.comprehensive level of academic support at UTSA.

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Program Budget & Resource AllocationProgram Budget & Resource Allocation

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Program Budget & Resource AllocationProgram Budget & Resource Allocation

Recruiting, Training & SupervisionRecruiting, Training & SupervisionRecruiting, Training & SupervisionRecruiting, Training & Supervision

http://sispotlightcrlacasp2012.wikispaces.com/

Overview: Recruiting SI LeadersOverview: Recruiting SI LeadersOverview: Recruiting SI LeadersOverview: Recruiting SI Leaders

• SI Leader Qualifications & CharacteristicsSI Leader Qualifications & Characteristics

• Application ProcessApplication Process

• Referral SourcesReferral Sources

• Recruiting OutreachRecruiting Outreach

• SI Leader Qualifications & CharacteristicsSI Leader Qualifications & Characteristics

• Application ProcessApplication Process

• Referral SourcesReferral Sources

• Recruiting OutreachRecruiting Outreach

Recruiting: SI Leader QualificationsRecruiting: SI Leader QualificationsRecruiting: SI Leader QualificationsRecruiting: SI Leader Qualifications• Currently enrolled UTSA student Currently enrolled UTSA student

• 3.0 or higher GPA3.0 or higher GPA

• A or B grade in assigned courseA or B grade in assigned course

• + 24 credit hours (no freshmen)+ 24 credit hours (no freshmen)

• Good interpersonal skillsGood interpersonal skills

• Faculty recommendationFaculty recommendation

• Currently enrolled UTSA student Currently enrolled UTSA student

• 3.0 or higher GPA3.0 or higher GPA

• A or B grade in assigned courseA or B grade in assigned course

• + 24 credit hours (no freshmen)+ 24 credit hours (no freshmen)

• Good interpersonal skillsGood interpersonal skills

• Faculty recommendationFaculty recommendation

Graduate student candidates must demonstrate ability to relate to undergraduate students as peers.

Recruiting: Application ProcessRecruiting: Application ProcessRecruiting: Application ProcessRecruiting: Application Process

• Application Intake Year-roundApplication Intake Year-round

– SI Leader Job Description

• Application File:Application File:

– Completed Completed SI Leader Application

– Faculty Recommendation

– Student’s Academic HistoryStudent’s Academic History

– SI Leader Position Overview & Interview Questions

• Application Intake Year-roundApplication Intake Year-round

– SI Leader Job Description

• Application File:Application File:

– Completed Completed SI Leader Application

– Faculty Recommendation

– Student’s Academic HistoryStudent’s Academic History

– SI Leader Position Overview & Interview Questions

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Recruiting: Referral SourcesRecruiting: Referral SourcesRecruiting: Referral SourcesRecruiting: Referral Sources• Faculty ReferralsFaculty Referrals

– Faculty Consent Form

• Current SI Leader ReferralsCurrent SI Leader Referrals– Recruiting Hand FlyerRecruiting Hand Flyer

• Campus Postings & Recruitment Campus Postings & Recruitment TablesTables– Recruiting Campus FlyerRecruiting Campus Flyer

– Recruiting Table GuidelinesRecruiting Table Guidelines

• Recruiting Outreach Recruiting Outreach (Email & (Email & Telephone)Telephone)

• Faculty ReferralsFaculty Referrals– Faculty Consent Form

• Current SI Leader ReferralsCurrent SI Leader Referrals– Recruiting Hand FlyerRecruiting Hand Flyer

• Campus Postings & Recruitment Campus Postings & Recruitment TablesTables– Recruiting Campus FlyerRecruiting Campus Flyer

– Recruiting Table GuidelinesRecruiting Table Guidelines

• Recruiting Outreach Recruiting Outreach (Email & (Email & Telephone)Telephone)

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Overview: TrainingOverview: TrainingOverview: TrainingOverview: Training• Senior SI Leader/Graduate Assistant Training Senior SI Leader/Graduate Assistant Training

• Pre-Semester SI Leader TrainingPre-Semester SI Leader Training

– Tiered Training System for Experienced versus New SI Tiered Training System for Experienced versus New SI leadersleaders

– 2 ½ days (16-18 hours) Pre-Semester Training2 ½ days (16-18 hours) Pre-Semester Training

– Online Training Modules (2-3 hours)Online Training Modules (2-3 hours)

• Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings (15 hours per semester)(15 hours per semester)

• Mid-Semester General Meeting / Training Mid-Semester General Meeting / Training (2 hours)(2 hours)

• Senior SI Leader/Graduate Assistant Training Senior SI Leader/Graduate Assistant Training

• Pre-Semester SI Leader TrainingPre-Semester SI Leader Training

– Tiered Training System for Experienced versus New SI Tiered Training System for Experienced versus New SI leadersleaders

– 2 ½ days (16-18 hours) Pre-Semester Training2 ½ days (16-18 hours) Pre-Semester Training

– Online Training Modules (2-3 hours)Online Training Modules (2-3 hours)

• Weekly Meetings Weekly Meetings (15 hours per semester)(15 hours per semester)

• Mid-Semester General Meeting / Training Mid-Semester General Meeting / Training (2 hours)(2 hours)

New SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader Training

• Day 1: Orientation

– Goals/History/Results of SI

– SI model

– Important relationships

– Ideal SI Sessions

• Day 1: Orientation

– Goals/History/Results of SI

– SI model

– Important relationships

– Ideal SI Sessions

New SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader TrainingNew SI Leader Training

• Day 2: Content

– Methods focused

• SI Session Strategies

• Collaborative Learning Techniques

• Session Planning

– Collaboration with experienced SI leaders

– Afternoon mock sessions

• Day 2: Content

– Methods focused

• SI Session Strategies

• Collaborative Learning Techniques

• Session Planning

– Collaboration with experienced SI leaders

– Afternoon mock sessions

New SI Leader Training cont.New SI Leader Training cont.New SI Leader Training cont.New SI Leader Training cont.

• Day 3: Administrative

– Review program processes and university policies

– Establish weekly team meetings

– Prepare for first week survey and marketing

• Day 3: Administrative

– Review program processes and university policies

– Establish weekly team meetings

– Prepare for first week survey and marketing

Experienced SI Leader TrainingExperienced SI Leader TrainingExperienced SI Leader TrainingExperienced SI Leader Training

• Day 1: Content Day– Refresher quiz and session planning workshop– Workshop rotations: semi-conference style

• Mandatory:

• Options: Various topics

• Day 2: Mentor day

• Day 3: Administrative day

• Day 1: Content Day– Refresher quiz and session planning workshop– Workshop rotations: semi-conference style

• Mandatory:

• Options: Various topics

• Day 2: Mentor day

• Day 3: Administrative day

On-going TrainingOn-going TrainingOn-going TrainingOn-going Training

• Weekly Meetings – Provide weekly training and opportunity to

collaborate with peers– Topics include: study skills, affective domain,

Bloom’s taxonomy, learning theory, session promotion techniques, and more

• Mid-Semester SI Leader Training – 2 Hour Workshop to provide training around a

relevant topic for that academic year

• Weekly Meetings – Provide weekly training and opportunity to

collaborate with peers– Topics include: study skills, affective domain,

Bloom’s taxonomy, learning theory, session promotion techniques, and more

• Mid-Semester SI Leader Training – 2 Hour Workshop to provide training around a

relevant topic for that academic year

Overview: SupervisionOverview: SupervisionOverview: SupervisionOverview: Supervision• Team StructureTeam Structure

• Weekly Leader MeetingsWeekly Leader Meetings

• Session Observation ProcessSession Observation Process

• Tracking Performance MeasuresTracking Performance Measures

• Disciplinary Policy / ProcessDisciplinary Policy / Process

• Promotion / Staff DevelopmentPromotion / Staff Development

• Team StructureTeam Structure

• Weekly Leader MeetingsWeekly Leader Meetings

• Session Observation ProcessSession Observation Process

• Tracking Performance MeasuresTracking Performance Measures

• Disciplinary Policy / ProcessDisciplinary Policy / Process

• Promotion / Staff DevelopmentPromotion / Staff Development

Weekly Leader MeetingsWeekly Leader MeetingsWeekly Leader MeetingsWeekly Leader Meetings• Our expectations

• Weekly contributions– Debrief – Administrative report

• Summary Report

• Paperwork submission

• Marketing/Session promotion efforts

• Communication with faculty

• Our expectations

• Weekly contributions– Debrief – Administrative report

• Summary Report

• Paperwork submission

• Marketing/Session promotion efforts

• Communication with faculty

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Session Observation ProcessSession Observation ProcessSession Observation ProcessSession Observation Process

• Observations occur 3 - 4 times/semester

• Feedback focuses on collaborative learning implementation and goal setting–Designed to build leadership skills through empowerment –Provides task-oriented suggestions–Encourages leader reflection–Incorporates leader-generated goals

• Observations occur 3 - 4 times/semester

• Feedback focuses on collaborative learning implementation and goal setting–Designed to build leadership skills through empowerment –Provides task-oriented suggestions–Encourages leader reflection–Incorporates leader-generated goals

Tracking Performance MeasuresTracking Performance MeasuresTracking Performance MeasuresTracking Performance Measures• Meeting Attendance

• Office Hour Attendance

• Session plan / Sign-In sheet submissions

• Weekly session attendance measure / average session attendance

• Meeting Attendance

• Office Hour Attendance

• Session plan / Sign-In sheet submissions

• Weekly session attendance measure / average session attendance

Position Guidelines & Position Guidelines & Progressive Discipline PolicyProgressive Discipline Policy

Position Guidelines & Position Guidelines & Progressive Discipline PolicyProgressive Discipline Policy

• SI Leader Position “Guidelines” agreement establishes expectations– SI Leader Performance Guidelines

• Progressive discipline policy cultivates transparency with employment decisions– Progressive Discipline Policy– Verbal/Written Warning Form

• SI Leader Position “Guidelines” agreement establishes expectations– SI Leader Performance Guidelines

• Progressive discipline policy cultivates transparency with employment decisions– Progressive Discipline Policy– Verbal/Written Warning Form

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Promotion: Cultivating Senior SI Promotion: Cultivating Senior SI Leaders & Graduate AssistantsLeaders & Graduate Assistants

Promotion: Cultivating Senior SI Promotion: Cultivating Senior SI Leaders & Graduate AssistantsLeaders & Graduate Assistants

• Session Observations results

• Contributions in Leader Meetings

• Interpersonal Skills / Schedule Availability

• Senior Leader Position Description

• Session Observations results

• Contributions in Leader Meetings

• Interpersonal Skills / Schedule Availability

• Senior Leader Position Description

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Recruiting, Training & SupervisionRecruiting, Training & Supervision

Questions regarding Questions regarding

Recruiting, Training & SupervisionRecruiting, Training & Supervision

Campus PartnershipsCampus PartnershipsCampus PartnershipsCampus Partnerships

SI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: Faculty

• Faculty consent to have an SI Leader assigned to their Faculty consent to have an SI Leader assigned to their course section. course section.

• Between 90-110 faculty each semester Between 90-110 faculty each semester

– TT to NTTTT to NTT

– Full-time to Part-timeFull-time to Part-time

– Graduate Teaching Assistants Graduate Teaching Assistants

• Faculty consent to have an SI Leader assigned to their Faculty consent to have an SI Leader assigned to their course section. course section.

• Between 90-110 faculty each semester Between 90-110 faculty each semester

– TT to NTTTT to NTT

– Full-time to Part-timeFull-time to Part-time

– Graduate Teaching Assistants Graduate Teaching Assistants

Faculty ResourcesFaculty ResourcesFaculty ResourcesFaculty Resources

• New Faculty Outreach New Faculty Outreach LetterLetter

• What to Expect from What to Expect from Your SI Leader Your SI Leader HandoutHandout

• Sample Email Sample Email Communications with Communications with FacultyFaculty

• New Faculty Outreach New Faculty Outreach LetterLetter

• What to Expect from What to Expect from Your SI Leader Your SI Leader HandoutHandout

• Sample Email Sample Email Communications with Communications with FacultyFaculty

SI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultySI Partnerships at UTSA: FacultyWhat we ask of our faculty:What we ask of our faculty:

•Class time to conduct 1Class time to conduct 1stst week survey and to promote SI week survey and to promote SI sessionssessions

•Weekly “meeting” with SI leader who is prepared to Weekly “meeting” with SI leader who is prepared to share plans and learning resourcesshare plans and learning resources

•Session attendance endorsements to students Session attendance endorsements to students

•Communication with SI Director if concerns ariseCommunication with SI Director if concerns arise

•Recommend students for SI Leader positionsRecommend students for SI Leader positions

What we ask of our faculty:What we ask of our faculty:

•Class time to conduct 1Class time to conduct 1stst week survey and to promote SI week survey and to promote SI sessionssessions

•Weekly “meeting” with SI leader who is prepared to Weekly “meeting” with SI leader who is prepared to share plans and learning resourcesshare plans and learning resources

•Session attendance endorsements to students Session attendance endorsements to students

•Communication with SI Director if concerns ariseCommunication with SI Director if concerns arise

•Recommend students for SI Leader positionsRecommend students for SI Leader positions

SI Partnerships: The DepartmentsSI Partnerships: The DepartmentsSI Partnerships: The DepartmentsSI Partnerships: The Departments• Department chair meeting prior to beginning SI for a Department chair meeting prior to beginning SI for a

new course: new course:

– Information gathering / insight on factors driving high DFW Information gathering / insight on factors driving high DFW ratesrates

– Informal gauge of administrative supportInformal gauge of administrative support

• Report program assessment results to Department Report program assessment results to Department administration - Chair, Assistant Chair or Course Lead administration - Chair, Assistant Chair or Course Lead Instructor annually.Instructor annually.

• Help with books, recruiting SI leaders and feedback on Help with books, recruiting SI leaders and feedback on resource allocationresource allocation

• Department chair meeting prior to beginning SI for a Department chair meeting prior to beginning SI for a new course: new course:

– Information gathering / insight on factors driving high DFW Information gathering / insight on factors driving high DFW ratesrates

– Informal gauge of administrative supportInformal gauge of administrative support

• Report program assessment results to Department Report program assessment results to Department administration - Chair, Assistant Chair or Course Lead administration - Chair, Assistant Chair or Course Lead Instructor annually.Instructor annually.

• Help with books, recruiting SI leaders and feedback on Help with books, recruiting SI leaders and feedback on resource allocationresource allocation

SI Partnerships: Our CommunitySI Partnerships: Our CommunitySI Partnerships: Our CommunitySI Partnerships: Our Community

• UTSA Libraries UTSA Libraries

– Office SpaceOffice Space

– Small group study rooms house 60% of our SI sessionsSmall group study rooms house 60% of our SI sessions

• Registrar’s Office – Classroom Scheduling Registrar’s Office – Classroom Scheduling

– 30% of our SI sessions are held in reserved classroom space30% of our SI sessions are held in reserved classroom space

• UTSA Advising CommunityUTSA Advising Community

– Student referrals, information regarding difficult coursesStudent referrals, information regarding difficult courses

• UTSA Libraries UTSA Libraries

– Office SpaceOffice Space

– Small group study rooms house 60% of our SI sessionsSmall group study rooms house 60% of our SI sessions

• Registrar’s Office – Classroom Scheduling Registrar’s Office – Classroom Scheduling

– 30% of our SI sessions are held in reserved classroom space30% of our SI sessions are held in reserved classroom space

• UTSA Advising CommunityUTSA Advising Community

– Student referrals, information regarding difficult coursesStudent referrals, information regarding difficult courses

Contact Information & WebsiteContact Information & WebsiteContact Information & WebsiteContact Information & Website

Maggie Floyd, Maggie Floyd, Director Supplemental Instruction Director Supplemental Instruction University of Texas at San AntonioUniversity of Texas at San Antonio

One UTSA Circle,One UTSA Circle,San Antonio, Texas 78249San Antonio, Texas 78249margaret.floyd@utsa.edumargaret.floyd@utsa.edu

(210) 458-7116(210) 458-7116

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Maggie Floyd, Maggie Floyd, Director Supplemental Instruction Director Supplemental Instruction University of Texas at San AntonioUniversity of Texas at San Antonio

One UTSA Circle,One UTSA Circle,San Antonio, Texas 78249San Antonio, Texas 78249margaret.floyd@utsa.edumargaret.floyd@utsa.edu

(210) 458-7116(210) 458-7116

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