TIMELINE FOR SPRING 2007 APPLICATIONS
Oct 9 - Applications available
Oct 30 - Applications due for new AND returning SI Leaders
Nov 1-Nov 17 - Interviews

Description of Supplemental Instruction (SI):
Supplemental Instruction is a learning enhancement program which consists of a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. Sessions are open to all students who want to improve their understanding of the course material, as well as their grades. Attendance is voluntary and offers students a chance to get together with classmates to compare notes, discuss important concepts, and develop strategies for studying. SI sessions are led by SI leaders, competent students who have previously taken these historically difficult courses. SI leaders attend class with students, take notes, and complete class reading and homework assignments. SI leaders help students think about the class lectures and assignments and offer helpful tips that incorporate how to learn with what to learn. Each SI leader offers three SI sessions per week. We are anticipating that SI sessions will be held 4:00-9:00pm, Sunday- Thursday (individual sessions are 50 minutes in length).

Qualifications:
Grade of A in SI course at USC; prior enrollment with the professor who is to teach the selected course is preferred.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) is required.
Content-competency (to be determined by the selected course professor) is required (You do not have to major in the subject area to serve as a SI leader. All majors are welcome to apply).
Experience relevant to SI leader responsibilities is preferred. (i.e. tutoring, serving as peer TA)
Good interpersonal and communication skills (to be determined by the SI supervisor) are required.

Primary Responsibilities of SI Leader:
1.) Attend all class meetings of the selected course, take notes, do homework and read all assigned materials including text(s) and supplemental readings.
2.) Conduct at least three 50-minute study sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through the SI leader training workshop.
3.) Regularly meet with the SI supervisor for debrief sessions.
a. Discuss observations of the SI sessions.
b. Discuss the creation and use of SI session handouts.
c. Discuss the planning of SI sessions and use of a wide variety of learning strategies.
d. Notify supervisor about problems or potential problems.

Secondary Responsibilities of SI Leader:
1.) Provide extra SI sessions and/or marathon sessions as necessary (e.g., prior to examinations).
2.) Provide handouts for use during SI sessions.
3.) Ascertain course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with course professor or designated representative.
4.) Promote the SI program.
5.) Meet with other campus SI leaders and supervisory staff at scheduled meetings and/or
during office hours.
6.) Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Academic Success Initiatives.

Maintenance Responsibilities of SI Leader:
1.) Complete necessary personnel paperwork.
2.) Attend SI leader training workshop on January 11, 2007 (9:00am-4:00pm) and January 12, 2007 (9:00am-4:00pm).
3.) Make periodic announcements about the availability of the SI sessions to the students.
4.) Attend in-service trainings (2) during semester and end of semester drop-in.
5.) Ensure that initial SI survey and End-of-Course surveys are distributed and assist with data analysis. Return these completed surveys to Coordinator of Academic Success Initiatives by specified deadline.
6.) Collect attendance data for every SI session, including student names, course title, date and time of session. Enter attendance data into database on a weekly basis.
7.) Assist SI supervisor in the preparation of end-of-term reports and other reports as requested.
8.) Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student complaints.
9.) Model appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors to staff, students and others.
10.) Provide your SI supervisor with an up-to-date schedule of your SI sessions.
11.) Notify your SI supervisor in advance if you cannot conduct an SI session as scheduled.
12.) Maintain regular working hours, including office hours.

Reporting Structure and Renuneration:
This position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week and receives a stipend of $1500 for the semester. SI Leaders report to the Coordinator of Academic Success Initiatives.

Application Guidelines:
Review of applications will begin immediately, and we will continue accepting applications until all positions have been filled.

If you have problems accessing this application, please contact Julie Holliday, Coordinator of Academic Success Initiatives, at 803-777-4169 or hollida3@mailbox.sc.edu.