Supplemental Instruction

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What is SI (Supplemental Instruction)?

SI supports students towards academic success by integrating "what to learn" with "how to learn." SI targets traditionally difficult pre-requisite courses and is directly connects to a particular class and corresponding faculty member. During the sessions and office hours you can expect to:
Discuss class materials including reviewing lectures, course readings, and assignments through exam reviews, practice quizzes and discussions
Work in small groups focused on collaboration and interaction with your peers
Review test taking strategies with SI leaders who are familiar with that courses' content and professor's teaching style

How are SI classes selected?

An analysis of “gateway" courses, defined as entry level courses which are requirements for numerous majors, showed a trend of high D, F, W rates ("D" and "F" grades and Withdrawals). These courses usually require large amounts of reading from complex texts, utilize exams that require application and analysis of heavy content, and do not require or record attendance. Many students have difficulty adjusting their current learning strategies to accommodate to this new style of teaching and learning. Large lecture halls and class size often diminishes the opportunity for teacher / student interaction. Supplemental Instruction supports these types of courses.

What is the difference between Sessions and Office Hours?

SI sessions are designed to cover that week's lecture content and occur twice a week, typically for one hour. SI leaders will have a lesson plan and will readdress content covered in class.

Office hours are designed to be more flexible and allow students to drop in with specific questions and occur within the Academic Achievement Center.

What happens during the SI sessions?

Research indicates that students earn higher grades when they work actively with the course material and participate in small groups discussions. Therefore, you should expect the SI sessions to have an informal atmosphere where you and your peers can explore important concepts, review class notes, discuss reading assignments, work practice problems and review effective study skills. These sessions are facilitated by an SI Peer Leader. SI sessions meet consistently at regular scheduled times throughout the week and students can attend as frequently as they like.

Storrs Supplemental Instruction: Spring 2025

BIO

BIO 1107 for Dr. Abbott:

Sophia's Sessions Mondays/ Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm MCHU 305
Shyam's Sessions Tuesdays/ Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm MONT 111

BIO 1107 for Dr. Kline:

Aniketh Tuesdays/ Thursdays 4:45-5:45PM GENT 221

PNB

PNB 2265 for Dr. Redden & Dr. Krauss

Micah's Sessions: Tuesdays/ Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm SHH 109

CHEM

CHEM 1122 for Dr. Aguirre:

Hallie's Sessions: Mondays/ Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm TLS 301

CHEM 1127 for Dr. Wasalathanthri :

Kristen's Sessions: Mondays/ Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm TLS 153

PSYCH

PSYCH 1100 for Dr. Lundquist:

Lauren's Sessions: Mondays/

Wednesdays

 5:40-6:40 pm BUSN 122

 

MATH

MATH 1070 for Dr. Biro:

Allison's Sessions: Tuesdays/

Thursdays

 4:00 to 5:00pm MCHU 307

MATH 1131 for Dr. Massarelli

Sam's Sessions: Tuesdays/ Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm FSB 025

MATH 1132 for Dr. Fiore

Morgan's Sessions: Tuesdays/ Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm HBL 2153

STATS

STATS 1100 for Dr. McLaughlin:

Olivia's Sessions: Tuesdays/ Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm TLS 301

 

Office Hours

Storrs Supplemental Instruction Office Hours:

Sophia's Hours BIO 1107 Professor Abbott Fridays 10:30am-12:30pm Rowe 217
Shyam's Hour BIOL 1107 Professor Abbott Mondays 12:15pm-2:15pm Rowe 217
Aniketh's Hour BIOL 1107 Professor Kline Mondays 10:10am-12:10pm Rowe 217
Hallie's Hours CHEM 1122 Professor Aguirre Tuesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm Rowe 213
Kristen's Hours CHEM 1127 Professor Wasalathanthri Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm Rowe 213
Angeline's Hours CHEM 1128 Professor He Wednesdays 10am-12pm Rowe 217
Allison's Hours MATH 1070Q Professor Biro Wednesdays 10am-12pm Rowe 213
Sompour's Hours MATH 1131Q Professor Massarelli Fridays 12:30pm-2:30pm Rowe 217
Morgan's Hours MATH 1132Q Professor Fiore Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm Rowe 217
Micah's Hours PNB 2265 Professor Redden and Professor Krauss Tuesdays 1pm-3pm Rowe 217
Lauren's Hours PSYCH 1100 Professor Lundquist Mondays 2pm-4pm Rowe 217
Olivia's Hours STAT 1100 Professor McLaughlin Fridays 9am-11am Rowe 217

Additional AAC Storrs Programs:

STEM COACHING

"Hey, my name is Maryam and I am a Junior nursing student at UConn Storrs. This year, I start clinical so I’m excited to find out what path I want to take, but I am looking forward to pediatrics. On campus, I am the event coordinator of BMA, involved in research, and part of the honors program.

College is an opportunity to find out a lot about yourself so I am excited to be a part of the journey for new students who come to me! I would love to share everything I know and help you figure out what works best for you!" Meet Maryam in the AAC (Rowe 217) to strengthen your approach to your STEM courses!

Maryam's hours for the Spring Semester are:

Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays
5:00pm-7:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm

PALS Program- CHEM 2444

Join us for Peer Assisted Learning Sessions (PALS) designed to enhance group collaboration for CHEM 2444. In PALS, students can expect to engage in collaborative, weekly group sessions focusing on content review and summaries of understanding. They are lead by a former AAC Mentor Coach who is also currently taking the class. Sessions occur twice a week for one hour:

PALS for the Spring Semester Hours:

Days Time Location
Tuesdays/ Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm Rowe 234

Hartford Supplemental Instruction: Spring 2025

BIO

BIO 1107 for Dr. Limaye:

Mohammad's Sessions Tuesdays  3:30-4:30pm  HTB 145
Wednesdays  4:00-5:00pm  HTB 229

BIO 1108 for Dr. Cooley:

Ayesha's Sessions Mondays  3:00-4:00pm  HTB 202 (The AAC)
Thursdays  2:00-3:00pm  HTB 202  (The AAC)

CHEM

CHEM 1124 for Dr. Pierce:

Nyaira's Sessions  Mondays  3:00-4:00pm  HTB 212
 Thursdays 2:00-3:00pm  HTB 208

CHEM 1125 for Dr. Pierce:

Damian's Sessions  Wednesdays  3:45-4:45pm  HTB 228
 Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm  HTB 226

CHEM 1127 for Dr. Shah:

Karan's Sessions  Tuesdays  3:00-3:00pm  HTB 202 (AAC)
 Wednesdays 4:40-5:40pm HTB 202 (AAC)

Office Hours

Hartford Supplemental Instruction Office Hours:

Mohmmad's Hours BIO 1107 Dr. Limaye  Mondays  4:00pm-5:00pm  HTB 202 (The AAC)
Ayesha's Hours BIO 1108 Dr. Cooley  Mondays  11:30am-12:30am HTB 202 (The AAC)
Nyaira's Hours CHEM 1124 Dr. Pierce  Wednesdays  1:15pm-2:15pm HTB 202 (The AAC)
Damian's Hours CHEM 1125 Dr. Pierce  Tuesdays  3:45pm-4:45pm  HTB 220
Karan's Hours CHEM 1127 Dr. Shah  Tuesdays  3:30pm-4:30pm HTB 202 (The AAC)

Waterbury Supplemental Instruction: Spring 2025

MATH

MATH 1011Q for Dr. Grgach

Mikayla's Sessions Tuesdays  11:00am-12:00pm  The AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)
Thursdays 2:00pm-3:00pm The AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)

MATH 1071Q for Dr. Pathirana

Erda's Sessions  Mondays and Wednesdays  10:35am-11:35am The AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)

BIO

BIO 1107 for Dr. Durstin

Bendy's Sessions Thursdays 5:00pm-6:30pm AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)

CHEM

CHEM 1124 for Dr. Boyle:

Qaiden's Sessions Mondays and Fridays 10:00am-11:00am  AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)

PSYCH

PSYCH 1101 for Dr. Treadwell

Taspiya's Sessions Thursdays 10:00am-11:00am  AAC Learning Lab (Room 207)

Additional AAC Waterbury Programs:

Learning Lab

The AAC Learning Lab at UConn Waterbury promotes academic success through a holistic approach. Content Coaches offer personalized support in various subjects, emphasizing content mastery, study habits, time management, and test-taking strategies. They conduct one-on-one sessions and group workshops to help students build essential skills. The Lab fosters a supportive, data-driven environment for students to thrive and reach their full potential.

Sign up for an appointment at the AAC Learning Lab on NEXUS!

 

Content Coaching Hours-Spring 2025 Learning Lab

Content Coach Courses Offered Days Available  Times Available 
Aidan Erickson MATH 1060Q, 1131Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30pm-3:15pm
Hida Ahamed BIO 1107. MCB 2610. STATS 1000Q Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Joyce Kentworthy CHEM 1122Q, 1124Q, 1127Q. PHYS 101Q, 1201Q, 1401q Tuesdays and Thursdays  T 9;00am-5:00pm, TH 9:00am-11:00am
Justin Sloss MATH 1060Q, 1131Q. BIO 1107 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays M 12:15pm-1:15pm, T 12:00pm-2:00pm, Wed. 12:15pm-1:15pm
Marcela Yong ECON 1202, 1202. STAT 1000Q Tuesdays and Thursdays  12:00pm-1:30pm
Muhammad Jusinov BIO 1107. CHEM 1124Q, 1127Q, 1128Q Thursdays and Fridays  TH 1:00pm-2:00pm, F 12:30pm-3:00pm
Syeda Hoque BIO 1107. CHEM 1122, 1127Q, 1128Q. MATH 1011Q, 1060Q, 1131Q. PNB 2264. PSYCH 1100, 1101. AH 3025, 4092 TBD TBD

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Are you a faculty member interested in having an SI for your class? Contact Leo Lachut

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SI Program Data: Spring 2023

Total Number of Sign Ins: 3,380

  • 76% of students attended up to 4 SI sessions
  • 24% of students attended 5 or more SI sessions
  • 21% of students have a GPA from 2.0-2.99, 69% of students have a GPA from 3.0-3.99, 6% of students have a 4.0 GPA

Classes with SI sessions:

BIOL 1107

CHEM 1122, CHEM 1124, CHEM 1125, CHEM 1128, CHEM 2444

MATH 1060, MATH 1070, MATH 1131, MATH 1132

MCB 2000, MCB 2410

PNB 2265 

PSYC 1100