Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) assists students to succeed in selected General Education Breadth courses by providing out-of-class sessions held two times per week. Implemented at Utah State in 1988, SI is an international academic support model developed in 1973 by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- Over 9,000 Utah State students participated in SI during the 2007-08 school year.
- Students who regularly attend SI earn better grades and withdraw less often than non-participants. Learn more...
SI Works!
View this 7 minute video to learn why students who attend SI sessions earn better grades. 
For SI leaders
SI sessions are facilitated by students who have demonstrated proficiency with the course content as well as overall academic excellence.
For Faculty
Students who regularly attend SI earn better grades and withdraw less often than non-participants.
Program outcomes
The positive impact of SI is documented through analyses conducted each semester and annually.
Where it all began...
The University of Missouri-Kansas City developed the Supplemental Instruction model in 1973.
Interested in becoming...
an SI leader? Learn more about this job opportunity.
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