Supplemental Instruction/PASS
Supplemental Instruction (SI), also known as PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions),
is one of many programs offered by SIUC to enhance the student-learning environment and to promote the academic success of students. SI is currently offered in a select number of Core Curriculum courses. The study sessions are free of charge, and many students find them fun as well as productive. Because this assistance is provided directly through the course, students need to attend class to be in contact with the SI leaders and to find out the specifics of when and where the SI sessions are offered. SI is not a substitute for class attendance—students are strongly encouraged to attend class regularly.
Assistance begins the first week of the term. The SI leader (an undergraduate student who previously has been successful in the same course) offers two SI sessions per week. The SI leader attends class just as regularly enrolled students do, so he/she knows exactly where students are in the course material. During the SI session, students work with one another as they learn study strategies that will promote their success in the course. For best results, students are encouraged to attend at least one study session per week throughout the entire semester. Special study sessions are offered prior to exam days in each course.
SI is an internationally known and respected program. With over 30 years of research data, SI has been shown to help students increase their grades in difficult college courses by one-half to one full letter grade. For information, contact the coordinator at (618) 453-2422.
Lisa Peden
Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction
phone: (618) 453-2422
email: lbpeden@siu.edu
http://www.siuc.edu/~pass