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Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a structured study group designed to help students achieve success in "historically difficult" courses: those with consistently high rates of D's, F's, and/or Withdrawals. SI sessions are FREE and open to all students enrolled in the supported courses. A trained SI leader will facilitate three, hour-long sessions per week, focusing on difficult course content. These sessions serve to reinforce course material, clarify confusing concepts, and approach the information from a fun and engaging perspective.
During the fall and spring semesters, SI is offered for:
- BIOL 1110 & 1120: Biology I and II for Science Majors
- BIOL 3100: General Genetics
- CHEM 1110 & 1120: General Chemistry I and II
- CHEM 2010 & 2020: Organic Chemistry I and II
- HSCI 2010 & 2020: Anatomy & Physiology I and II
Why SI?
Students who have attended SI at ETSU typically earn a final grade that is a full letter grade higher than those who did not attend. Attending SI regularly is a fantastic way to study, increase your understanding of complex material, and review for exams. The small group environment allows you to work at a slower pace and ask quesitons.
Who are SI Leaders?
SI leaders are students who have taken the course and performed well. They must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrate a vested interest in supporting student success. SI leaders are tasked with helping students think more deeply about the instructor's lectures and the readings covered in the course, and using innovative and engaging strategies to improve students' understanding of complex and challenging concepts.
Meet the Fall 2023 SI Leaders
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BIOL 1110 - Biology I for Majors
Shelby
Major: Psychology 
Will
Major: Biology -
BIOL 1120 - Biology II for Majors
John
Major: Microbiology -
BIOL 3100 - General Genetics
Morgan
Major: Biology and Health Sciences -
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I
Connor
Major: Biology 
Hasaan
Major: Philosophy 
Hunter
Major: Biology 
Katelyn
Major: Microbiology 
Mehroo
Major: 
Kimia
Major: Chemistry -
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II
Erica
Major: Chemistry 
Nathan
Major: Psychology (with a concentration in Pre-Med) -
CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I
Luke
Major: Microbiology 
Malachi
Major: Chemistry 
Rylan
Major: Biology -
CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemistry II
TBD
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HSCI 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology I
Anna
Major: Nutrition 
Chloe
Major: Kinesiology 
Holly
Major: Rehabilitative Health Sciences -
HSCI 2020 - Anatomy & Physiology II
TBD
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ACCT 2010 - Principles of Accounting I
Emily
Major: Accounting (with a concentration in Controllership Business & Technology)
Hannah
Major: Accounting (with a concentration in Generalist Business & Technology) 
Kinley
Major: Accounting (with a concentration in Generalist Business & Technology) 
MacKenzie
Major: Accounting (with a concentration in Audit Business & Technology) 
Samantha
Major: Accounting (with a concentration in Generalist Business & Technology) -
ACCT 2020 - Principles of Accounting II
Reginald
Major:
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ACCT 3010 - Financial Accounting I
Dennis
Major:
What do students like about SI?
- "I like that the SI leaders sit in on lectures that way they can relate their lessons directly from what is being taught in lecture."
- "The atmosphere."
- "Being able to ask questions I would not be able to ask in class, and having someone to help review material and understand how to look at questions in a different way."
- "They make content interesting."
- "They (sessions) are at multiple times to increase the chance that I attend. The SIs are always ready to help even at times when they are not in a meeting. I have been able to get more out of the course with the help of my SI leaders."
- "The ability to interact with other students from my class."
- "When we worked together in groups and everyone explained their confusion, we were able to help out one another."