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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:
- ACCT 2010 & 2020
- 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.
SI Schedules for Spring 2023
Meet the SI Leaders
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BIOL 1110 - Biology I for Majors
Ava
Major: Health Sciences
Fun Fact: I am a cheerleader for the ETSU Bucs. -
BIOL 1120 - Biology II for Majors
John
Major: Microbiology
Hobbies: Hiking, video games, travel
Will
Major: Biology
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BIOL 3100 - General Genetics
Mase
Major: Biology
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CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I
Malachi
Major: Health Sciences
Future Goal: I hope to attend dental school. -
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II
Jessica
Major: Biology
Minor: Double minor in Environmental Studies and Culture & Health -
CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I
Nathan
Major: Psychology (with a concentration in Pre-Med)
Future Goal: Attending medical school and eventually opening my own psychiatric practice. -
CHEM 2020 - Organic Chemisty II
Allen
Major: Chemistry (with a concentration in Biochemistry)
Fun Fact: I am missing an organ . . . my appendix (So it is not that big a deal)
Luke
Major: Microbiology
Malachi
Major: Health Sciences
Future Goal: I hope to attend dental school. -
HSCI 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology I
Chloe
Major: Kinesiology
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HSCI 2020 - Anatomy & Physiology II
Aaron
Major: Health Professions
Caroline
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Minor: Art
Tyson
Major: Rehabilitative Health Sciences
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."