Transcript SI at Ddel Mr College
Welcome!
Before we begin, please take a moment to identify your top three most pressing concerns from the ones listed on the posters. Then place your stickers next them.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) at Del Mar College
Ron Huskin, Faculty Coordinator of SI Stephanie Ding, SI Leader Trainer
Presentation Overview
• History of SI at Del Mar College • Current State of SI at Del Mar College • Obstacles and Problems • Questions and Answers
Del Mar College
How Did SI Get Started at Del Mar College?
• Summer Academy gave birth to SI • SI undergoes various piloting phases • SI at DMC is declared on “Life Support”
Current State of SI at DMC
• SI Leaders and coverage of courses
Student Success Center
Student Success Center
Student Success Center
Current State of SI at DMC
• Separation from Title V grant monies
Obstacles the SI Program Encountered
• No Institutional Commitment – Lack of Funding • Targeted Courses – Convenience – Developmental Education Courses – Limitations • Lack of centralized SI coordinator – SI leaders – Record Keeping
Obstacles the SI Program Encountered - continued
• Diffusion in Organization Chart – Vice President of Student Development – Dean of Arts and Sciences
What Changed?
• The SI program moved under the supervision of the Vice President of Instruction – Academics vs. Students Services – SI program was voluntarily suspended for a semester • Faculty Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction position created – Institutional Funding – Institutional Support
Implications for the SI Program
• Able to target SI courses based on D, F and W rate – A&P, Algebra, Trig, Calculus, Psychology, Art History, Biology, Engineering • Institutional Commitment – SI is still in the institutional budget despite…..
Persisting Problems
• Finding and Keeping Qualified SI Leaders – Large turn-over – Part-time employees • Administrative Support • Attendance – Commuter college – Friday and Weekend Sessions
Recommendations
• Determine the organizational location of your SI program – To secure funding • Identify a single SI coordinator that oversees all SI targeted courses – Training, supervision and recording keeping • Get administrative support from the highest ranking administer possible – To ensure funding
Recommendations continued
• Educate your institution campus wide about SI – Meet with Faculty and Chairs – What does “SI” mean?
• Secure Grant Money (if possible) – Collect data to secure institutional funding • Identify Reliable Space to hold SI sessions
Recommendations continued
• Bring someone from UMKC to your campus • Link SI outcomes to campus mission, strategic plan, and initiatives • Get lucky!
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