Supplemental Instruction

• Free academic support in some of the most challenging general education and/or gateway courses.
• Collaborative, engaging, and interactive sessions, hosted by a trained SI Leader.
• Occurs at least twice weekly, specific to the section/professor.
• A proactive approach to ensuring student success.

• Students who have completed the course at UAB with at least a B+ and have at least 3.00 GPA.
• Leaders complete a two-to-three hour training workshop.
  • All training is focused on metacognitive learning strategies and tools, using Bloom's Taxonomy to help students work their way into higher-level critical thinking skills.
• You can expect your SIL to be well-versed in the subject material and study strategies.

SILs are employed by the VMASC. Faculty recommend the student; we do the hiring, training, and payroll.