Supplemental Instruction - About Us

Our Mission

• To help students improve test scores and GPA in introductory and historically difficult courses (30% of students receiving a grade of D, F, or W) such as mathematics, science, social science, and law
• To help students gain leadership skills
• To reduce drop-out rates
• To increase attendance and graduation rate

• SI Director
• SI Faculty Mentor  
• Target Professors   
• SI Leaders  

 Origin of Supplemental Instruction (SI):

• Created by Deanna Martin, Ph.D., at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to decrease the attrition rate of students in the schools of medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.
• Rosemary Wolfe, recognized by UMKC Certified Trainer of Supervisors, developed the SI program at AACC.
• Jackie Tyler is the current SI Director at AACC.