Supplemental Learning What is SL? Program Description East Campus Organization Who can take advantage? And how? Students – Class Schedule Search Leaders – Faculty recommendations Faculty – approved course, identify candidate Why promote SL? East Campus Success Data What students like about SL

Supplemental Learning (SL) SL assisted courses provide students with a trained peer mentor. The SL Leader acts as a model student in class and leads group study sessions outside of class. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9W3uwkZFdcA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W3uwkZFdcA

Characteristics of Supplemental Learning Form of peer mentoring. Students attend SL sessions voluntarily. Designed to assist students with both content and study skills. SL Leaders are students who have demonstrated success in the targeted courses. Targets front door courses.

SL Leaders are more than just tutors!! Leaders participate in all course lectures as a model student. Leaders take notes and complete most assignments and tests with enrolled students. Leaders conduct 2 SL sessions outside of class each week. Leaders use learning theories, methods of peer mentoring, and collaborative learning to help students become independent learners. Leaders have experiental knowledge of their SL professor’s

SL Leaders are more than just tutors!! Leaders have experiential knowledge of succeeding in the course with this professor Classroom management Assignment expectations Methods Leaders meet with their SL professor regularly to plan for sessions Difficult concepts Learning activities Leaders are embedded in the course Aware of current lessons Assignment deadlines

What happens in SL sessions? Leaders: facilitate learning activities model study skills provide organizational strategies guide group study sessions lead review sessions encourage the use of resources offer leadership for all students

What students say they like about SL Extra help with questions. In-depth study/review of information. Individual attention. Convenient sessions. Leader can offer a different style than the classroom instructor. Less intimidating atmosphere. Leader understands the pressures of being a student. Leader sits through the class with them. Sessions are “fun” and “upbeat”. Sessions are optional.

Supplemental Learning Courses Mathematics Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033c) Algebra Intensive (MAT 1033c/MAC 1105) Introductory Statistics (STA 1001c) College Math (MGF 1106) Sciences Biology I (BSC 1010c) Communications Freshman Comp I (ENC 1101) Freshman Comp II (ENC 1102) Advanced Comp for Nonnative Speakers (EAP 1640)

East Campus SL Organization Dean of Learning Support – Leonard Bass SL Campus Coordinators - Jennifer Adams & Robert Schachel SL Faculty 25-30 SL Leaders 1 SL Leader assisting the coordinators 750-1200 students enrolled in SL courses each term 30-40% participate in SL sessions SL Headquarters 4-216 Holds resources for leaders to research and prepare for effective sessions Hosts biweekly leader trainings Houses up to 4 concurrent SL sessions

SL Data Highlights Student participation in SL sections (>33%) Success Rates For students enrolled in SL section: With attendance in 1+ SL session: Student participation in SL sections (>33%) Persistence Notes on SL

How can advising help? Inform students about the program Distribute program literature Help students find SL classes Remind students to leave room in their schedules for sessions Look out for future SL Leaders Provide possible candidates with an application or coordinator contact info

What prospective SL students need to know: SL assisted sections can be found in the class schedule search (not Atlas registration) SL is free SL Sessions are typically held the hour before or the hour after class, so leave this time open in your schedule SL sessions are voluntary (for the most part)

Learning generations growth: Supplemental Learning Leaders Tutors: SPA, Math Support Center, Communications Center Lab Assistants, Public School Teachers (with AA degree) Adjunct Professors (with Bachelor’s or Master’s)

SL Leadership – contact us! Leonard Bass, Dean of Learning Support Email: lbass11@valenciacollege.edu Phone: x2745 Jennifer Adams, East Campus SL Coordinator, Math Faculty Email: jmccormick5@valenciacollege.edu Phone: x2023 Robert Schachel, East Campus SL Coordinator, Communications Faculty Email: rschachel@valenciacollege.edu Phone: x2634