Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction
What is Supplemental Instruction?
Supplemental instruction (SI) is a group-based approach to learning that supports students in their journey toward academic success by integrating “what to learn” with “how to learn.” SI consists of regularly scheduled out-of-class group study sessions. These are facilitated by trained SI leaders who utilize collaborative activities to ensure student-to-student interaction. SI is implemented in traditionally challenging courses at Rockhurst and is a free service offered to all students in a targeted course. You are encouraged to attend SI sessions throughout the semester.
Supplemental Instruction FAQs
Where/when is my SI session?
View the current schedule of classes on the Supplemental Instruction tab. Schedules are typically posted during the second week of classes.
When should I attend SI?
Right away. It is best to attend SI sessions regularly to maximize the benefit of attending. Studies show that students who attended SI sessions regularly have a half-a-letter grade or a whole letter grade higher than those who do not attend.
Does SI really work?
Yes! Over 40 years of research at hundreds of institutions internationally have verified that attending SI sessions help students improve grades in the targeted course, increase their GPA and improve their likelihood of graduating.
Fall 2023 SI Session Times & Office Hours
If your course has Supplemental Instruction (SI) offered, you will find your SI Leader and session days, times, and locations below. All sessions and office hours are typically one hour long unless otherwise noted.
Please note that when you see "Virtual" for the location, those sessions and office hours will take place on Microsoft Teams. Please contact your SI Leader for the meeting link. (If you need help using Microsoft Teams, please visit this page: Teams Tutorials. If a classroom is listed, your session will be in-person in that classroom.
NOTE: Session times and locations are subject to change, so please contact your SI Leader or Professor if you are unsure of where/when your SI sessions will meet. It's possible that some in-person sessions may be virtual at times if necessary due to illness or weather. The best place to get up-to-date information is your course Canvas site or your SI Leader themselves.
Course: AC2000, Managerial Accounting
Instructor: Tony Tocco
SI Leader: Billy Klasinski
SI Session Times:
Monday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: CON104
Office Hours: M/W 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Learning Center
Course: BL 1250, General Biology I
Instructor: Jamie Dyer
SI Leader: Ben Galligos
SI Session Times:
Monday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: ARP 212
Office Hours: TBD
Course: BL 1250, General Biology I
Instructor: Laura Salem
SI Leader: Jayla Pierce
SI Session Times:
Monday: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: SCI 315
Office Hours: T/Th: 11:00-12:00 in the Learning Center
Course: BL 1300, General Biology II
Instructor: Chad Scholes
SI Leader: Megan Lipe
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 222
Office Hours: M/W 9:00-10:00 in the Learning Center
Course: BL 2929, Cell Basis
Instructor: Jessica Allen
SI Leader: Nadia Galvan
SI Session Times:
Monday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: SCI 205
Office Hours: M/W 10:00-11:00 in the Learning Center
Course: BL3030, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
Instructor: Konnor Brennan
SI Leader: Angela Payne
Session Times:
Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 222
Office Hours: Wed: 3:00-4:00, Fri: 9:30-10:30 in the Learning Center
Course: BL3040, Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
Instructor: Elizabeth Evans
SI Leader: Ella Wedergren
Session Times:
Monday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Locations: Monday- ARP220, Wednesday-ARP224
Office Hours: Tu/Th: 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Learning Center
Course: BL3040, Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
Instructor: Chris Wills
SI Leader: Gwen Hammond
SI Session Times:
Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: CON 203
Office Hours: Mon: 2:00-3:00, Fri: 2:30-3:30 in the Learning Center
Course: BL3100, Microbiology
Instructor: Janet Cooper
SI Leader: Jaeden Hardison
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: SCI 125
Office Hours: M/W 11:00-12:00 in the Learning Center
Course: BL3610, Genetics
Instructor: Ryan Elsenpeter
SI Leader: Emily Edwards
SI Session Times:
Monday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: SCI 205
Office Hours: T/Th: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Learning Center
Course: CH1050, Principles of General Chemistry
Instructor: Paula Morehouse
SI Leader: Sam Quinlivan
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP316
Office Hours: M/W: 1:00-2:00 in the Learning Center
Course: CH2610, General Chemistry I
Instructor: Annie Lee
SI Leader: Ian Brouk
SI Session Times:
Monday: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: SCI 205
Office Hours: TBD
Course: CH 2610, General Chemistry I
Instructor: Philip Colombo
SI Leader: Abbie Luft
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 212
Office Hours: Fri: 12:00-2:00 in the Learning Center
Course: CH 2630, General Chemistry II
Instructor: Annie Lee
SI Leader: Marin McMenus
SI Session Times:
Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: ARP 210
Office Hours: Wed: 8:30-9:30, Fri: 11:30-12:30 in the Learning Center
Course: CH2710, Organic Chemistry I
Instructor: Yu Liu
SI Leader: Andrew Park
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 116
Office Hours: Tu/Th: 9:30-10:30 in the Learning Center
Course: CH3310, Biochemistry I
Instructor: Ryan Elsenpeter
SI Leader: Giovanna Caime
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 218
Office Hours: M/W: 11:00-12:00 in the Learning Center
Course: NUR3100, Pathophysiology
Instructor: JingJing Pan
SI Leader: Anna Herrin
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 5:00-6:30 p.m..
Location: VIRTUAL (See Anna for meeting link)
Office Hours: By Appointment-Please contact Anna
Course: NUR3180, Pharmacology
Instructor: Laura Grier
SI Leader: Abby Newman
SI Session Times:
Wednesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: VIRTUAL (See Abby for the meeting Link)
Office Hours: By appointment only-Please contact Abby
Course: PT6190, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Conditions
Instructor: Melissa Walker
SI Leader: Alexis Davis and Lexi Lockett
SI Session Times:
Monday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: ARP116
Office Hours: Sunday 8:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m., please see Alexis or Lexi for location
