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1. What extra work is required of faculty for SI?

   Faculty members are required to accomplish 3 tasks. First, meet with the SI leader when the leader has questions. Secondly, send grades from their first test to the SI Coordinator. Lastly, faculty members are asked to complete an evaluation form at the end of the semester. Other than that, nothing is required of faculty.

2. What is in it for me?

   Some of the positive results of SI have been that faculty have reported such experiences as more interaction with students in class, high participation rates, less distractions during lectures. One negative is that the teacher is not allowed to attend the SI sessions or know who is attending. This is for both the student and the faculty member. Some students are afraid to ask questions of teachers. For the faculty member, not knowing allows a blind result for the statistics, and extra credit cannot be given to skew the grades.

3. Are the SI sessions monitored?

   Yes! SI sessions are monitored by SI staff at least once a week. If the SI leader is having problems, the monitors are available to provide assistance.

4. How are SI leaders chosen?

   Faculty are encouraged to recommend potential SI leaders. SI leaders should be students who have completed and done well in the course, have good communication skills, and are willing to take on the challenge of helping others with the material.

5. Where are the SI sessions held?

   Vacant classrooms on campus are used for SI sessions. The SI coordinator and SI leader will work with the administration to find room for the sessions. So far, there has not been a problem finding space for the sessions.

6. How do I offer my course for inclusion in the SI program?

   Go to http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/SI.