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.
Spring 2025 Supplemental Instruction Classes
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.
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.
Spring 2025 SI Session Times & Office Hours
Course: AC 2100, Financial Accounting
Instructor: Tony Tocco
SI Leader: Andrew Freund
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: CON 005
Office Hours: M/W 10:00-11:00 a.m., Learning Center
Course: BL 1250, General Biology I
Instructor: Laura Salem
SI Leader: Abby McMaster
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 212
Office Hours: Th: 2:00-3:00 p.m., Learning Center
Course: BL 1300, General Biology II
Instructor: Chad Scholes
SI Leader: Carmen Marshall
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 218
Office Hours: M/W: 1:00-2:00 p.m., Learning Center
Course: BL3030, Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
Instructor: Jeremy Traas
SI Leader: Andrew Herrmann
Session Times:
Monday: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 116
Office Hours: Tu/W: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Learning Center
Course: BL3040, Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
Instructor: Amanda Cobb
SI Leader: Faith Johnson
SI Session Times:
Monday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 316
Office Hours: T/Th: 2-3, Learning Center
Course: BL3100, Microbiology
Instructor: Janet Cooper
SI Leader: Molly McClung
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: SCI 125
Office Hours: M/Th: 1:00-2:00 p.m., Learning Center
Course: BL3610, Genetics
Instructor: Ryan Elsenpeter
SI Leader: Noah Sisemore
SI Session Times:
Monday: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: SCI 125
Office Hours: TBD, Learning Center
Course: CH1050, Principles of General Chemistry
Instructor: Paula Morehouse
SI Leader: Samuel Quinlivan
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 116
Office Hours: Th: 12:00-2:00 p.m., Learning Center
Course: CH2610, General Chemistry I
Instructor: Paula Morehouse
SI Leader: Anna Lantz
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: ARP 212
Office Hours: Tu/Th: 11:00-12:00., Learning Center
Course: CH2630, General Chemistry II
Instructor: Philip Colombo
SI Leader: Abbie Luft
SI Session Times:
Monday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: SCI 205
Office Hours: M/Th: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Learning Center
Course: CH2630, General Chemistry II
Instructor: Annie Lee
SI Leader: Audra Yoder
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 212
Office Hours: Th: 9:00-11:00 a.m.., Learning Center
Course: CH2730, Organic Chemistry II
Instructor: Yu Liu
SI Leader: Marin McMenus
SI Session Times:
Monday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: SCI 125
Office Hours: TBD, Learning Center
Course: CH3310, Biochemistry I
Instructor: Michael Marvin
SI Leader: Lillian Holmer
SI Session Times:
Monday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 314
Office Hours: M/W: 12:00-1:00 p.m., Learning Center
Course: NUR3100, Pathophysiology
Instructor: JingJing Pan
SI Leader: Katie Collins
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Location: SED 103
Office Hours: Tu/W: 10:30-11:30 a.m.., Learning Center
Course: NUR3180, Pharmacology
Instructor: Laura Grier
SI Leader: Olivia DiGerlamo
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: SED 103
Office Hours: M: 10-12, Learning Center
Course: NUR 3220, Adult Health I
Instructor: Lauren Dercher/Emma Shotton
SI Leader: Braden Conboy
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: SED 103
Office Hours: Tu/Wed: 11:30-12:30, Learning Center
Course: PT6490 Neuroscience I
Instructor: Brendan Stewart
SI Leader: Gabby Corday
SI Session Times:
Tuesday: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: ARP 320
Office Hours: Sun: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Online (contact Gabby for link)