RCC Supplemental Instruction

RCC Supplemental Instruction

A Different Way to Advance Educational Goals

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers a collaborative, student-centered learning experience designed to support success in challenging courses. SI Leaders are students who have previously succeeded in the course and are trained to facilitate engaging, interactive study sessions.

SI Leaders may attend class or lab sessions at the request of the instructor, lead dedicated study group sessions for the course, or do both. SI emphasizes group learning through discussion, problem-solving, and other collaborative strategies.

These approaches create a dynamic and supportive environment where students actively engage with the material, strengthen their understanding, and learn effective study techniques alongside their peers.

Contact Us

Jennifer Revollo
Academic Support Coordinator
Jennifer.revollo@rcc.edu
(951) 779-3304
Martin Luther King Building, Room 219 D

SupplementaI Instruction Faculty Involvement

Faculty Commitment

The SI Program coordinator, class SI student leader and the instructor all work together for student success — minimizing the additional time required by the instructor, who will contribute by: 

  • Promoting SI Study Sessions - for just a few minutes 
  • Making Initial Class Announcement: The SI student leader will take a few minutes to speak at the beginning of the first or second lecture to promote study sessions 
  • Endorsing: SI session information is included in class syllabus and verbally endorsed by the instructor at the beginning and throughout the semester (a powerpoint slide with session times will be displayed prior to class). The SI leader will take a few minutes at the beginning of class to make weekly announcements 
  • The Instructor meets weekly with the SI leader for 10-30 minutes to discuss what takes place in the session and shares ideas on how to present difficult subject matter. Instructor Recommends Student SI attendance is voluntary, however, your instructor recommends you meet with your Student SI Leader. To ask for Supplemental Instruction for your class, download the request form and submit it to your instructor! 

Request an SI Leader

  • Faculty Request for Summer and Fall 2026 will open April 27

How to Become a SI Leader

To qualify as a SI Leader you must have: 

  • A 3.0 cumulative GPA or 
  • A 3.0 term GPA for the previous two semesters and 
  • Received an A or B in the prerequisite course(s) 
  • RCC as your home college at the time of application 

  • Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units for Fall/Spring

  • Faculty Recommendation Form

As an SI Leader you will be expected to: 

  • Attend mandatory Peer Instruction and Mentoring Conference and SI Orientation
  • Attend the assigned lecture or lab for the course if requested by the Professor
  • Plan and conduct one or two engaging, collaborative study sessions each week
  • Meet regularly with the Professor of your course
  • Attend monthly Peer Instructor trainings
  • Meet with the SI professional staff as required
  • Work up to 8 hours per week
  • Provide three hours of availability to Tutorial Services as a one-on-one Tutor

SI Interest Form