1. Maximizing Your SI Attendance by Working Closely with Your Leader
FLEX Workshop by Eileen Pierce
August 14, L-149, 5:00-6:15

2. Attendance at SI Sessions
What factors lead to HIGH attendance?
What factors lead to LOW attendance?

3. Many factors contribute to student involvement in SI, but a key factor is…

4. Pair up and make a list for each:
Characteristics of an effective
Instructor-SI Leader Relationship 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Characteristics of an ineffective
Instructor-SI Leader Relationship 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

5. Crucially, how students perceive your level of teamwork will impact their attendance at sessions!VS

6. Handout: Recipe for a Successful SI Relationship (Instructor & Leader)
Let’s read through the 7 elements together.
Then work with someone near you to answer the
questions at the bottom of the handout.

7. Start off with clear communication:
1st 30-minute meeting—lay the foundation for a successful
semester.
See the handout SI Leader-Instructor 1st Meeting, Important
Points to Be Clarified.
Pair up and assume role of Instructor vs Leader.
Instructor takes notes for each question on handout depending
on SI Leader’s responses.

8. What stood out to you? Why?

9. Suggested Format for Weekly Meetings with Leader
Important to stay in touch with Leader regularly
30 minutes minimum of meeting time weekly
Use suggested format on handout as a guideline as to
what to discuss

10. Parting quote…
"The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."
--Harvey Firestone