Responsibilities

• Lead two, one-hour peer assisted SI study sessions per week
• Attend lectures for your assigned class, take notes, review homework assignments
• Plan and facilitate well thought-out interactive SI sessions

Minimum Criteria Needed to Apply

• Must have previously taken the same course (prefer that course was taken at MCCC with same instructor)
• Must have received a minimum of a B in the course
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must be recommended by the faculty member from the course
• Must have good interpersonal skills to work faculty
• Must be willing to make a commitment to be an SI leader for the entire semester

Application Process

• SI leaders are hired each semester for courses which meet specific criteria
• All applications will be reviewed by the SI Liaison
• If selected, applicant must complete 8 hours of initial SI training before the semester begins and attend subsequent SI meetings

Compensation

• SI leaders are paid at the current student assistant rate for training, planning, attending lectures and leading SI sessions

Certification

• SI leaders are eligible for Levels I and II certification through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) after fulfilling the certification requirements