Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI):  What it is?

Oakland Community College’s Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is modeled after the research-based program at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC).  

Here’s how UMKC describes SI:

“SI is an active approach to learning that supports students toward academic success by integrating “what to learn” with “how to learn.” SI consists of regularly scheduled, voluntary sessions outside of class, which are facilitated by trained peer leaders who utilize collaborative activities to ensure peer-to-peer interaction in small groups.”

For more information on the UMKC SI model.

Supplemental Instruction: Which courses are eligible?

OCC adopted these criteria for SI courses beginning in 2022:

  • Historically difficult for students
  • 25 percent D, F, or Withdrawal rate
  • Required course for many students
  • “Gatekeeper” or prerequisite course

Group Tutoring (GT): Which courses are eligible?

GT is available for all courses – including those that don’t meet the SI criteria listed above.  Here’s what happens with GT sessions:

  • Tutor holds group sessions
  • Virtual or in-person
  • Content and Study Skills foundation
  • Student-led

If you are an OCC faculty member interested in having an SI or GT session for your class, contact Professor Valerie Merriwether.

Contact Information & Hours

Auburn Hills Campus
located in the Library
Michael Robinson
Phone: (248) 232-4435
Email:ahasc@oaklandcc.edu

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Highland Lakes Campus
Woodland Hall North Room 20
Phone: (248) 942-3035
Email: hlasc@oaklandcc.edu

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Orchard Ridge Campus
Room K-100
Lisa Nemitz
Phone: (248) 522-3435
Email:ortc@oaklandcc.edu

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Royal Oak Campus
Room C-101
Rosalind Reaves
Phone: (248) 246-2435
Email: roasc@oaklandcc.edu

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Southfield Campus
A 212-Information Commons
Valerie Merriwether
Phone(248) 233-2735
Emailsfasc@oaklandcc.edu

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm


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