Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an globally recognized academic retention model developed at UMKC. Our Purpose:
1. To increase the graduation rates of students
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an internationally recognized academic support, proven retention model developed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) in 1973. SI sessions are regularly scheduled, informal review sessions in which students compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict test items. Students learn how to integrate course content and study skil
06/19/2026
ICSI Intel: https://tr.ee/6RQW01WZvE
Check out this week's edition of the ICSI Intel, which includes reminders regarding the SI Supervisor Summer Webinar Series & resources from our first webinar this week, worldwide and GOAAAALLLLLLL-driven news, opportunities for engagement, and more!
06/18/2026
The World Cup isn't the only place where these countries are making an impact.
Many of the nations competing in 2026 are also home to SI/PASS programs supporting student success on campuses around the world. Looks like SI has a pretty strong international lineup of its own.
Who are you rooting for this summer?
06/17/2026
Take a look at all of the training opportunities available this summer and fall! Is this your first time engaging with SI? Has it been 7+ years since your last SI Supervisor Training, this might be a great refresher for you!
Learn More: https://tr.ee/fhM28hd6ga
06/16/2026
There's still time to register for the FREE Accreditation Renewal Workshop - perfect for those planning to apply for renewal within the next year.
Learn More: https://tr.ee/a9oWqejE8j
06/15/2026
Join us this week for the first webinar in the SI Supervisor Summer Webinar Series!
Sarah Amos will be presenting on how to optimize your 40-hour work week while coordinating an SI program.
Register Now: https://tr.ee/SVDmIG5qV2
06/13/2026
There are so many incredible people to thank for making the conference a success behind the scenes: the US-based National SI Advisory Group, our Certified Trainers from abroad, our UMKC team and Senior Vice Provost for Student Success, all of the Regional Groups (Midwest featured here), ICSI support staff (Evan - tech, Josh - registration, Sarah/Chanté - conference planning & support), Tim & Ross for packing all of the conference bags, the Award Winners for sharing their expertise, and the UMKC students for supporting the conference as needed!
*not featured - all Volunteers, hotel staff, keynotes, and all of you for attending!
06/13/2026
Day 3 • The last day of the conference was filled with time for reflection, announcements, and celebration! The next conference will be held right here in Kansas City and we can’t wait to see you all again in 2028!
Until then - for all SI Leaders, prepare for the 2nd Global SI Leader Summit virtual conference coming March 2027!
06/13/2026
Day 2 • We had another great keynote for by Nicole Price from Lively Paradox! She left us with key takeaways that can be applied both personally and professionally. We also celebrated this year’s award winners with an Awards Panel over lunch, followed by great breakout sessions, an evening of networking and ePoster presentations, ending the night off with the Portland Waypoint excursions to the Midtown Beer Garden, Washington Park in Portland OR, and the Portland Aerial Tram!
06/12/2026
ICSI Intel: https://tr.ee/6RQW01WZvE
Check out this week's ICSI Intel! It includes final conference appreciation notes & updates, an SI Supervisor Summer Webinar Series reminder, the Summer/Fall 2026 SI Supervisor Training dates, a SAVE-THE-DATE for the 2027 Global SI Leader Summit conference, and more!
06/09/2026
Day 1 • was a great time! Thanks to our pre-con facilitators, student keynote speaker Gigi Ghiselli from CSU Chico's SI program, and swag enthusiasts for their engagement this past Wednesday!