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SI Program

Greetings Falcons!
Welcome to the SI website at
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

 Supplemental Instruction is a learning enhancement program which targets historically difficult classes.

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What is the SI Program?

• Fun and exciting
• A way to meet new friends
• Discussion group led by previous students who made a B or better
• SI’s are chosen by Professor
• Enforce better study habits
• Helps you cram for tests
• Receive better grade in class
• How-to-learn
• What-to-learn
• Develop study strategies for note taking
• SI is NOT REMEDIAL
   

 

 

 

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Why do I need tutoring?

Ask yourself the following questions and see if you could use a tutor:

• Is my comprehension of certain concepts fuzzy?
• Am I satisfied with my grade?
• Do I need help understanding my homework?
• Do I need practice in organizing information?
• Do I need encouragement to boost my self-confidence?
• Do I need help in developing a good problem solving strategy?
• Do I need another point of view?
• Do I need help in reviewing for exams?
• And do I really want to waste my student service fees on a service I don't even use?

 

 

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Why is tutoring so helpful?

• The tutor is recommended by the professor and attends classes with you.
• Tutoring helps students improve their comprehension of coursework material.
• Tutoring develops productive study skills required for success at the university or college level.
• This program allows its' tutors to participate on a small group basis and permits individual attention.
• Supplemental Instruction targets historically difficult courses i.e., Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and History.
• If you need help in a class for which a tutor has not been assigned, please come by or contact the PASS Office for further assistance.

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Contact the Supplemental Instruction Program

Director of the PASS Office
Name: Dr. Efren Castro
Office: MB 1160 D
Phone: (432) 552-2634
Email: castro_e@utpb.edu

Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Name: Christina Thomas
Office: PASS Office
Phone: (432) 552-3632 and (432) 552-2630
Email: Thomas_c761@utpb.edu

PASS Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am-9pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm