Teaming Up: Strengthening connections between SI Leaders and Tutors
Presenters: Rhonda Rumble & Caitlin Simpson, Arizona State University
How do you provide relevant support to students when SI Leaders or tutors are not available? Through the use of digital peer communities, an organized collaboration between SI Leaders and tutors through a shared drive, and a common goal to support students.

Empowering Students to Take Charge!
Presenters: Maria Valenzuela, Ally Bell, & Abel Sanchez, Moreno Valley College
Stop hand holding! What can we do as professors, tutors, and leaders to encourage students to find success while actively breaking the dependency cycle? Let’s discuss ways to promote students taking charge of their own success by exploring tools and scenarios to reinforce the student in their academic journey and beyond.

Accessible Visuals
Presenters: Ambareen Masood & Aimee Valdez, University of California Riverside
Serif vs Sans Serif? Bold vs italicized? How can you make your supplemental material more accessible to students to promote their learning? Knowing what fonts and styles and being conscious of visual disabilities can help make sessions go more smoothly and be more engaging!

What Do I Need from This Space? Using Norm-Setting and Community Agreements to Shape Inclusive, Engaged Learning Communities
Presenter: Megan Keebler, Chaffey College
We all want learning communities where students feel safe being vulnerable, engaged, and supported, but the creation of such a space is easier said than done. One way that the Chaffey College SI Program facilitates the creation of these spaces is through Norm-setting and Community Agreement activities. Come learn how Chaffey College uses the question, "What do I need to feel supported in a learning environment?" to invite students to join in the creation of brave learning spaces!

Faculty/SI Relationship
Presenters: Luz Rodriguez & Jeffrey Julius, Moreno Valley College
Why does it matter if the SI Leader has a good relationship with faculty? We know that this is a catalyst for success for student success. Through addressing challenging scenarios, we want to discuss ways that the faculty relationship with their SI is important for student success.

The Importance of the Bare Minimum
Presenters: Seth Villaflores, Lillian Randle, & Pierre Lam, Mt. San Jacinto College
What is the bare minimum to get students to engage in sessions? How do we balance encouraging student participation without over-pressuring students or committing microaggressions? Join us for an interactive discussion about creating an encouraging and comfortable environment where student contributions are recognized and appreciated.

SI & AI: Reaping the Benefits in Our Artificial Friend
Presenter: Humberto Gonzalez, Moreno Valley College
Unlock the potential of AI in your SI sessions! Join us for a captivating exploration of SI & AI: Reaping the Benefits in Our Artificial Friend. Learn how AI can elevate your academic support game, providing personalized solutions and freeing up your planning time. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of learning environments!

LA-SI Integration Model
Presenter: Briana Roenz, Baylor University
The Supplemental Instructor-Learning Assistant model fosters collaboration between these learning resources by having the SI participate in in-class activities and the LA participate in out-of-class activities. This model has resulted in improved student outreach and support for the students.

Dissecting the Session Plan: The Trio & Synergy
Presenters: Samantha Carrasco, Ami Bhakta, Natalie Gomez, Kellien Baker, & Blanca Montoya, Chaffey College
Are you interested in learning more about how to create an effective 50-minute session both in-person and/or online? In “Dissecting the Session Plan: The Trio & Synergy” we will be covering the foundations and building blocks of the SI session plan! We will cover topics such as session objectives, collaborative learning techniques (CLTs), and formative/summative assessments.

Creating and Hosting Inclusive and Accessible Supplemental Instruction Sessions in an Online Learning Environment
Presenter: Amy Bromme, Capella University
All learners deserve to participate in learning opportunities that appreciate and respect their diversity, rather than feel like they must hide their differences. With this in mind, let’s ensure that SI Leaders can provide accessible interactive sessions that are inclusive of all learners, especially in an online environment.

SI’s Relevance in a Seemingly Growing Tutoring World
Presenter: Charl Nel, North-West University, South Africa
Unlock Student Success: Discover the strengths of SI and tutoring, and explore their potential benefits for your students' success. Backed by a 2-year study at North-West University, South Africa, gain insights to inform your institution's academic support choices.

Unlocking the Potential of AI in Higher Education: Empowering Student Leaders
Presenters: Alison Maddux, Allie Calain, & Courtney Harvey, East Tennessee State University
Are you ready to harness the power of AI? We'll delve into real-world examples of AI applications tailored to the unique challenges faced by SI leaders, tutors, academic coaches, and other academic supports. Learn to leverage AI tools to revolutionize research, optimize time management, supercharge study skills, and more.

Stereotypes in an Education Environment
Presenter: Vaishali Mehta, Chaffey College
How does the term stereotype play a role in an educational environment? In this presentation, we will discuss how we as peer educators can best find ways to not only identify stereotypes within an educational environment, but also create a safer and more positive learning environment free of stereotypes.

Cultivating Interconnected, Metacognitive Learning Support
Presenters: Ariella Daniali, Madi Blaney, & Josh Ovsovich, Los Angeles Pierce College
Using WestEd’s Reading Apprenticeship framework, we will develop peer education methods for providing holistic, metacognitive, equitable student support. Peer educators can create strengths-based spaces rooted in care to include and connect with students. As we strive to build stronger learning communities, it’s time to center peer educators’ potential to facilitate student success.

Weaving the Academic Web: Strengthening Connections for Enhanced Learning Environments
Presenter: Jeel Faldu, California State University San Bernardino
In today’s global world, the relationships one builds can significantly impact one’s educational experience and the outcome. Let’s explore the vital role of strengthening connections with faculty along your academic journey and ways to create better connections to level up the learning environment for one’s academic growth.