The University of Iowa offers a range of peer-facilitated academic support programs that enhance student learning and success.
The University of Iowa offers a range of peer-facilitated academic support programs that enhance student learning and success.
Established, research-informed programs such as Supplemental Instruction and Learning Assistants provide support that complements the roles of Undergraduate Graders (UGs) and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs), creating a strong network of academic support for students.
Learn more about these programs and roles
Established, Centralized Peer-Facilitated Academic Support Programs
- Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
- Responsible for out-of-class support sessions based in active and collaborative learning. Sessions focus on students gaining a deeper understanding of course content and learning study strategies.
- Role is centrally coordinated through the Office of Student Learning.
- Learning Assistant (LA)
- Responsible for in-class facilitation support in high-enrollment courses (e.g., lectures) through activities and problem sets.
- Role is centrally coordinated through the Office of Student Learning.
Undergraduate Graders & Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
Learn more about how the roles and responsibilities of Undergraduate Graders and Undergraduate Teaching Assistants are different from other peer support roles at Iowa.