Interested in becoming a College Transition Workshop Leader?

students and instructor in the College Transition course

CT Workshop Leaders work with first-year students who are taking a combination of three courses: CSI:1100 College Transition Seminar, a shared course (listed below) and CSI:1150 College Transition Workshop. College Transition Workshop Leaders lead students in CSI:1150, applying the skills learned in the Seminar to study together for their shared academic course.

Workshop Leaders are trained to facilitate two groups of 10 students each, using Supplemental Instruction techniques to help students work together as a study group. Workshops meet twice a week in the fall.

The College Transition Workshop Leader position is eligible for Honors Experiential Learning.

Fall 2026 CT shared academic courses

  • CHEM:1070 General Chemistry I 

  • CHEM:1110 Principles of Chemistry I

  • MATH:1005 College Algebra (for leaders confident in math study skills)

  • MATH:1350 Quantitative Reasoning for Business

  • PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology

  • CRIM:1410 Introduction to Criminology

“I enjoy workshop because it gives me the opportunity to create relationships with some of the new faces on campus. It is inspiring to watch the personal and academic growth that happens in just a couple of months. Through workshop, I have had the ability to grow my communication skills and adapt to various learning styles, which has created a new perspective for me on my own academic journey.”
Abby Leibach, CT Workshop Leader

How to Apply

  • Complete an application on Qualtrics
  • Applications will be reviewed starting on Monday, March 23, with interviews scheduled beginning March 25.
  • Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

CT Workshop Leaders Will

  • Model and encourage collaborative study strategies.
  • Facilitate a friendly and productive learning environment.
  • Support first-year students in their transition to college life and academics.
  • Demonstrate and continue to develop communication and leadership skills.
  • Attend all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
  • Attend all lectures for general education course and be familiar with readings.

Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa in Fall 2026
  • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completed and earned a grade of an “A” in the course or area (math) from the University of Iowa
  • Completion of at least 30 sh by Fall 2026
  • Available to attend two mandatory training dates:
    • Sunday, May 3, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, August 19, 10:00-4:30 p.m.

Compensation

  • $1,950 stipend for 10 hours/week for 15 weeks
  • Ten (10) hours a week = three (3) hours attending lecture; four (4) hours leading CT Workshop; three (3) hours prep time and meetings.

Questions?

Kate Karacay
Senior Academic Advisor, College Transition Workshop Coordinator, Academic Advising Center
kate-karacay@uiowa.edu

or

Liz Caldwell
Assistant Director for Courses and Curriculum, Academic Advising Center
elizabeth-caldwell@uiowa.edu 

319-353-5700