The Summer Online Undergraduate Program (SOUP) offers opportunities for students to take online classes during summer semesters. These online options allow Georgia Tech to engage students who may not otherwise study during summers. We are measuring the success of SOUP based on increases in the number of courses offered, the number of completed online enrollments, and the percentage of completed courses with a grade of A/B/C. From a baseline of 12 courses offered in summer 2013, we have expanded to 18 courses in summer 2015. From 2013 to 2014, SOUP experienced a 131% increase in completed enrollments
Innovation in teaching and learning is a key component of Georgia Tech’s mission. In alignment with this aspect of our mission, Georgia Tech provides supplemental instruction (called Peer-Led Undergraduate Study (PLUS) at Georgia Tech) to students in traditionally challenging courses. Enrollment and the number of contact hours represent a marker of success for PLUS. During fall 2014, 2,071 students participated in PLUS for total of 11,163 contact hours. During spring 2015, 2,004 students participated for a total of 10,397 contact hours. During fall 2014, 37% of students in the above courses participated in PLUS; during spring 2015, 38% participated.
