In order to help students make the transition from high school to higher education, the Anne Arundel Community College's (Maryland) Supplemental Instruction with Mentoring Support provides a program of academic support for students enrolled in difficult required courses. The program also creates valuable opportunities for faculty professional development and community interaction. Study sessions are led by community college students who have successfully completed difficult required science, math, and business courses. They re-take the classes and lead study sessions to aid students with mastery of course material and development of study skills. Faculty serve as mentors to the student teachers. In addition, local community leaders provide mentoring support to students in small group sessions and on-site visits, allowing students to interact with leaders in their career fields. Students who participated in the Supplemental Instruction program earned higher mean grades than students who did not participate. 78% of the participants passed the class being supplemented, while 44% of the non-participants passed. They were also retained by the college at higher rates. Faculty and community leader responses confirmed the value of the program. Dissemination of program information is underway at other colleges interested in replicating it. (YKH)