Thank you Thomas and Karen (Shippensburg Univ). I did a quick and dirty
google search of the SBI itself (www.fiu.edu/~blissl/SBI-HS.doc) as well as
on the gentleman who designed the instrument: Leonard B. Bliss. There is
sufficient info out there but I had yet to link up with a contact for the
computer-based version. Your email timing is perfect! Thanks again.
Sara
-----Original Message-----
From: Sondheimer, Karen [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 10:41 AM
To: Gibbon, Thomas; Sara Weertz; [log in to unmask]
Subject: RE: SBI
Sara and others-
I'm not sure I can give you a lot of information, but we use the Study
Behavior Inventory, Version 2.0, Copyright 200 Randall A. Marvin. It is the
computer-based system. There is a paper and pencil version as well. Since
this was installed before I started here, I probably cannot help you with
startup information, but I'm sure the company can walk you through costs,
installs, etc. I'm fairly certain we have a site license for this, because
our IT department is able to install it on computers as needed. It consists
of 46 questions and takes about 10 minutes for students to complete. It
assesses students on 8 separate areas of study behaviors (time management,
reading, writing skills, note taking, listening, etc). If a student scores
below 40th percentile in any area, the report gives some suggestions for
improvement. It's not a perfect instrument, but I like that it's quick and
it makes a great starting point for conversations with students. If you
have other questions for me, let me know!
Karen J. Sondheimer
Learning Specialist
The Learning Center
Lower Level Lehman Library
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1577
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-----Original Message-----
From: Gibbon, Thomas
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 10:33 AM
To: Sara Weertz
Cc: Sondheimer, Karen
Subject: RE: SBI
Hi Sara and Karen,
Sara, Karen Sondheimer is the coordinator of our AIM program - I think that
she might be able to answer your questions better than me - Karen, do you
mind answering Sara's questions? Thanks. Tom
Thomas Gibbon
Academic Success Program
Shippensburg University
717 477-1145
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From: Sara Weertz [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 10:29 AM
To: Gibbon, Thomas
Subject: FW: SBI
Thomas,
Please tell me more about the SBI. I googled it and did learn some things
but I would specifically like to know how I can tap into the computer-based
version--is that what you use?
Sara L. Weertz
Director, Supplemental Instruction
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX 76909
325-942-2710
-----Original Message-----
From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
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Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 3:06 PM
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Subject: Re: 1st year, 2 semester support programs
For the last few years we have used the Study Behavior Inventory.
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From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
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Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 12:17 AM
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Subject: Re: 1st year, 2 semester support programs
Hi Thomas,
We are trying to improve our program for first year students on probation.
Would you mind sharing the academic strategies assessment that you use?
Thanks!
Robin Kratzer, Director
Academic Resource Center
Instructor of Education
Defiance College
701 North Clinton Street
Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-2332
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> Well we actually have two versions of the program for students on academic
> probation, it is called Academic Improvement Plan (AIM). Version 1 is for
> the general population on campus who get on probation, students are
> strongly urged by their Deans to attend a meeting at the beginning of the
> next semester after they are placed on probation. They complete an
> academic strategies assessment, then meet with a learning specialist from
> the Learning Center to review the assessment and set up a plan for the
> semester. The plan can include tutoring, supplemental instruction if
> available, continued meetings with a learning specialist, workshop
> attendance. These are selected from amongst the existing services
> available at our school. The learning specialists are not able to meet
> with most students on probation often due to the large numbers on
> probation compared with the few learning specialists.
>
> Version 2 is for students who come to our school through a summer bridge
> program. These students get all of what is available in version 1 plus
> ongoing meetings with their academic counselor/advisors. At these ongoing
> meetings students are required to track their grades, work on time
> management, project management, also bring papers in for review, and work
> on test preparation. Self-regulation is a big part of this intervention.
> Usually because the students and counselors meet regularly, other problems
> are discussed (e.g. financial aid or home problems).
>
> The Deans ask for progress reports for students in both groups.
>
> Thomas C. Gibbon
> Academic Success Program
> 717 477-1145
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of JILL M. SIMONS
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 12:03 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: 1st year, 2 semester support programs
>
> Tom:
>
> Can you describe your academic probation program or direct me to a
> contact. Thank you.
>
> Jill Simons, Director
> Wilson Center for Academic Advising
> and Learning Assistance
> Arkansas State University
> (870) 972-3001
> (870) 972-3414 fax
>
> For more on academic advising, visit
> http://univcollege.astate.edu/advising/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gibbon, Thomas
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 11:00 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: 1st year, 2 semester support programs
>
> Hi Barb,
>
> Well, sort of. At Shippensburg University and other schools that have an
> Act 101 program in PA or have Trio grants in other states, the support for
> developmental students is meant to continue beyond the first semester. The
> Act 101 grant asks us to follow and support eligible students until the
> graduate or otherwise leave the institution. My department does not offer
> developmental courses because they are handled in the math, education, and
> English departments. We offer a summer bridge, then a first year
> experience course in the fall. We have a special program for students on
> academic probation in the spring term. All get intrusive advising which is
> looking more and more like learning specialist support that is
> traditionally seen in learning centers and for students with disabilities.
>
> Hope this helps. Tom
>
> Thomas C. Gibbon
> Academic Success Program
> 717 477-1145
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Barbara Kirkwood
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 11:49 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: 1st year, 2 semester support programs
>
> I am turning to the listserv to help me in locating any information about
> schools that are doing two semesters of support programs for conditionally
> admitted or students testing into developmental classes.
>
> The first semester might include a freshman seminar that really focuses on
> student responsibility, self management, attendance, deadlines, and so
> on.
>
> The second semester might include developmental reading or study skills.
>
> I have searched our library data bases and can find support for freshman
> seminar, linked classes, learning communities, developmental courses, but
> nothing that focuses on this two semester approach.
>
> Is there anyone out there who has a two semester program? Is there any
> research on this approach or does anyone have statistics from their
> school?
>
> Barb
>
> Barbara L.S. Kirkwood
> Associate Director for Group Academic Support
> CASA - Center for Academic Support and Advancement
> Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
> (260) 481-6881
>
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