I asked this question last year and developed an approach from networking with colleagues. Our Academic Review Board requires that students on probation meet with me weekly. I have them sign a contract which outlines their responsibilities and gives me permission to talk with their faculty. Each week I engage in what I refer to as "academic coaching" - I check with them on what is going on in each class, what assignments are coming up, what progress they are making on them, what tests/quizzes they taking and results. In addition I have developed a set of topics that I cover over the semester with them during our weekly meeting ( about 20 minutes). Starting with a quick online learning styles inventory, a self scoring form of the MBTI, have them keep a timelog for a week and discuss time management (often the results are so bad (less than 5 hours studying per week) they ask to do it again and begin to make positive adjustments). Then we talk about hobbies and interests, reading outside the classroom, part-time job experiences etc. It is a process of relating to them. I found in this year about half of my caseload had a successful semester - earned over a 2.0 and got themselves off of probation. A couple made Dean's List! Some would not come. I can send their names to Academic Review Board monthly who will write to them and call them in. If they don't respond they probably will be dismissed if they don't get themselves off of probation in that semester. Suzanne McCarthy Director of Learning Support ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER Harris & Betts Smith Learning Center 908.852.1400 X2376 [log in to unmask] Centenary College 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 ________________________________ From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Regina Bruno Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:49 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: probation I would be interested as well. Regina C. Bruno, M.Ed. Coordinator of Advising Rosemont College 116D Science Bldg. 610-527-0200 ext. 2385 (e-mail) [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Boyer, Cindy W. Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:53 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: probation I would be very interested in this as well. Cindy Boyer Assistant Director Academic Success Center Eastern Illinois University 9th Street Hall Charleston IL 61920 217-581-6696 ________________________________ From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Krauss, Patricia R. Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 8:47 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: probation I am looking into getting information on what other institutions are doing for their probationary students. We have a constant struggle with compliance as I am sure you all have to deal with and we would like to streamline our requirements to make the most effective program possible. Thanks for any and all input you may have for me. Thanks~have a great day & SMILE, Pat ;) "Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you--not because they are nice, but because you are." ~Unknown~ Pat Krauss Tutor/SI/Learning Lounge Coordinator Academic Center for Excellence Dewar Student Union, 416A Hartwick College Oneonta, New York 13820 607-431-4661 [log in to unmask]