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
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Centenary College
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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