Welcome to the Academic Probation Policy & Intervention Plan Adviser Training Module!

1. Adviser Training Module Welcome to the Academic Probation Policy& Intervention PlanAdviser Training Module! Created by: Jill C. Kramer Academic Intervention Coordinator Academic Success Center improvemygpa@iastate.edu Last Updated: December 2006

2. This Training Module is divided into two parts with a summary and questions section after each. You may want to have a sheet of paper or a word document open to provide a summary of each section and to list questions, concerns or areas needing further explanation. Please share this summary and list of questions with the contact person listed at the end of the training. Your comments and questions are greatly appreciated!

3. Part I: New Academic Probation Policy

4. Creation of Academic Probation Task Force Problems with current/old policy:- the timing of quality point deficiencies triggering academic probation- the lack of a coordinated intervention system- the inconsistency between the university academic standards and those of student financial aid- multiple policies = confusion Background

5. Identify students who are not making satisfactory progress and place them on probation at the earliest point possible. Assist students on probation by requiring an intervention to identify and assist them with the academic challenges contributing to their poor performance. Maintain the integrity of the Iowa State University baccalaureate degrees. Academically dismiss students who fail to make satisfactory academic progress in a timely manner. Provide a second chance (reinstatement), thus giving students the opportunity to demonstrate change. Objectives

6. The focus of the new Academic Probation Policy is to provide intervention at the first sign of academic difficulty. The objective of the new policy is to ensure that students succeed academically and graduate from Iowa State. New Policy Focus & Objective

7. New Academic Probation Policy

8. Academic Probation Policy Websitehttp://www.iastate.edu/~catalog/policyupdates.html

9. FAQ’s Website http://www.iastate.edu/~catalog/policyfaq.html

10. Summary As part of this training module, we encourage you to summarize what you learned about the new academic probation policy. As always, we welcome questions or concerns. Email them to improvemygpa@iastate.edu • Necessity of a new policy: • New policy Objectives: • Summary of the new policy guidelines: • Questions/Concerns/Topics needing further explanation

11. Part II: Academic Intervention

12. Think back to when you were a college student. Try to imagine that you are a student in being placed on probation. Now, as a student, think about the following: How would you react to being placed on probation? Why does Iowa State bother to place students on probation? Role Play

13. Emotional (affective): shame, anger, sadness, depression, embarrassment Rationalize (cognitive): Why me?, Blame others, Make excuses (parents inquire?) Physical (behavioral): Reflect on past behavior, seek help, lose interest and give up, engage in self-destructive activities or self-defeating thoughts How do students react to being placed on probation?

14. Thinking like a student… Who cares? It is my business! Punishment (student’s view) Informative (context) Outreach (intervention) Retention (success) Why would Iowa State placestudents on probation? Iowa State cares about each student’s success!!!!!!!!!

15. Review and explain the academic probation policy, ISU expectations and consequences. Evaluate student’s academic situation and motivation or interest in college. Change courses or career path. Build relationship and trust between student and adviser as well as other ISU allies. Purpose of an Intervention

16. End of semester Email/AccessPlus notification of academic status. A registration hold is placed on student’s future semester class registration until they meet with their academic adviser. Days 1-10 Intervention meeting and plan of action discussion with academic adviser. If student has not met with adviser by 10th day of class, other campus allies will be asked to contact students to encourage that adviser meeting. Intervention Plan

17. Days 11-20 *Engage other members of ISU community such as MLO’s, Residence Life, MSA, Scholarship programs, Athletics, Greek Affairs, etc. Continue to require a meeting with academic adviser. Day 20+ University interventions begin *Nothing takes the place of the academic adviser meeting. Students must see their adviser to get the hold removed. Intervention Plan continued…

18. Academic advisers are critical to the success of Iowa State students and the academic intervention program!

19. “Good advising may be the single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience.” ~Richard Light, 2001, Making the Most of Campus “Advising is viewed as a way to connect students to the campus and help them feel that someone is looking out for them.” ~George Kuh, 2005, Student Success in College “Academic Advising is the only structured activity on the campus in which all students have the opportunity for one-to-one interaction with a concerned representative of the institution.” ~Wes Habley, 1981, NASPA Journal Advising is Key!

20. Goals of the adviser meeting include: Evaluating current class schedule and making changes if needed. Identifying factors from the previous semester that impacted student’s academic success. Providing strategies and offering referrals to aid in academic success. Connecting and building the relationship between student and academic adviser. Purpose of the Adviser Meeting

21. Completed (ideally) prior to meeting with academic adviser Student reflects, in advance, upon the factors which negatively affected their academic performance Identifies positive changes to be made for the current semester Purpose of the Self Assessment

22. Adviser and student together work out academic goals and a plan of action Adviser offers positive feedback and validates student’s plan of action Copy for student’s file and to reference during future meetings Academic Self-Assessment

23. New Adviser Handbook Printed December 2006 & available online New Academic Intervention Website www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/ai Academic Intervention Coordinator Jill C. Kramer, 294-2467 improvemygpa@iastate.edu Adviser Resources

24. Refer students to appropriate topic if needed Advisers could require attendance of one or more prior to removing their registration hold. Dates and topics TBA and advertised via AdviserNews by January 8, 2007. Topics may include: Career Exploration, Goal Setting/Accountability, Motivation, Test Taking, Study Habits/Skills, Mental & Physical Health, Time Management, Learning Styles, Midterm Recovery, etc. Workshops & Seminars offered in Spring 2007

25. Summary As part of this training module, we encourage you to summarize what you learned about the new academic intervention plan. As always, we welcome questions or concerns. *Email them to improvemygpa@iastate.edu • Purpose of the Academic Intervention: • Purpose of the Advising meeting: • Resources available to advisers: • Questions/Concerns/Topics needing further explanation:

26. Please contact the Academic Intervention Coordinator with any questions or comments! Jill C. Kramer Academic Intervention Coordinator 294-2467 improvemygpa@iastate.edu Contact Information

27. Thank you for participating in the online adviser training module! *Watch AdviserNews for future adviser information sessions, probation/intervention updates and the Spring 2007 Academic Success Strategies workshop schedule.