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Top 10 reasons excuses to be on Academic Probation at WKU

Top 10 reasons excuses to be on Academic Probation at WKU.

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Top 10 reasons excuses to be on Academic Probation at WKU

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  1. Top 10 reasons excuses to be onAcademic Probation at WKU 10. Thirsty Thursday is not restricted to Thursday.9. The snooze button on my alarm clock...8. I only choose classes my friends are taking.7. I work a lot.6. My car broke down right before my final.5. My professor didn’t tell me I had a test.4. What is an Academic Advisor ?!@#$%^&?3. MATH!2. I meant to drop that class.1. I’m transferring to…

  2. Advising Students on Academic Probation Jessica Staten, Assistant Director of Supplemental Education Alisha Smith, Retention Coordinator

  3. Academic Advisor, How many years will it take meto graduate?

  4. Advising is not only removing an advising hold.

  5. Advising is… A conversation An investigation An investigation A relationship Teaching A responsibility The voice of reason A collaboration

  6. Focus on Retention and Persistence • High-quality academic advising has been attributed to improved student retention • Accurate information about course requirements is essential for persistence • There is a need to enhance student interaction with campus personnel especially during the first term of enrollment “most potent retention force”

  7. At-a-Glance • AARC houses WKU’s official Retention Programs • 2010/2011 statistics • AARC is a liaison to academic advisors in advising students on probation • For additional BEP information visit our website www.wku.edu/bep.

  8. Check Advisees’ Academic Standing • Advisees Eligible to Register Report • Advisor & Student Data Inquiry tab • Advisees Eligible to Register

  9. Check Advisees’ Academic Standing • General Student Information • Advisor & Student Data Inquiry tab • View General Student Information

  10. Check Advisees’ Academic Standing • Academic Standing and College Readiness Report • Advisor & Student Data Inquiry tab • TopNet Reports

  11. Check Advisees’ Academic Standing • Unofficial Transcript • Advisor & Student Data Inquiry tab • Student Academic Transcript

  12. To Consider • Developmental courses do not count in the GPA; however, the grade is reflected in the academic standing.

  13. To Consider • Developmental courses do not count in the GPA; however, the grade is reflected in the academic standing.

  14. To Consider • GPA changes to be aware of • Inflated GPAs • Grade changes • Incompletes • Complete withdrawal • All students should have an academic standing

  15. How do we effectively advise students on academic probation? • WKU policies • Gain insight • Plan of Action

  16. WKU Policies • Repeat courses • Incomplete (X) courses • In Progress Courses (IP) • Academic Renewal • Check transcript for repeats that have not been applied • Medical Withdrawal from a previous semester • Retroactive Withdrawal

  17. Gain Insight • Listen • BASIC ID (Arnold A. Lazarus, 1986) • Rephrase the student’s story • Question • Respond

  18. Plan of Action • Schedule a follow up appointment • Is the student registered (for appropriate classes)? • Consider a 12 hour schedule

  19. Plan of Action • Behavior Changes • Study habits, study location, study time • Eliminate excuses • Utilize Resources • Academic Advising & Retention Center • Career Services • Counseling & Testing Center • Health Services • Housing & Residence Life

  20. Obstacles • Time • Modify advising style • Eliminate fears

  21. Academic Advisor, How many years will it take meto graduate?

  22. Three Four Five Six… or more!

  23. Thank You For All You Do! 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. Habley (1994)

  24. Behavior – Affect – Sensation – Imagery – Cognitive Interpersonal – Drugs/Biology

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