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1. College Success Program “The College Success Program has made me more confident in myself. I have received help with my organization, time management, and study skills that have really made a difference in my college experience.” the power of uc … close to home

2. Overview • The College Success Program was created for new degree-seeking students who place into 2 or 3 pre-college level courses. • This is determined by placement test scores in reading, math, and writing. the power of uc … close to home

3. Program Benefits • Individual attention. • The opportunity to receive success skills instruction. • Access to all of UC’s free student services Uptown and at Clermont as well as to community resources. the power of uc … close to home

4. Achievement Coaching • The focus of an Achievement Coach is to help students build time management skills, study strategies, and test-taking skills to help them succeed. • The main goal is for the Achievement Coach to provide support through problem solving obstacles related to academics. • Academic Advising and intervention for those who place into 2-3 developmental courses the power of uc … close to home

5. An Achievement Coach will help you: • Create Individual Action Plans. • Plan short-term goals and relate them to long-term goals. • Discuss plans of action to reach goals. • Analyze, support, and motivate. the power of uc … close to home

6. An Achievement Coach will also provide referrals to on- and off- campus agencies • Compass Counseling Services • Learning Center • Disability Services • Faculty Advisors • Workforce One • Jobs and Family Services • Other community outreach groups the power of uc … close to home

7. Preparatory Courses The following courses are considered preparatory courses: -English 0097 Intro to Academic Reading -English 1000 Intro to English Composition -Reading 1005 Reading Academic Texts -Reading 1007 Math Success Seminar -Math 0004 Preparatory Mathematics the power of uc … close to home

8. Success Pathways • The College Success Program helps build a bridge for college success. • It is vital that students take preparatory courses first! • These preparatory courses prepare students for the academically rigorous courses within and across disciplines. the power of uc … close to home

9. Program Guidelines • Only register for 12-14 credit hours. • Drop/Adds need approval from Achievement Coach. • Schedules need approval from Achievement Coach. • Advising with the Achievement Coach. the power of uc … close to home

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11. “The transition of returning to school is a difficult adjustment. Linsey acted as a major influence and coach in beginning on my path. Linsey helped with all the technical details such as, helping to set up Blackboard. This has allowed me to focus on my work rather than the stressful process of beginning college.” the power of uc … close to home

12. Transition to Academic Programs • The College Success Program helps students while they are working through preparatory courses. The Achievement Coach works collaboratively with faculty advisors. • Once the students complete the College Success Program they will transition out of the program and work exclusively with faculty advisors. the power of uc … close to home

13. “Linsey has helped me by matching me with professors that match my character. She has given me tools on how to manage my time, track my assignments and grades, led me toward the correct individual(s) to assist in all my needs or questions. She helped me pick my classes for the past few terms to ensure I am on schedule with my degree.” the power of uc … close to home

14. FERPA means… • Student records cannot be released to parents without prior written consent of the student. This includes grades, academic schedules, and financial aid status. • College staff and faculty cannot disclose information about a student’s progress without the student’s consent. the power of uc … close to home

15. Program Success • According to data collected during the 2010-2011 school year: • After the first term, CSP students have a grade above those who do not participate in program • The students who participate in CSP have a comparable GPA with those who did not place into developmental courses 2.47 the power of uc … close to home

16. Program Success • According to data collected during the 2010-2011 school year: • There was a 94% course completion rate among *active CSP participants and a 70% completion rate for students who decided not to take advantage of CSP • CSP active participants also completed 10% more courses than college ready students • * students who worked with the achievement coach 3 or more times during their fall quarter the power of uc … close to home

17. Program Success • According to data collected during the 2010-2011 academic school year: • 77% of CSP active participants returned the following academic yearwhere only 49% of those who did not participate in CSP returned the following year 77% 49% the power of uc … close to home

18. College Success Program Barbara Wallace Director of College Success Program 513.732-5279 barbara.wallace@uc.edu Barbara’s office is located in Westwoods 250.28 Linsey Koeritz Achievement Coach 513. 732-5316 Linsey.koeritz@uc.edu Linsey’s office is located in Jones 104B the power of uc … close to home