finding academic success after probation international conference on college teaching & learning...

Finding Academic SuccessAfter Probation

International Conference on College Teaching & Learning

March 27, 2014

1. Some background

2. Identification of the Problem

3. Current Programs

4. New Initiatives

5. The Comprehensive Probation Plan

Presentation Goals…..

Who are our GRCC Students?

WHOWHO WHATWHAT Fall 2013 16,613 Heads Job Training Downtown Campuses 10,466 Part-time Certificates Lakeshore Campuses 9,303 Pell Eligible Associate Degree Local High Schools 6,645 - 1 or more AFP Apprenticeships MTEC Campus 777 Incoming Transfer Personal Interest/ Guest Online/ Hybrid

WHEREWHERE

3,141 Probation Students/ 1,118 Suspensions (12-13)3,141 Probation Students/ 1,118 Suspensions (12-13)

Student Perspective…

• How did this happen?

• What does this mean?

• What do you mean I have a hold?

• What do I have to do?

• I have an advisor.. what’s that mean?

• What is the probation contract?

Students don’t know what they don’t know!!

It is all about the programs…

Proactive / Preventative Measures

Academic Foundation Program

Academic Success Workshop

Early Alert

Tutoring Services

General Workshops

But we had to do more….

Reactive Initiatives

Case Management/ Assigned Advisor

Classroom Faculty Advising

CLS 100 / CLS 102

Orientation

Content Computer Labs

Intentional…Intrusive...Cross Campus

1. Top Down Support

2. Coordinated Efforts

3. Registration Evaluation

4. Comprehensive Communications

5. Multiple Touch Points

Comprehensive Probation Plan

It takes a village…

Counseling & Career Center College Success Center Enrollment Center Financial Aid Academic Departments Testing & Tutoring Classroom Faculty

Questions?

Lynnae Selberg, MA, LPClselberg@grcc.edu

Thank you for attending!

Thank You!