Engaging At Risk Students Through Both Reactive and Proactive Means
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The document describes proactive and reactive programs created by an undergraduate program to increase student retention. It provides an overview of multiple intervention points to lay a solid foundation for students, repair cracks and build barriers when issues arise, and reverse damage for at-risk students. Proactive programs include freshman seminars and workshops on time management and majors exploration. Reactive programs include early alert systems, outreach to struggling students, and academic success plans. The document advocates a blueprint for retention that includes dedicated advising, faculty relationships, and online resources. It prompts discussion of effective retention practices and how to develop new intervention points.
Engaging At Risk Students Through Both Reactive and Proactive Means
- 1. Engaging At-Risk Students Through Both Reactive and Proactive Means Kimberly Knowles DeRoche Retention and Matriculation Advisor McLaren College of Business
- 2. Objectives Describe proactive and reactive programs created by the USF undergraduate program to increase student retention Provide a blueprint for reducing attrition on your campus Discuss as a group how you are currently retaining undergraduates – and how you can develop new programs and resources
- 3. An Analogy… How can we save students from “falling away” from our institutions? How can we “build a solid foundation” and “erect barriers” before it is too late?
- 4. Multiple Intervention Points Lay a Solid Foundation Repair the Cracks / Build Barriers Reverse the Damage (If You Can!)
- 5. Multiple Intervention Points Lay a Solid Foundation Freshman Launch Program Seminar / Professional Development Workshop Brown Bag Lunch Series Time Management Stress Management Exploring Majors Taking Classes Outside
- 6. Multiple Intervention Points Lay a Solid Foundation Target At-Risk Populations: Athletes ROTC Transfers ESL / International??
- 7. Multiple Intervention Points Repair the Cracks / Build Barriers Early Alert Program Official Form (Hard Copy or Word / PDF) Email Alerts from Faculty Outreach Emails and Phone Calls Late Withdrawal Policy Required Meeting w/ Advisor Request to Drop Survey
- 8. Multiple Intervention Points Reverse the Damage (If You Can!) STAR Program (Versions A / B) First-time / Continued Probation Academic Success Self-Assessment Action Plan for Success Curriculum Review Workshop 4 Year Plan Worksheet Advisor Conference Academic Progress Reports Utilize Resources on Campus!
- 9. Multiple Intervention Points Reverse the Damage (If You Can!) STAR Program (Version C) Re-admitted Students Contract – Conditions for Re-admittance 3 Advisor Conferences 2 Sets of Progress Reports Required Use of Specific Resources
- 10. A Blueprint for Reducing Attrition Hire a Dedicated Retention Advisor Build Relationships with Faculty Early Alert Referrals Extra Credit for Workshops Adjust Programs Along the Way Develop an Online Presence Facebook, Blackboard, etc.
- 11. A Blueprint for Reducing Attrition Partner w/ Key Support Resources Dean of Students Counseling Center Learning & Writing Center Student Disability Services Career Services Registrar / Financial Aid Equivalent Offices in Other Colleges (e.g. A&S) Athletics ESL / International Student Services
- 12. Key Questions to Address Where Do You Start? Approach from Both Sides (Proactive / Reactive) How Much Should You Intervene? Retroactive Withdrawals Incompletes / Grade Changes When Do You Let Go? Progress Towards Graduation Readiness / Motivation for College Fit w/ Overall Institution
- 13. Discuss (3-5 min): Which retention programs have been most impactful on your campus? How can you develop new intervention points on your campus? What resources will you need in order to do that?
- 14. Questions?