URI 101: Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training August 30,2016

TOPICS TO COVER 1) Course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit 2) Course materials (see website) 3) Course priorities and expectations Learning in College MAP-Works Starfish Mindset: the New Psychology of Success Connecting your major to a career Academic advising What can I do with a major in… My next move Campus Health and Safety – prescheduled presentation time Building your resume and network through involvement Community, Inclusion and Diversity 4) Resources STARFISH – flags and kudos around academics Early Alert Services – flags and kudos around personal issues Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302 Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE)

URI 101 GOALS Established in 1995 to aid adjustment to college – now focuses on planning for success in the major Help students connect with major Explore personal interests/skills/personality for major Get to know faculty and peers Understand scholarship and culture of major Define and develop skills for academic success Encourage enhancement of all academic experiences Internships, study away, tutoring, service learning, involvement, diversity, campus resources Provide a safe and friendly place to ask questions and find support

Syllabus template http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101/uri101students/

Use website resources to make the most of class time Assignment activities and information related to each topic Common assignments across all sections: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Learning in College – brain hacks and articles Career and advising connections Diversity Week MAP-Works Starfish Campus Involvement

Let’s look at course resources http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete! YELLOW highlights to be changed Important personalized information and dates need to be entered Names and contact information of instructor and mentor Assignment due dates Schedule of class meeting times One-on-one meeting time for MAP-Works review Grading protocol for your specific class needs Presentation dates for health and safety Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters too Mentors can send emails before classes start

Understanding Students MAP-Works Transition Survey - Week 3 (launch Sept 21 and close Oct 17) Most important is the one-on-one meeting between students and instructors to review MAP-Works results (not appropriate for mentors). Please add this to your syllabus. (I do mine starting the week of Oct 12th) The training will focus on how to discuss results with students in your individual meetings

Information Collected Profile Information Gender and race/ethnicity Entrance exam scores # credit hours enrolled Cumulative GPA Credit Hours Earned Academic Integration Academic Self-Efficacy Basic Academic Behaviors Advanced Academic Behaviors Commitment to Education Self-Assessment Communication Skills Analytical Skills Self-Discipline Time Management Health and Wellness Financial Issues Social Integration Homesickness Peer Connections Living Environment (on/off campus) Roommate Relationships Campus Involvement

MAP-Works Lessons Learned Homesickness a real issue Separation vs. Distress Distress negatively correlated to Fall term GPA Study hours less than needed (<5hr per week!) Faculty contact associated with: Greater Satisfaction with URI Greater Social Integration Greater Academic Integration Data from Wabash and MAP-Works – lack of connection with faculty

MapWorks Training Schedule September 8 Thursday 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM BALLENTINE COMP LAB September 15 Thursday 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM BALLENTINE COMP LAB

PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road amosr@uri.edu Annie Russell, Tory Kern Speakers to invite into your class Director Baker – Campus safety & security snbaker@uri.edu Kim Stack - Career and Internship information for freshmen kstack@uri.edu Tom Hospod - International Study tomh@uri.edu Linda Lyons - Academic Advising llyons@uri.edu Sarah Miller – Civic Engagement sgmiller@uri.edu

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success How to learn to our full potential More than our abilities and talents: it is about how we approach our goals Video You Can Learn Anything (2 minutes) #rhodyvision

Studying in college Growth mindset Hacks (tricks, shortcuts, inventions) Brain Hacks – shortcuts to studying and learning Practice the performance Retrieval that counts Hack your curiosity Asking questions Interval training Brain is like a muscle Coaching is necessary Help yourself and your friends See resource website for materials

Career exploration: Kim Stack Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation success Type focus – https://v6.typefocus.com/ What can I do with this major http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/ Learn best practices for connecting majors to careers

Early Alert, Starfish Kristina Perrelli www.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year Students Confidential Referrals regarding academic concerns STARFISH : http://web.uri.edu/starfish Make appointments Raise Flags Offer Kudos John Cruz johncarlcruz@uri.edu Shirley Consuegra sconsuegra@uri.edu Rob Marshall robert_marshall@uri.edu Kristina Perrelli kmperrelli@uri.edu

Google doc RSVP for Starfish Choose the training that you will attend. Feel free to bring the laptop that you use for work Name Which training will you attend? Friday, 9/9 at 10am in Ballentine 240 Friday, 9/9 at 1pm in Ballentine 240 SUBMIT

Study strategies and the AEC David Hayes (table) AEC services: tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic coaching, writing center Studying in College Mindset - developing new skills “Brain hacking”: learning what exams challenge your brain to do Developing skills for improved academic performance

Academic Advising Linda Lyons –see table Advising overview Review advising handout – pre-registration worksheet E-campus Professional advisors Important dates and tips for success Navigating Advising Technology – Using Starfish to make appointment with advisor early Oct. Mentors e-campus tutorial in class Freshmen register mid-Nov Advising support programs Walk in, piece of cake, workshops – calendar coming

URI 101 MENTORS Sean Thompson- see table Creating a Partnership Syllabus input from mentor Weekly meetings Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations Mentors do not grade assignments or view MAP-Works results CSV 302 = 3 credits graded

Mentor Training Topics & CSV 302 Mindset Making use of learning communities Study strategies Growing your brain Connections between major and career Using typefocus and what can I do with a major in websites- relationships btw majors and careers Self Assessment Connecting career related skills to potential courses Utilizing Starfish, e-campus and the advising website Build your resume Involvement on campus Using RhodyNet to find a job

G2C Community see table (STEM faculty) URI G2C Institutional Action Items: Predictive Analytics Early Intervention/Feedback Evidence-based instruction Culture of achievement messages Reward excellent teaching Professional development for who teach gateway courses That community begins with me. G2C + THINK BIG = SUCCESS

Important Dates & Events September 10, (before football game) Student Involvement Fair September 14, 10:00-3:00 Study Abroad Fair and Feinstein Experience Project Fair – Memorial Union September 21st, 11-2:00 Careers for the Common Good – quad (11:00-3:00) September 21 – October 17 MAP-Works available September 22- 30 Diversity Week October 19th, last day to drop!

Graduate (and other new) Instructors Following morning, join Kristina and Kim for table conversation Logistical training and guidance FAQs and concerns of new instructors For further information and assistance, contact Kristina Perrelli kmperrelli@uri.edu or Jayne Richmond richmond@uri.edu

Tables to visit Linda Lyons – Academic Advising Kristina Perrelli/Rob Marshall - Starfish John Cruz – Mapworks and Early Alert Kim Stack– Careers and Majors David Hayes – Study Strategies and Brain Hacks Sarah Miller – Civic Engagement Sean Thompson- URI 101 Mentors Annie Russell, Racine Amos, Tory Kern - Health and Safety STEM Faculty – G2C Community and Institutional Action Plan