URI 101: Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training September 1, 2015

TOPICS TO COVER 1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit 2) Course materials (see website) 3) Pre-Scheduled Presentations - Health & Safety, Library 4) Course priorities and expectations Knowing the major/exploring options Academic advising Connecting your major to career options Knowing Yourself MAP-Works Common Read – Mindset: the New Psychology of Success Making college count Learning in college Building your resume through involvement Community, Inclusion and Diversity Civic Engagement/ Service 5) Resources Early Alert Services (website) Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302 CCEE

URI 101 GOALS Established in 1995 to aid adjustment to college – now includes focus on planning for success in the major Help students connect with major (learning community classes) 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, campus resources Provide a safe and friendly place to ask questions and find support

Use website resources to make the most of class time Syllabus has assignments for each topic Website includes activities and information related to each topic Common assignments across all sections: Common reading: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Diversity Week MAP-Works Civic Engagement Project Campus Involvement Establish a confident learning environment Be familiar with course content (mapworks, major website)

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

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete! 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-one meeting time for MAP-Works review Grading protocol for your specific class needs Presentation dates for health and safety, and library (in your email) 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 20 and close Oct 18) 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 21 Mon 1:00 PM 2:30 PM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300 September 22 Tue 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300 September 23 Wed 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300 September 24 Thu 2:30 PM 4:00 PM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300 Bring a laptop. Email with more details coming

PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road amosr@uri.edu Library- Assignments to prepare students for presentations marymac@uri.edu Speakers to invite into your class Director Baker or Pam Jackson – Campus safety & security snbaker@uri.edu, pamjackson@uri.edu Patrick Lennahan – Career resources for freshmen plennahan@uri.edu Tom Hospod - International Study tomh@uri.edu Tammy Leso – Internships tleso@uri.edu Vicki T. Sapp – Director for community and organizational development – community, equity, and diversity vtsapp@uri.edu Lindsey Anderson – participate in eating disorder research Contact Linda Lyons for advising assistance llyons@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) #rhodydriven

Studying in college Growth mindset in a “jigsaw” activity 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: see table (Kim Stack) Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation success What can I do with this major http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/ My next move http://www.mynextmove.org/ Learn best practices for connecting majors to careers

EARLY ALERT and MapWorks – see table (Kristina Perrelli and John Cruz) www.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year Students Confidential Referrals In-class or out-of-class concerns John Cruz johncarlcruz@uri.edu Shirley Consuegra sconsuegra@uri.edu Kristina Perrelli kmperrelli@uri.edu

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT see table (Sarah Miller) Feinstein Experience – 20th Anniversary! Common Service Experience Individual online sign-up uri.edu/volunteer 2014 Snapshot Completed 6250 hours with 37 agencies 98.5% Enjoyed project 96% Feel they made a difference 98% Plan on staying engaged in the community Civic Engagement Leaders Will lead each service project REGISTRATION OPENS SEPT 1 (TODAY!) Service project fair – Wednesday September 16, 11:00am-3:00pm

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

Academic Advising – see table (Linda Lyons) Advising overview Review advising handout – pre-registration worksheet E-campus Talking with your advisor Important dates and tips for success Navigating Advising Technology – URI advising – 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 see table (Sean Thompson) Creating a Partnership Syllabus input from mentor Weekly meetings Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations Lesson plans – mentor website 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 Preparing for major and academic advising Utilizing e-campus and the advising website Build your resume Involvement on campus Social media assignment in URI 101 Using RhodyNet to find a job Connections between major and career Using mynextmove.org and what can I do with a major in websites- relationships btw majors and careers Self Assessment Connecting career related skills to potential courses

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 16, 11:00-3:00 Study Abroad Fair and Feinstein Experience Project Fair – Memorial Union September 24th, 11-3:00 Student Involvement Fair – Memorial Union September 20 – October 18 MAP-Works available September 27-October 3 Diversity Week October 21st, last day to drop!

Graduate (and other new) Instructors Following morning, join Kristina and Kim for lunch 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/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 Dr. Lindsey Anderson and Kelly Serna –eating disorders STEM Faculty – G2C Community and Institutional Action Plan

Provost’s Welcome and Plenary Andrew K. Koch, Ph.D. Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Leadership & Innovation Officer John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education Why the first year in college matters – How high impact practices lead to greater student success and purposeful community improvements