inspire a world of good TOUGH ENOUGH ARE YOU TO INSPIRE A WORLD OF GOOD?

inspire a world of good WHO’S IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT? HELPING YOUR STUDENT NAVIGATE THE ROAD TO COLLEGE SUCCESS Paul Hastings Associate Dean of Student Success Katherine Hala Assistant Director of Academic Assistance

inspire a world of good Personal Growth Engagement in Purposeful Activities Acquisition of Skills and Knowledge Academic Achievement Career and Professional Development Satisfaction “What Matters to Student Success: A Literature Review,” Kuh et al, 2006 WHAT IS THE DESTINATION? HOW STUDENTS DEFINE COLLEGE SUCCESS

inspire a world of good Managing Time Prioritizing the Workload Juggling Commitments Monitoring Progress Seeking Out Support Taking Responsibility for Academic Successes … and Non-Successes WHERE ARE THE ROAD BLOCKS? CHALLENGES IN THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE

inspire a world of good HIGH SCHOOLCOLLEGE SyllabusMany high schools don’t use syllabi If they do, many of these do not cover the entire semester, but rather are distributed week-to-week The college syllabus is a guide and contract created by each faculty member, and stipulates important course components like attendance policies, assignment deadlines, class expectations, and grade calculations Students will receive a syllabus for each course Semester-Long Document Class Time & Attendance 1,080 hours each school year Many “excused” absences allowed hours each school year No such thing as an “excused” absence Type of WorkRegular homework assignments, handouts, essays, presentations, projects Tests/ Quizzes given weekly Reading journals, reflection journal entries, presentations, projects, some problem sets in math or science, and MANY MORE PAPERS Tests/ Quizzes given less frequently (2-3/semester) Satisfactory Progress Attend school regularly Pass classes (D- or above) Abide by attendance policy in the syllabus Professors will expect students to be prepared for class Maintain good academic standing (C or above) Just passing is not usually enough: Most professional programs will require higher GPA’s GradesAttendance, numerous tests/quizzes, quantity of homework assignments completed All students must meet the same standards as stipulated in the course syllabus

inspire a world of good MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 8:00-9:40 (or 11:20) 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 8:00-9:40 (or 11:20) 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 9:50-11:30 (or 11:00) 9:50-11:30 Human Growth & Development 9:50-11:30 (or 11:00) 9:50-11:30 Human Growth & Development 9:50-11:00 11:40-1:20 (or 12:50) 11:40-1:20 11:40-1:20 Field Placement for HGD 11:40-1:20 11:40-1:20 (or 12:50) 1:30- 3:10 Solar System 1:30-4:50 1:30-3:10 Solar System OPEN 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) 3:20-5:00 First-Year Seminar 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) 3:20-5:00 First-Year Seminar 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) 5:10-8:45 (or 9:00) 5:10-8:30 5:10-8:30 5:10-8:30 SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE …

inspire a world of good MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 8:00-9:40 (or 11:20) Finish ENG Paper in Library 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 8:00-9:40 (or 11:20) Study for Solar System exam in Library 8:00-9:40 ENG 120: Critical Reading and Writing I 9:50-11:30 (or 11:00) Complete HGD Reading Assignments in Library 9:50-11:30 Human Growth & Development 9:50-11:30 (or 11:00) Read for ENG120 in Library 9:50-11:30 Human Growth & Development 9:50-11:00 Work Study Job 11:40-1:20 (or 12:50) Meet with HGD Professor 11:40-1:20 Work Study Job 11:40-1:20 Field Placement for HGD 11:40-1:20 Group Project Meeting 1:30- 3:10 Solar System 1:30-3:10 Solar System 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) Study in Library 3:20-5:00 First-Year Seminar 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) Write HGD Observations in Library 3:20-5:00 First-Year Seminar 3:20-5:00 (or 4:30) Laundry and Errands 5:10-8:45 (or 9:00) Field Hockey Practice 5:10-8:30 Field Hockey Practice 5:10-8:30 Field Hockey Practice 5:10-8:30 Field Hockey Practice Socializing … PLUS EVERYTHING ELSE

inspire a world of good Office of Student Success –Academic Advisors and Student Advisors –Academic Support Specialists and Peer Tutors –Office of Disability Services –Office of Career Services Faculty Coaches and Athletics Staff Office of Student Life –Counseling Center –Residence Life and RAs –Multicultural Affairs –Spiritual Life Student Leaders Librarians Writing Center Consultants WHO CAN HELP STUDENTS STAY ON COURSE? KEY PEOPLE WHO CAN SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT AT WHEELOCK

inspire a world of good THE WRITING CENTER Library, Lower Level Writing Center Hours: Sundays, 5-9 Monday, 2-10 Tuesday, 2-10 Wednesday, 2-9 Thursday, 2-9 Friday, by appointment Gillian Devereux Director of the Writing Center The Wheelock College Writing Center offers students free writing support through sessions with professional and peer writing consultants, peer workshops, writing labs, classroom visits, and our resource library. Our writing center is a drop-in service; students do not need to make an appointment to visit the center.

inspire a world of good The Library offers several resources to support your student academically, including  Books, articles, videos, computers, and more  People—librarians are here to help! Drop-in research help is available 7 days a week! We can help your student  develop research questions and find a focus  find books and articles for their papers  properly cite sources If we’re not the right people to help your student, we will put them in touch with the person who is. THE WHEELOCK LIBRARY Learn more on our website library

inspire a world of good Students with documented disabilities may be eligible to receive services under state and federal laws. These services may include: Testing Accommodations Priority Course Selection Electronic Text Resources Weekly Meetings with a Professional Learning Specialist Students Must: Provide appropriate, updated, disability documentation from qualified professionals Disclose the disability and request services through an intake process with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) Meet with ODS at the beginning of each semester in which accommodations are requested DISABILITY SERVICES

inspire a world of good COMPASS Referral System Faculty and staff members can alert advisors and the Student Outreach Task Force to concerns they have about students. These concerns may be about attendance, test performance, quality of written work, classroom behavior, etc. Mid- Semester Evaluation Each professor enters a “grade” of “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” at the mid-term to indicate a student’s progress in meeting the goals and objectives of the class. Students with unsatisfactory grades will automatically be reviewed by the Student Outreach Task Force Student Outreach Task Force Collaborative, responsive, and timely outreach and support to students at risk Scholastic Review Board Monitors the academic status of all students and applies academic policies WHAT CAN HELP STUDENTS STAY ON THE RIGHT ROAD? THE WHEELOCK COMPASS

inspire a world of good The course syllabus is the primary academic document your student must follow as it includes all course requirements as stipulated by each faculty member The primary mode of communication from the Wheelock community to students is through their Wheelock , so it should be checked daily Students must be proactive! They should not wait until they are in trouble to get help! –(Most first-year students try to “make it on their own” during their first semester, which can hurt them) GETTING YOUR STUDENT INTO THE DRIVER’S SEAT LEARNING THE RULES OF THE ROAD

inspire a world of good If your student is having difficulty in a course, the professor (and our staff) will assume that s/he will seek extra help Your student is responsible for monitoring his/her own progress Parents do not have access to information without the student’s permission (FERPA) There are no team meetings or parent/teacher conferences It’s your student’s job to keep you in the loop; keep the line of communications open. Encourage them to communicate with their professors and support staff if they need help LEARNING THE RULES (CONTINUED)

inspire a world of good Paul Hastings Associate Dean of Student Success (617) Katherine Hala Assistant Director of Academic Assistance (617) Gillian Devereux Director of the Writing Center (617) Rosalind Bucy Learning and Research Services Librarian WE’RE HERE TO HELP