1. Saddleback College Probation to Graduation Workshop!
Welcome, please take a seat, and
1. Begin the “Starting Questionnaire”.
2. Also complete the half-sheet Probation to Graduation Information sheet
Give students enough time to fill out the questionnaire and the half-sheet information sheet which will help them introduce themselves and complete the MAP.

2. We are here to… Learn about probation.
Create a plan to get you back on track.
Create an educational MAP to keep you on track towards your educational goal.
Clear your probation(PB) hold.
This is an interactive workshop, so get ready to participate! If you have any questions, please ask.
You’re here, we have the opportunity to introduce or remind you of tools that you have, and Saddleback offers to help you be successful, but it is all related to your personal responsibility. Use this time we have together well, ask questions, take notes, make the most of this experience!

3. Safe Space We are all going through the same process.
We are here for different reasons, but the outcome is the same.
Be respectful.
Keep this space confidential.
Be honest.
Be supportive.
We are all here for the same reason – work to destigmatize and reduce shame for the students who are there.

4. Getting to Know You
Name
Educational Goal
Major

5. Back to Success
You’re here because you are a “First-time” student on probation.
Now you MUST attend a probation workshop.
Research shows early intervention will benefit the student.

6. Probation Defined TWO types of probation:
1) ACADEMIC – tied to cumulative GPA
2) PROGRESS – tied to excessive I’s (Incomplete), NP’s (No Pass) & W’s (Withdrawals)

7. Academic Probation Student has attempted at least 12 units.
Example
Math units W
English 4 units C
Art units D
Health units C
1.7 GPA
14 units attempted
10 units completed
Student has attempted at least 12 units.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is below a 2.0 (C)
Use the example to describe to students how to calculate their GPA.

8. Progress Probation Student has attempted at least 12 units.
Example
Math units W
English units W
Art units A
Health units A
4.0 GPA
14 units attempted
6 units completed
Student has attempted at least 12 units.
Accumulated 50% or more units of “W”, “I”, or “NP”

9. Dismissal/Disqualification
Spring 2018
Less than 2.0 GPA and/or Lack of Progress
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
Dismissal

10. How Did I Get Here?
Be honest with yourself about the habits, choices or life experiences that have resulted in your probation.
Being on probation is not a failure. This does not have to define who you are.
You have the power to get back on track and move forward successfully!

11. How Did I Get Here Too many worked hours? Too many classes? No major?
Why am I going to college?
Missed the date to drop the class?
“My instructor was going to drop me!”
Not ready; you can’t keep up with the work? Refresh on some basic skills.

12. Probation Impacts Loss of Priority Enrollment
Graduation and transfer opportunities
Eligibility for programs such as EOPS and Athletics
Possible dismissal from the college
Loss of Financial Aid

13. Back to Success College Services Handout Counseling Course Handout
Go over both the College Services – 3 panel hand out and the Counseling Courses handout.

14. Back on Track Complete courses with “A’s,” “B’s,” or “P’s”
Repeat courses with “D’s”, “F’s”, and “NP’s”
Students may only repeat courses 3 times. “W”s count too!
Academic renewal
Practice your time management and study skills
Communicate with your professors and counselors
Know your DROP (vs. Withdrawal) deadlines
The option of requesting an “Incomplete”

15. Road to Success Magic! Request for Transcript Repeat Notation
Original Class Repeated Class
Course Title Grade Semester/Year Course/Title Grade Semester/Year
English 1A F Fall/17 English 1A B Spring/18
*Complete form, you sign and turn it in to Admission & Records
Walk through the actual form that is in the folder with them.

16. Academic Renewal Complete an Academic Petition form and submit to A&R
Up to 30 units can be alleviated - chosen by student
Only substandard work will be disregarded (“D,” “F,” or “NP”)
You must have completed 30 units or more from an accredited college or university since your last “D,” “F,” or “NP” that you want alleviated
You must have at least a 2.50 GPA
Two terms must have passed since your last “D,” “F,” or “NP” that you want alleviated (including summer)
Guaranteed at Saddleback only
Use one-time only and is irreversible
Courses are still included on transcript with the Academic Renewal notation

17. The Road back to Success
Time management
(per week)
12 units: 12 in-class hours
Study: 24 hours
36 hours/week
* Remember, there are only 168 hours per week
* Being a full-time student is a full-time job!
Q: How much should you be studying?
A: For each unit, you should study 2 hours….
YES, 1 unit = 2 hours study time!
Speak to the fact that it will not save them time to take 12 units each semester if the 12 units are met with C’s D’s and F’s. Rather it will be best if they take 2 classes and receive A’s and B’s.

18. Road to Success
Take into account other obligations: work, family, relationships, recreation and sleep.
Full time = 12 units +
Part time = 11 units -
General Guidelines:
Working Units
10 or less 12-19

19. Success Plan
Step 1: Identify the obstacles you encountered last semester
Step 2: Outline potential solutions for overcoming the 3 main obstacles you listed
Step 3: Commit to workable and achievable solutions
Give them about 10 minutes to work on the Academic Success Plan document. Help walk them through to pace their responses. Remind them that this is their document and if they do not complete it, they should complete it at home.

20. MAP Utilizing your questionnaire, start a new MAP. Login to MySite
Click My Academic Plan
Click New Plan
Follow the prompts
Using the half-sheet you completed at the beginning of the presentation, complete the prompts and start a new plan (even if you have already met with a counselor).
Have them complete the major portion first. Then ALL must go to Saddleback Electives  Non-Transferrable and choose Tutoring 300.

21. MAP Based on your educational goal and general education:
Expand the General Education section.
Read each Area and choose the number of courses indicated.

22. Tutoring
Ensure your success by adding the FREE "course" tutoring section TU 300 to each of your semesters.

23. Follow Up Make an appointment with a counselor.
Take a Counseling course.
Enroll in FREE tutoring services (TU 300).
Reading and Writing Labs.
Take a study skills class.
Health Center.
We will remove your probation hold in approximately 24 business hours, you will be able to register for classes, but you will still be on probation until you have raised your GPA above 2.0 or have more than 50% of your units completed.

24. Thank you for coming
We, in counseling, are looking forward to seeing you in the future.
Complete the post-questionnaire.
Complete the completion form.
Questions?
Concerns?
Make sure that they are all on the final screen of the survey after they have answered.
Then sign off on the double-page sign-off sheet that will help Matriculation remove their probation hold.