1. URI 101: Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training
August 28, 2018

2. TOPICS TO COVER
1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit
2) Course materials:
3) Course priorities and expectations
Learning in College
New Science of Learning Readings and Homework
Connecting your major to a career
Academic advising
Living and Learning at URI Module
Exploring Majors and Careers Module

3. TOPICS TO COVER
4) Pre-Scheduled Presentation: Health & Safety, Academic Advising
5) Diversity Week 2018: Youth Activism Across Identities, Issues, and Ideologies
6) Resources
STARFISH: Profile, appointments, flags and kudos
Early Alert Services: Flags and kudos around personal issues
Academic Enhancement Center
Mentors: CSV 302

4. 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

5. Make the most of class time
Website includes information related to each topic:
Syllabus:
New Science of Learning: Homework and in-class assignments
Connections between major and career modules
Advising presentation power point
Each instructor to use or invite full time professional advisor
Early Alert and Starfish information
Mentor resources

6. Let’s look at course resources

7. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS
ed 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-one meeting time for check-in (advising)
Grading protocol for your specific class needs
Presentation date for health and safety
Presentation date for advising
Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters too
Mentors can send s before classes start

8. Special Presenters and Presentations
Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy
Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road:
(See list sent to you to confirm for your class presentation at the Women’s Center)
Academic Advisors – overview of advising, find registration date, fill shopping cart, lift hold
(Students are welcome to meet one-on-one with advisors but it is NOT required)
Additional speakers to invite into your class
Director Baker or Pam Jackson: Campus Safety & Security
Erica Cassidy: Career and Internship information for freshmen -
Tom Hospod: International Study -
Kay or Paul Bueno de Mesquita: Peace and Non-Violence Center -
Heather Price- Writing Center- overview, Wcon-line, WAC

9. Out of class presentations
Todd Zakrajsek:
Monday September 7:00PM
Showcase of Undergraduate
Creative, Scholarly, and Research Works
Tuesday September 8:30AM- 6:00PM (MU)

10. Instructor support: See table for more information
Linda Moffat/Kim White: Academic Advising
Kristina Perrelli: Starfish
John Cruz/Shirley Consuegra: Early Alert
Kim Stack/Erica Cassidy: Major to career exploration
David Hayes/Heather Price/Jen MacNab: AEC, Writing Center, Study Strategies
Richard Song: URI 101 Mentors
G2C: Stem Faculty
Barbara Sweeney – Interprofessional Health Education

11. Major to Career Exploration: Dr. Kim Stack
Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation Type Focus: Living and Learning Exploring Majors and Careers Modules

12. Early Alert, Starfish Kristina Perrelli
Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year Students
Confidential Referrals
In-class or out-of-class concerns
John Cruz
Shirley Consuegra
Kristina Perrelli
STARFISH:
Make appointments, raise flags, offer kudos

13. Academic Advising Kim White
Advising overview
Review advising power point and handout – pre-registration worksheet
Starfish
E-campus
Professional advisors
Important dates and tips for success

14. Academic Advising Kim White
Advising overview (Continued)…
Navigating Advising Technology
Using Starfish to make appointment with advisor ONLY if student feels the need
Mentors e-campus tutorial in class
First-Year Students register mid-Nov
Reminder signs at Roosevelt
Advising support programs
Group advising in URI 101, Drop-in hours, Piece of Cake, Workshops, LLC support

15. Academic Enhancement Center: Study Strategies, Science of Learning David Hayes (Table)
AEC services: tutoring, consulting, writing
Studying in College
Developing skills for improved academic performance
New Science of Learning assignments

16. URI 101 MENTORS Richard Song (Table)
Creating a Partnership
Syllabus input from mentor
CSV syllabus and training
Weekly meetings
Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations
Mentors do not grade assignments
CSV302 = 3 credits (graded)

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

18. Tables to visit Linda Moffat/Kim White: Academic Advising
Kristina Perrelli: Starfish
John Cruz/Shirley Consuegra: Early Alert
Kim Stack/Erica Cassidy: Major to career exploration
David Hayes/Heather Price/Jen MacNab: AEC, Writing Center, Study Strategies
Richard Song: URI 101 Mentors
G2C: Stem Faculty
Barbara Sweeney – Interprofessional Health Education