1. Strategies for Students Facing Stumbling Blocks Dr. Terri Massie-Burrell Assistant Provost Student Success and Retention Ms. Rachel Hoover Director of Academic Skills Development, PASS

2. What are Stumbling Blocks? AcademicPersonal Developmental coursework Homesick Lack of skills: study, organizational, Family and Relationship issues time managementMental / Physical health issues Undecided career goals SocialFinancial PartiesLimited family support Over-involvementFinancial Aid concerns Under-involvement Lack budgeting skills No mentors or role modelsWorking too many hours Dorm lifeNo Books

3. How Can We Support? The A List  Attendance  Attentiveness  Assignments  Assertiveness  Aspirations

4. Self Management Procrastination Tales of a Mere Existence “Free Time” Unscheduled Time Borrowed Time vs. Stolen Time

5. Weekly Schedule

6. Motivation  Promote the importance of a positive attitude  Urge students to view setbacks as opportunities  Help students identify factors that contribute to or detract from their success  Create caring relationships with students  Inform students about academic resources and instruct them to seek help when needed

7. Helping Students get on track  Set short and long-term goals to increase motivation and focus  Assist students in articulating strengths and needs  Select appropriate courses that considers their skill level and other obligations  Promote faculty office hours and urge students to build relationships with faculty outside of class  Encourage students to purchase books early and begin studying immediately and daily  Study all class materials and take good notes

8. Q & A