RECOVER – “This Semester Matters” Information Sheet

*PLEASE ENCOURAGE FRESHMAN & SOPHOMORE PROBATION STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS RECOVER PROGRAM*

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE RECOVER PROGRAM?

• ALL students with an academic standing of probation may participate, but the program has a focus on underrepresented underclassmen.

• We highly encourage probation students who fall into the following categories: o First - Generation o Minority Students o Freshmen (0 – 29.99 Earned Hours) o Sophomore (30 -45 Earned Hours)

WHAT IS THE RECOVER PROGRAM?

• The RECOVER program focuses on enhancing student engagement, retention, and success of probation students.

• Students are required to opt-in to the RECOVER program for fall 2020 before the 3rd week of school.

• Throughout the Fall semester, students are required to attend five “This Semester Matters” workshops. • One component of the RECOVER program is financial support through microgrants that participants

may apply for up two times during the fall semester. • Student Success Checks will be requested of instructors for students in the RECOVER program. • Student Success Coaches will work with RECOVER participants throughout the semester.

WHEN IS THE RECOVER Program?

• Fall 2020 HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY? Students may apply by doing the following:

§ Complete the RECOVER Pre-Entry form at www.mtsu.edu/studentsuccess/recover.php § Attend the first two “This Semester Matters” workshops • Email Brelinda.Johnson@mtsu.edu or Travis.Strattion@mtsu.edu

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?

• The RECOVER program will support students academically, socially, and financially. • The RECOVER program will aid in helping probation students persist to the next semester. • RECOVER will allow students to build a strong support system with administration, faculty, peers,

and fellow participants.