Ted Rogers School of Information Technology

Management

SPRING/SUMMER 2019PART-TIME QUALIFYINGProbationary Seminar

Support Team ITM OFFICE TRS 2-004, (416) 979-5316

• Gloria Allen, Student Affairs Coordinator, Part Time Degreegallen@ryerson.ca

• Tasmin Linton & Sangeeta KumarProgram Assistants trsitm@ryerson.ca

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTRE (TRS2-168)

• Joana Londoño• Learning Strategist, Academic Success Centre

Academic Success Centre

What Happened Last Term?

Weather

Traffic

Inflation

University policy

Interest rates

What other people said

Your professor’s

style

Other’s opinion

of you

Your relationships

Your behavior

& Your choices

You may have some power over

You have no control

You have the power to change!

Time to Change Focus!

What you learn, how

you manage your time,

what you eat,HOW YOU

STUDY

Proactive Focus

CONTROL

INFLUENCE

CONCERN

Reactive Focus Changing Focus

Come Find Us!

The ASC is located on the 8th floor, TRS 2-168

Find the ASC Learning Strategist!

The Learning Strategist is on the 8th floor, TRS 2-161

Joana Londoñojlondono@ryerson.ca

Appointments atbit.ly/MeetLS

Enhancing your Academic SuccessTRSM support (ASC)• Peer Academic Coaches

(PACs)• Learning Strategist• Free Tutoring &

facilitated study groups

Central Support (SLC-4th floor)• Writing support• English as an additional

language support• Tutoring for SSH105

Finance

Economics

AccountingMarketing

Finance

BTMCritical Thinking

Accounting

Group Tutoring – Spring/Summer ‘19 Term

TRS 3-051

LocationAccounting

Finance

Marketing

Statistics

FIN 300, 401

MKT 100, 300

QMS 102, 202

May 6th- August 7th, 2019

ACC 100, 406

Registration 416-979-5000 Ext. 2408

ASC Office, TRS 2-168

https://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/success/

Finance

Economics

AccountingMarketing

Finance

BTMCritical Thinking

Accounting

Summer ‘19 Tutoring Schedule

Contact Us

Academic Success CentreTRS-2168Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm-6:00pmPeer.trsm@ryerson.ca416-979-5000 ext. 2435

@student_trsm

@student.trsm

RU Connected Learning

Paying tuition and not using university servicesis like paying for a hotel room

and sleeping on a park bench!

Qualifying Probation StatusWhat does this mean?• Your performance will determine whether you qualify to continue in the program

•Register for 1 or 2 courses as specified by the School •Usually failures from last active term

•Based on CGPA you will continue either on Probation, or Clear

•Must participate in Guided Academic Program Planning (GAPP)

•1 course means two terms to qualify

Contract Requirement & Important Facts About Your Status!!

• You must achieve a Term GPA of 1.67 (C- average) for the courses that you will be taking

• This is your last opportunity to prove yourself.

• If you do not, you will be Permanently Withdrawn (PPW)

• You must consult with us if you plan to dropany of these courses during the semester.

What are the Possible Outcomes?

• Crucial : Achieve a TGPA of 1.67 (1 or 2 courses) • If your CGPA is also 1.67,or higher, you will continue in

the Part time program with a ‘CLEAR’ standing• Achieving a CLEAR standing does not mean you will

automatically return to Full time studies, you must apply within the appropriate deadline for consideration

• If your CGPA is below 1.67, you will continue onAcademic Probation for the following semester

Probationary Contract Objective:To achieve a Term GPA and Cumulative GPA

of 1.67 or better:- results in a CLEAR standing in the next semester- If your TGPA is below a 1.67, even if your CGPA is above 1.67, you will be PPW

If your TGPA is 1.67, but your CGPA is still below 1.67 you will remain on Probation for the next semester (i.e. Fall 2019)

Important Dates:

Prior to second class (Chang School courses)

Spring courses: Friday, May 24, 2019Spring/Summer courses: Friday, July 12, 2019

Summer Courses: Friday, July 12, 2019

*You must consult with a Program Advisor before dropping a course, special considerations MAY be granted. If you do not have permission and drop a required contract course, you will be RTW/PPW.**Note: Please consult The Chang School calendar for individual fee assessment

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Sample Contract – Qualifying Probation

1.26

ITM100ACC100 Example course Example course

GET IMMEDIATE COUNSELING FROM YOUR PROGRAM ADVISOR AND SPEAK WITH PROFESSORS –We can write a letter of Accommodation to all your professorsCONSIDER DROPPING COURSES–Illness, death or personal/family crisis which will result in long absences from classes are legitimate reasons for requesting to drop a course.–You must have permission to drop a contract course–A completed student health certificate (http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/StudentInfo/) or death certificate within 3 business days

SEEK OUR SUPPORT SERVICES ON CAMPUSStudent Services Staff - TRS 2-168Learning Strategist - Joana Londoño – TRS 2-168Student Success Facilitator - Dan Cantiller– TRS 2-105

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM HAVING DIFFICULTIES?

Course Repeats/FailuresNo course can be registered more than 3 times.

The rule applies to equivalent course. (i.e., CMN279 = CCMN124)

You will be Withdrawn from TRSITM and any School that requires the course in their curriculum i.e. ACC100/406, FIN 300, QMS102

GPA Adjustment Form Allow you to remove an F from the calculation of your CGPA Applies only to Electives (Professional, PR, Liberals) Available in Enrollments Services and Student Records Must be submitted to Enrollment Services & Student Records before (POD150):

May 6 – Spring or Spring/Summer coursesJuly 5 – Summer courses

– Only the CGPA for the current term will be adjusted. Academic Standings and CGPAs from previous terms will not be adjusted.

– The form can be found online at http://ryerson.ca/registrar/students/forms.html Will not remove the F from your transcript but it

will improve your CGPA. For more information, please refer to

https://www.ryerson.ca/studentguide/grades/

Myth #1“I thought I could deal with my

problems on my own”Past experience shows that more often than not

you can’t!Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help,

during the semester.Get advice from the appropriate “experts”

to provide guidance and support in assisting you deal with your situation BEFORE it’s TOO LATE!!

Myth #2BUT Now I’ll be BEHIND in My Studies

No, in fact, contrary to popular belief students no longer finish post-secondary degrees in 4 years. As a part-time degree student, you have 14 years to finish. 8 years if you are a direct entry student. Take your time and not just finish, but finish WELL.

FACT #1:Failure to meet conditions outlined in your

probationary contract will:– lead to PERMANENT PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL– Violation of contract:

• Not adhering to University continuance policies as described in previous slides• Enrolling in more than the maximum stated number of

courses on your contract• Not enrolling in mandatory courses written into your

contract• Not achieving a Term GPA of 1.67• Not achieving a Cumulative GPA of 1.0*

FACT #2 Permanently WITHDRAWN:You cannot continue in the ITM programCannot expect reinstatementYou may apply for admission into another

Ryerson program, other than Ted Rogers School of Management programs, AFTER your time out.May be able to get a certificate using

some of the courses completed

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QUESTIONS?