uri 101: planning for academic success instructor training september 1, 2015
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TOPICS TO COVER
1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit2) Course materials (see website)
3) Pre-Scheduled Presentations - Health & Safety, Library4) Course priorities and expectations
Knowing the major/exploring options Academic advising Connecting your major to career options
Knowing Yourself MAP-Works Common Read – Mindset: the New Psychology of Success
Making college count Learning in college Building your resume through involvement Community, Inclusion and Diversity
Civic Engagement/ Service
5) Resources Early Alert Services (website) Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302 CCEE
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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
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Use website resources to make the most of class time
Syllabus has assignments for each topicWebsite includes activities and information related to each topic
Common assignments across all sections: Common reading: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Diversity Week MAP-Works Civic Engagement Project Campus Involvement
Establish a confident learning environment Be familiar with course content (mapworks, major website)
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Let’s look at course resources
http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete!
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 MAP-Works review Grading protocol for your specific class needs Presentation dates for health and safety, and library (in your
email)
Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters too Mentors can send emails before classes start
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Understanding Students
MAP-Works Transition Survey - Week 3 (launch Sept 20 and close Oct 18)
Most important is the one-on-one meeting between students and instructors to review MAP-Works results (not appropriate for mentors). Please add this to your syllabus.
(I do mine starting the week of Oct 12th)
The training will focus on how to discuss results with students in your individual meetings 7
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Academic Integration– Academic Self-Efficacy– Basic Academic Behaviors– Advanced Academic Behaviors– Commitment to Education
Academic Integration– Academic Self-Efficacy– Basic Academic Behaviors– Advanced Academic Behaviors– Commitment to Education
Self-Assessment– Communication Skills– Analytical Skills– Self-Discipline– Time Management– Health and Wellness– Financial Issues
Self-Assessment– Communication Skills– Analytical Skills– Self-Discipline– Time Management– Health and Wellness– Financial Issues
Profile Information– Gender and race/ethnicity– Entrance exam scores– # credit hours enrolled– Cumulative GPA– Credit Hours Earned
Profile Information– Gender and race/ethnicity– Entrance exam scores– # credit hours enrolled– Cumulative GPA– Credit Hours Earned
Social Integration– Homesickness– Peer Connections– Living Environment (on/off campus)– Roommate Relationships– Campus Involvement
Social Integration– Homesickness– Peer Connections– Living Environment (on/off campus)– Roommate Relationships– Campus Involvement
Information Collected
MAP-Works Lessons Learned Homesickness a real issue
Separation vs. Distress Distress negatively correlated to Fall term GPA
Study hours less than needed (<5hr per week!)
Faculty contact associated with: Greater Satisfaction with URI Greater Social Integration Greater Academic Integration
Data from Wabash and MAP-Works – lack of connection with faculty
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MapWorks Training Schedule
September 21 Mon 1:00 PM 2:30 PM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300
September 22 Tue 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300
September 23 Wed 10:00 AM 11:30 AM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300
September 24 Thu 2:30 PM 4:00 PM MEMORIAL UNION RM. 300
Bring a laptop. Email with more details coming
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PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy
Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road [email protected]
Library- Assignments to prepare students for [email protected]
Speakers to invite into your classDirector Baker or Pam Jackson – Campus safety & security [email protected], [email protected] Lennahan – Career resources for freshmen [email protected] Hospod - International Study [email protected] Leso – Internships [email protected] T. Sapp – Director for community and organizational development – community, equity, and diversity [email protected] Anderson – participate in eating disorder research
Contact Linda Lyons for advising assistance [email protected]
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
How to learn to our full potential More than our abilities and talents: it is
about how we approach our goals Video You Can Learn Anything (2 minutes)
#rhodydriven
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Studying in college
Growth mindset in a “jigsaw” activity Hacks – tricks, shortcuts, inventions Brain Hacks – shortcuts to studying and learning
Practice the performance Retrieval that counts
Hack your curiosity Asking questions
Interval training Brain is like a muscle
Coaching is necessary Help yourself and your friends
See resource website for materials
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Career exploration: see table(Kim Stack)
Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation success What can I do with this major http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/ My next move http://www.mynextmove.org/
Learn best practices for connecting majors to careers
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EARLY ALERT and MapWorks – see table (Kristina Perrelli and John Cruz)
www.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all First
Year Students Confidential Referrals In-class or out-of-class concerns
John Cruz [email protected] Shirley Consuegra [email protected] Kristina Perrelli [email protected]
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT see table (Sarah Miller)
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Feinstein Experience – 20th Anniversary! Common Service Experience Individual online sign-up uri.edu/volunteer
2014 Snapshot Completed 6250 hours with 37 agencies 98.5% Enjoyed project 96% Feel they made a difference 98% Plan on staying engaged in the community
Civic Engagement Leaders Will lead each service project
REGISTRATION OPENS SEPT 1 (TODAY!) Service project fair – Wednesday September 16, 11:00am-3:00pm
Study strategies and the AEC – see table (David Hayes) AEC services: tutoring, supplemental instruction,
academic coaching, writing center Studying in College and Common Read
Mindset - developing new skills “Brain hacking”: learning what exams
challenge your brain to do Developing skills for improved academic
performance
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Academic Advising – see table (Linda Lyons)
Advising overview Review advising handout – pre-registration worksheet
E-campus Talking with your advisor Important dates and tips for success
Navigating Advising Technology – URI advising – to make appointment with advisor early Oct. Mentors e-campus tutorial in class
Freshmen register mid-Nov Advising support programs
Walk in, piece of cake, workshops – calendar coming
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URI 101 MENTORSsee table (Sean Thompson)
Creating a Partnership• Syllabus input from mentor• Weekly meetings• Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations• Lesson plans – mentor website
Mentors do not grade assignments or view MAP-Works results
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Mentor Training Topics & CSV 302
Mindset Making use of learning communities Study strategies Growing your brain
Preparing for major and academic advising Utilizing e-campus and the advising website
Build your resume Involvement on campus Social media assignment in URI 101 Using RhodyNet to find a job
Connections between major and career Using mynextmove.org and what can I do with a major in websites- relationships btw majors and
careers Self Assessment Connecting career related skills to potential courses
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G2C Communitysee table (STEM faculty)
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URI G2C Institutional Action Items:
Predictive Analytics
Early Intervention/Feedback
Evidence-based instruction
Culture of achievement messages
Reward excellent teaching
Professional development for who teach gateway courses
G2C +
THINK BIG
= SUCCESS
That community begins with
me.
Important Dates & Events
September 16, 11:00-3:00
Study Abroad Fair and Feinstein Experience Project Fair – Memorial Union
September 24th, 11-3:00
Student Involvement Fair – Memorial Union
September 20 – October 18
MAP-Works available
September 27-October 3
Diversity Week
October 21st, last day to drop!
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Graduate (and other new) Instructors
Following morning, join Kristina and Kim for lunch table conversation
Logistical training and guidance FAQs and concerns of new instructors
For further information and assistance, contact Kristina Perrelli [email protected] or Jayne Richmond [email protected]
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Tables to visit
1. Linda Lyons – Academic Advising
2. Kristina Perrelli/John Cruz – Mapworks and Early Alert
3. Kim Stack– Careers and Majors
4. David Hayes – Study Strategies and Brain Hacks
5. Sarah Miller – Civic Engagement
6. Sean Thompson- URI 101 Mentors
7. Dr. Lindsey Anderson and Kelly Serna –eating disorders
8. STEM Faculty – G2C Community and Institutional Action Plan
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Provost’s Welcome and Plenary
Andrew K. Koch, Ph.D.Executive Vice President &
Chief Academic Leadership & Innovation Officer
John N. Gardner Institute for
Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Why the first year in college matters –
How high impact practices lead to greater student success and purposeful community improvements
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