URI 101: Planning for Academic SuccessInstructor Training

August 27th, 2014

TOPICS TO COVER

1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit

2) Course materials - http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101 Lesson plans for each week Pre-Scheduled Presentations - Health & Safety, Library

3) Course priorities and expectations Knowing the major/exploring options

GPS – guided pathway to success Maps – requirements and milestones Academic advising

Knowing Yourself MAP-Works Type Focus

Making college count Study strategies Involvement Inclusion

Civic Engagement/ Service

4) Resources Early Alert Services Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302

5) UCAS Staff Contacts

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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 lesson plans to make the most of class time

Weekly activities for homework and class discussion on topics about self and the major

Activities and information related to each topic Activities for increasing strategies for academic success

Common assignments across all sections: Common reading: The Last Lecture #DreamBigURI Diversity Week MAP-Works Civic Engagement Project Campus Involvement

Establish a confident learning environment Be familiar with course content (mapworks, maps, website)

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Let’s look at course resources

http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101

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Understanding Students

MAP-Works Transition Survey - Week 3 (launch Sept 18 and close Oct 13)

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.

The training will focus on how to discuss results with students in your individual meetings

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Information CollectedInformation Collected

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

MAP-Works Lessons Learned Homesickness a real issue

Separation vs. Distress Distress negatively correlated to Fall term GPA

Study hours less than needed Example: 50% of the students in the Arts & Sciences reported they

spent less than 10 hours per week studying outside of class

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

For first-time instructors only: Senate Chambers, 3rd floor MU Tuesday Sept. 10        9:30am-10:30 am

Wednesday Sept. 11     2:00pm-3:00 pm

Friday Sept. 13 12:00pm-1:00 pm

“Advanced” workshops for all instructors on system updates & using the results: 

Monday, Sept 16         12:00pm Quinn computer lab (215/217)Wednesday, Sept 17 2:00 pm Quinn computer lab (215/217)

Thursday, Sept 20     9:00am Quinn computer lab (215/217)

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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 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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PRE-SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS

Health and Safety / Violence Prevention Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road

Library- Assignments to prepare students for presentationsmarymac@uri.edu

Speakers to invite into your classMajor Baker – Campus safety & security majorbaker@uri.eduPatrick Lennehan – Career resources for freshmen plennehan@uri.eduTom Hospod - International Study tomh@uri.eduTammy Leso – Internships tleso@uri.eduKristin Rojas – Financial literacy kristin.rojas@pcu.org

Contact Linda Lyons for advising assistance llyons@uri.edu

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TypeFocus– see table (Kim Washor)

Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation success www.typefocus.com use access code “uri47”

Type Focus – connecting assessment with careers Personality strengths, careers that fit strengths, values, interests, skills Setting goals – education plan Success factors – time management, readiness, self-efficacy,

responsibility, goal persistence

Learn best practices for using typefocus or inventories

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TypeFocus revisited – see table (Patrick Lennahan & Lisa Ferns)

Center for Career and Experiential Education resources for first year students Connecting Typefocus to major choices Appropriate websites

Mynextmove.org Whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major

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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

Review academic maps for 4 year academic plan 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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EARLY ALERT and MapWorks – see table (Kristina Leeming)

www.uri.edu/earlyalert Transition and Retention Advocate for all

First Year Students Confidential Referrals In-class or out-of-class concerns

Lydia Hanhardt – lhanhardt@uri.edu

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Study strategies and the AEC – see table (David Hayes) AEC services: tutoring, supplemental instruction,

academic coaching, writing center Exam wrappers –

Pre-test reflection Post-test reflection exercises

Study skills – how to integrate this knowledge into the URI 101 classroom

Reflections on self-efficacy

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Financial health – see table (John Rooney) Budgeting: Planning is the New Spending Starting a Foolproof Budget Cash Course Your credit score Monthly budget sheets

Guest presenter – Kristin Rojas AVP/Financial Literacy & Community Outreach Pawtucket Credit Union

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT see table (Sarah Miller)

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Feinstein Experience Common service experience Individual online sign-up http://web.uri.edu/experience/volunteer/uri-feinstein-ex

perience/

2014 Snapshot Completed 8750 hours with 27 agencies 96% Enjoyed project 90% Feel they made a difference 96% Plan on staying engaged in the community

Civic Engagement Leaders Will lead each service project

URI 101 MENTORS

John Rooney rooney@uri.edu Sean Thompson

seanthompson@mail.uri.edu

Creating a Partnership• Syllabus input from mentor• Weekly meetings• Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations• Lesson plans – activities for class time

Mentors do not grade assignments or view MAP-Works results

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Mentor Training & CSV 302

Academic Transition Topics Advising/Maps Technology Career resources Typefocus

Social Integration Topics Diversity Involvement Self-management

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Important Dates & Events

Common Reading Ignite Talks – September 29 (CLBS Aud)

Study Abroad Fair – Sept 17, 11-2:00 (MU)

Student Involvement Fair – Sept 17, 11-3:00 (MU)

MAP-Works opens – Sept 18 – close Oct 13

Diversity Week – September 29-October 3 (MU)

Majors/Minors Fair – October 9, 3-4:30

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Graduate (and other new) Instructors

At end of training, Logistical training and guidance FAQs and concerns new instructors

typically have All welcome!

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Tables to visit

1. Linda Lyons – Advising

2. Kristina Leeming – Mapworks

3. John Rooney – Finances

4. Kim Washor – Typefocus

5. Patrick Lennahan & Lisa Ferns – Career resources

6. David Hayes – Study strategies

7. Sarah Miller – Civic engagement23