Copper Mountain College

Required Items

• You must have: – Unofficial Transcript – Activity Worksheet – Your Student Education Plan (optional)

What will Be Covered?

• • What’s my status?

– Determine specific probation status How did I get here?

– Identify events, actions, and weaknesses that led to probation • • • What are the CMC Probation Policies?

– Review the requirements for probation How do I get off probation?

– 6 Effective Strategies that foster success – More Effective Strategies Now what? Where do I go from here?

– Develop your own “Plan of Action” to get off probation

What’s My Status?

• Using your transcript, please answer the following questions.

– What type of probation am I on?

• Academic Probation or • Progress Probation – What is my cumulative GPA

(grade point average)

?

– How many credits have I completed?

What’s My Status?

2012 SPRING SEMESTER (01/16/2007 to 05/25/2007) BUMA020A BUSINESS LAW 3.00 C 6.00 ENG051 INTRO EXPOSIT WRTING 3.00 C 6.00 MATH050 ELEM ALGEBRA 4.00 C 8.00 RDG051 COLLEGE PREPARATORY READING 3.00 A 12.00 Term GPA 2.462 Credit 13.00 Cum GPA 2.370 Credit 27.00 2013 SUMMER SEMESTER (06/18/2007 to 07/18/2007) PSY012 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3.00 C 6.00 Term GPA 2.000 Credit 3.00 Cum GPA 2.333 Credit 30.00 2013 SPRING SEMESTER (01/14/2008 to 05/23/2008) ECON001 PRIN/MACROECONOMICS 0.00 W ..... ENG003A COLLEGE COMPOSITION 0.00 W ..... MATH040 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 0.00 W ..... BUAC066 INTRO TO ACCOUNTING 0.00 W ..... ASC100 SUPERVISED TUTORING 0.00 CR ..... Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00

Cum GPA 2.333

Credit 30.00 P1 - Progress Probation (1st) for 2013 SPRING SEMES The Cumulative GPA is in red on this example.

This example shows the student on Progress Probation.

P1 means this is their first semester on Progress Probation P2 means this is the second semester on Progress Probation

What’s My Status?

2011 FALL SEMESTER (08/15/2011 to 12/20/2011) PS001 same as PS001 : 08/13/2012 0.00 *F ..... SOC004 SOC ANALYSIS/CRITICAL THINKING 0.00 F ..... MUS010 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC 0.00 F ..... HIST018 same as HIST018 : 08/13/2012 0.00 *F ..... Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00 Cum GPA 1.750 Credit 36.00 A1 - Academic Probation (1st) for 2011 FALL SEMESTE 2012 SPRING SEMESTER (01/13/2012 to 05/24/2012) ENG001B COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE 0.00 W ..... WITHDREW ON 03/14/12 Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00

Cum GPA 1.750

Credit 36.00 A2 - Academic Probation (2nd) for 2012 SPRING SEMES This example shows the student on Academic Probation.

A1 means this is their first semester on Academic Probation A2 means this is the second semester on Academic Probation The Cumulative GPA is in red on this example.

How Did I Get Here?

• • • What were the “uncommon” circumstances that caused me to be unsuccessful?

There are always multiple reasons for this.

It requires: – Meaningful thought process

(take some time to think about all the factors)

– Self reflection – Taking responsibility for your own actions – Refusing to have a “victim” mentality

How Did I Get Here?

• Here is a list of examples that some students have identified.

Poor Time Management Skills Lack of Self Discipline Poor Study Skills No Transportation Volatile Living Situation Personal Relationships Job Conflict Poor Health Lack of Money • • What circumstances, events, and/or decisions prevented me from being successful?

What adjustments have I made that will help to resolve the issues listed?

Meaningful, self-reflection, taking responsibility – you are not a victim

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• CMC Probation Policies cover 5 items: – Academic Probation – Progress Probation – Dismissal – Appeal of Dismissal – Re-Instatement after Dismissal

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• Academic Probation – You must have completed at least 12 units (cumulative) for this policy to apply – Your cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) must be less than a “C” average (2.0 GPA) OR your term GPA is below a 2.0.

– You are placed on academic probation if the above 2 items are true.

2011 FALL SEMESTER (08/15/2011 to 12/20/2011) ENG003A same as ENG003A : 01/13/2012 0.00 *F ..... 08/15/2011 to 10/15/2011 CIS070A COMPUTER BUSINESS APP/WNDOWS 0.00 F ..... BUAC001 ACCOUNTING I 0.00 F ..... Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00 Cum GPA 1.667 Credit 29.00 A2 - Academic Probation (2nd) for 2011 FALL SEMESTE

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• Progress Probation – You must have attempted at least 12 units (cumulative) for this policy to apply.

– 50% or more of your classes have grades of “W, I, NC, or NP”.

– You are placed on progress probation if the above 2 items are true.

–

NOTE:

Some students can be on both academic and progress probation.

2012 SPRING SEMESTER (01/13/2012 to 05/24/2012) MATH040 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 0.00 W ..... WITHDREW ON 04/26/12 Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00 Cum GPA 1.286 Credit 3.00 P2 - Progress Probation (2nd) for 2012 SPRING SEMES

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• What are the Consequences?

– Unable to register for classes each semester until you have: • Completed a Success Strategies Workshop or Counseling • Completed a counselor signed Probation Contract – Affects Transfer • Increases time at CMC • Decreases competiveness for a seat at the transferring institution • Probation standing stays on your transcript

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• What are the Consequences?

– Because of the CMC Course Repeat Policy, it may stop you from completing required classes for graduation and transfer • You are allowed to take a class a 2 nd time without special permission • • You must get permission to take a class 3 times You will never be allowed to take a class 4 times.

• You may have to go to another college to complete required courses – Leads to Dismissal • Two consecutive semesters on probation you are subject to Dismissal from CMC.

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• Dismissal – After 2 consecutive semesters of being on probation, a student is subject to dismissal if… • Academic Dismissal – if the cumulative GPA in the last 2 consecutive terms is less than 2.0 (“C”) • Progress Dismissal – if 50% or more of your classes have grades of “W, I, NC, or NP” for the last 2 consecutive terms – Any student subject to dismissal may submit a written appeal in Student Services 2012 FALL SEMESTER (08/13/2012 to 12/15/2012) CIS070A COMPUTER BUSINESS APP/WNDOWS 0.00 W ..... WITHDREW ON 11/13/12 AUTO004 PRINCIPLES OF AUTOMOTIVE TECH 0.00 W ..... WITHDREW ON 11/13/12 Term GPA 0.000 Credit 0.00 Cum GPA 1.286 Credit 3.00 PD - Progress Dismissal for 2012 FALL SEMESTER

What are the CMC Probation Policies?

• Dismissal – What are the consequences?

– You are not allowed to take classes at CMC for at least one semester.

– After one semester, you may submit the completed “Reinstatement After Dismissal” form to Admissions. – This request must be approved and all conditions met before you are allowed to take any more classes.

– This request may be obtained in Student Services 2012 SPRING SEMESTER (01/13/2012 to 05/24/2012) ENG003A COLLEGE COMPOSITION 3.00 A 12.00 01/13/2012 to 03/17/2012 CS073 INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE 0.00 F ..... BUAC001 ACCOUNTING I 0.00 W ..... WITHDREW ON 03/27/12 Term GPA 2.000 Credit 3.00 Cum GPA 1.804 Credit 32.00 AD - Academic Dismissal for 2012 SPRING SEMESTER

How Do I Get Off Probation?

• There are 6 strategies that foster success – Strategy 1: Determine how many classes I should take this semester.

– Strategy 2: Determine what classes I should take this semester.

– Strategy 3: Determine support needed to be successful.

– Strategy 4: Be prepared for the class. – Strategy 5: Have others check my plan

(counselor signature required)

.

– Strategy 6: Plan to get “A” grades.

Strategy 1 – Determine how many classes I should take this semester

• • My academic history says: – How many classes did I get a “C” or better in: • • The last semester?

The previous semester to the last?

My time commitments say: – How many hours a week do I work? ___ hours per week

25

– How many credits do I plan to take?

•

30

– Is the total time

60

• hours or less?

Strategy 2 – Determine what classes I should take this semester

• Repeat any courses that have a “D” or “F” grade – The new grades replace the old grades in the GPA. This quickly raises your GPA – You should still be familiar with the information in the course making it easier for you to succeed – You may not have to buy another book for the class Don’t select classes just yet.

Strategy 2 – Determine what classes I should take this semester

• Academic Rigor of classes – Do not take a class that you are not academically prepared to be successful – Ensure you meet all “advisories” for the course(s) you plan to take Don’t select classes just yet.

Strategy 2 – Determine what classes I should take this semester

• Course Sequencing – Math, English, and Reading are sequenced – Instructors assume you remember what was taught in the previous class in the sequence – If you are in a sequence, take the next course in the sequence until you complete the sequence 1.

2.

3.

4.

Class Units

Now it’s time to select what classes you will take next semester. Apply Strategies 1 and 2 to determine how many classes you should take and what classes to take.

Strategy 3 – Determine the Support Needed to be Successful

• • I am taking a math class, I use the Library Resource Center for help with math.

• I will get help with writing in the Library Resource Center because I am taking an English class.

I will register for the College Success Class so I can improve my study skills, time management skills, and test taking strategies to help me be successful.

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• Before the semester starts: – Get book(s) for classes before they start – If you are taking an on-line class, you must have your own computer and internet service provider – Make sure you have all transportation issues worked out – Ensure you have a stable living situation – Have childcare in place before classes begin

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• • Practice Time Management Time Management is… – Self-management – Organization – Setting priorities – Getting things done – Accomplishing goals – A valued job skill

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• Time Management Strategies – Plan ahead by scheduling your time • Make a weekly schedule

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• Time Management Strategies – Plan ahead by scheduling your time • Make daily to-do lists

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• • Time Management Strategies Plan ahead by scheduling your time – Create a goals list by date – Know what needs to be accomplished and when it needs to be done.

Date Subject Homework 27-Aug

English Read Chapter 3 Math Write Essay on "Success" Read Chapter 4 Complete even Problems on pages 87-91

29-Aug

History Read Chapters 4-5 Study for quiz today

2-Sep

English Math Read Chapter 4 Quiz on Chapters 1-4 Read Chapter 5 Complete even Problems on pages 109-111 Quiz today

4-Sep

History Read Chapter 6 History Project Due

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• Time Management Strategies – Prioritize • Assign a priority – – – Committed – A Maintenance – B Discretionary – C • High vs. Low Priority • Tackle hardest task first

Strategy 4 – Be Prepared for Classes

• Long-Term Benefits of Time Management – Cuts down on Stress – avoid crisis mode – – Increases your efficiency Increases your productivity – You Achieve Results – Increased self-esteem – Have more free time to enjoy life

Strategy 4 – Be prepared for the class

• Ensure you have planned study time in your schedule for homework and studying 3 classes taken 9 credits

Weekly time commitment

9 hours class time 18 hours study time Is this a good plan? Yes! There are 2 hours of study time for every hour in class

You will be making your own weekly schedule towards the end of this workshop.

1 hour of class = 2 hours of study Maximum time

(work & school)

: 60 hours per week

Strategy 4 – Be prepared for the class

• Ensure you have planned study time in your schedule for homework and studying 3 classes taken 10 credits

Weekly time commitment

12 hours class time 18 hours study time 2 hours tutoring 36 hours working Is this a good plan?

NO! The total time between work, class and study is 68 hours.

You will be making your own weekly schedule towards the end of this workshop.

1 hour of class = 2 hours of study Maximum time

(work & school)

: 60 hours per week

Strategy 4 – Be prepared for the class

• Ensure you have planned study time in your schedule for homework and studying 3 classes taken 10 credits

Weekly time commitment

12 hours class time 11 hours study time 2 hours tutoring 21 hours working Is this a good plan?

NO! There are only 13 hours of study time scheduled. There must be at least 20 hours of study time.

You will be making your own weekly schedule towards the end of this workshop.

1 hour of class = 2 hours of study Maximum time

(work & school)

: 60 hours per week

Strategy 4 – Be prepared for the class

• Ensure you have planned study time in your schedule for homework and studying YES!

Why?

3 classes taken 13 credits

Weekly time Weekly time commitment

15 hours class time 26 hours study time 24 hours working Is this a good plan?

You will be making your own weekly schedule towards the end of this workshop.

1 hour of class = 2 hours of study Maximum time

(work & school)

: 60 hours per week

Strategy 4 – Be prepared for the class

• Ensure you have planned study time in your schedule for homework and studying 4 classes taken 13 credits

Weekly time commitment

15 hours class time 26 hours study time 24 hours working Is this a good plan?

NO! Total time between work, classes, and study is 65 hours. This must not be over 60 hours.

You will be making your own weekly schedule towards the end of this workshop.

1 hour of class = 2 hours of study Maximum time

(work & school)

: 60 hours per week

Strategy 5 – Have Others Check Your Plan

(counselor signature required)

• • • • Make sure that that your schedule works with parents, spouse, job, child care, bus schedule, etc.

Because I am on probation, my counselor must agree with my plan before I can register.

Is my class selection consistent with the first 4 strategies?

If not, my counselor may send me back to recreate my schedule.

Strategy 6 – Plan to get “A” grades

• • • “A” and “B” grades will improve your GPA.

“C” grades will have little to no effect on your GPA “D” grades will lower your GPA and should never be considered as a passing grade. Many universities will not accept a course that has this grade. CMC does not accept “D” grades for most of its programs.

More Effective Strategies

• Setting Your Goals – School vs. Work • All scheduled school related items MUST have priority over work items.

(considered as an appointment that you must keep)

.

– Personal Relationships • MUST support or share your academic goals OR need to be put on the back burner. Distance your relationships with those that do not have school as a priority.

– College Preparedness • Treat advisories as prerequisites • Have books for all your classes before the semester begins – Needs vs. Wants • Do not spend money on expensive items or go into debt while you are still in school. The old car is dependable, the Coach handbag is for after graduation, etc.

More Effective Strategies

• • • Have a positive attitude – Learn from your mistakes, don’t dwell on them Learn to say “NO” – Let people know you are serious about studying Regarding academics – Retake failed classes – Start study groups – Consult professors early – Get tutoring help BEFORE you get behind.

Academic Renewal

• • • • • • This is a process by which you may have a whole semester removed from your GPA by petition.

A second consecutive semester may be allowed under extenuating circumstances It may only be done once At least 12 months must have passed from the semester in consideration You must be enrolled in a defined educational program Evidence of academic ability since semester in question is met by any one of these 3 requirements – 3.0 GPA after 15 units, or – – 2.5 GPA after 30 units, or 2.0 GPA after 45 units

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• • • • These are the key momentum points that increase your probability of successfully completing your program.

• The specific order of completion may vary from student to student.

Each one is a goal that you should endeavor to attain.

What is the last goal you attained?

What is the next goal you should set for yourself?

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• It’s time to create your weekly schedule • Follow the steps in the next slides to create your schedule.

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• Taking your worksheet, put in your work schedule.

Also add any other commitments that you may have that you will have to work around when selecting classes

(i.e. picking children up from school).

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• Select classes from the Class Schedule and put them on your schedule

(Use the current Class Schedule if it has not yet been released).

When scheduling classes, be aware of where classes meet. Some meet on the Marine Base (MB) while others may meet off campus (OC). Most classes meet on the main campus (MC).

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• Now block out times for breaks, meals, and other times when you will need to take a break.

Color coding the different items on your schedule helps you to quickly see the different commitments you have and improves your organization.

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• Finally, schedule your study times.

REQUIRED STUDY TIME: 2 hours for every 1 unit Total time between work, classes, and studying is 60 hours maximum.

This schedule may need to be revised after the semester begins if you need to use the library for research or tutoring.

Now What? Where do I go from here?

• Bring Your completed worksheet and your weekly schedule to your Counselor meeting.

– The counselor will check your paperwork and complete a new contract so you will be able to register next semester.

Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance!

Your success is in: – – Your best interest The best interest of the college!

We’re all in this together!