Transcript Strategies for Advising Students Facing Academic Stumbling Blocks

Strategies for
Students Facing
Stumbling
Blocks
Dr. Terri Massie-Burrell
Assistant Provost
Student Success and Retention
Ms. Rachel Hoover
Director of Academic Skills
Development, PASS
What are Stumbling Blocks?
Academic
Personal
Developmental coursework
Lack of skills: study, organizational,
time management
Undecided career goals
Homesick
Family and Relationship issues
Mental / Physical health issues
Social
Financial
Parties
Over-involvement
Under-involvement
No mentors or role models
Dorm life
Limited family support
Financial Aid concerns
Lack budgeting skills
Working too many hours
No Books
How Can We Support?
The A List
 Attendance
 Attentiveness
 Assignments
 Assertiveness
 Aspirations
Self Management
Procrastination Tales of a Mere Existence
“Free Time”
Unscheduled Time
Borrowed Time vs. Stolen Time
Weekly Schedule
Motivation
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Promote the importance of a positive attitude
Urge students to view setbacks as
opportunities
Help students identify factors that contribute
to or detract from their success
Create caring relationships with students
Inform students about academic resources
and instruct them to seek help when needed
Helping Students get on track
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Set short and long-term goals to increase
motivation and focus
Assist students in articulating strengths and needs
Select appropriate courses that considers their skill
level and other obligations
Promote faculty office hours and urge students to
build relationships with faculty outside of class
Encourage students to purchase books early and
begin studying immediately and daily
Study all class materials and take good notes
Q&A