Supporting

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENTS

Office of Retention and Student Success

SETTING EXPECTATIONS

College is not high school even for honors students.

On average, first-year students have a .83 lower GPA than high school.

WHAT ARE SOME REASONS WHY STUDENTS DON’T SUCCEED IN COLLEGE?

College Freshman

COMMON PITFALLS AND TIMELINE FOR INTERACTION

PITFALL TYPICAL OCCURANCE

Homesickness

The first 6 weeks, but can happen anytime and may or may not be connected with other issues

Time Management

Appears to be a problem between weeks 3-5, but can occur at any time

Study Skills

First noticed after the first test, exam or major writing assignment

Academic Expectations

Many times, the student is not aware until notified by instructor via Starfish flag

Stress Management

After one of the prior issues presents itself

WAYS SIUE CAN HELP

 MetaMajors

 Academic Advising

 Career Development Center

 Success Coaches

 FST/mentors

 Learning Support Services (Tutoring, SI, PLTL, Enhanced)

 ACCESS

 Counseling Services

 Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub

WAYS YOU CAN ASSIST

 Empower your student to advocate for their needs

 Reach out directly to university personnel when you need to intercede

 Be honest about student's ability

 Engage with student to understand their habits and behaviors after they arrive on campus

 Remember this general rule: For every credit hour a student is taking, there is an expectation they are spending 2-3 hours outside of class in preparation

SUMMER PREPARATION

Use a planner Put summer plans and schedules in a planner.

Check email Check email twice a day to develop good habits. Develop sleep schedule You will know your academic schedule. Plan the summer to develop a sleeping schedule, so it is less difficult to transition. Don’t forget academics

Complete Career Assessment

Work on something academic, so you don’t get rusty.

Use the career assessment provided today in Advising Folder to see what careers you align with. Use Career Development site to explore career outcomes.

Say goodbye to high school Say farewell to friends and family members. Identify ways to stay in touch, but don’t expect to continue status quo.

BEGIN TO TRANSITION.

 Student Success Coaches

 Learning Support Services

 Academic Advising

 Cougar Connectors

CAMPUS RESOURCES

 Counseling and Health Services

 ACCESS

 Kimmel Student Involvement Center

THANK YOU