URI 101 Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training

URI 101: Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training August 28, 2018

TOPICS TO COVER 1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit 2) Course materials: http: //web. uri. edu/newstudent/uri 101/ 3) Course priorities and expectations – Learning in College • New Science of Learning Readings and Homework – Connecting your major to a career • Academic advising • Living and Learning at URI Module • Exploring Majors and Careers Module 2

TOPICS TO COVER 4) Pre-Scheduled Presentation: Health & Safety, Academic Advising 5) Diversity Week 2018: Youth Activism Across Identities, Issues, and Ideologies 6) Resources • STARFISH: Profile, appointments, flags and kudos • Early Alert Services: Flags and kudos around personal issues • Academic Enhancement Center • Mentors: CSV 302

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 4 ● Provide a safe and friendly place to ask questions and find support

Make the most of class time Website includes information related to each topic: http: //web. uri. edu/newstudent/uri 101 Syllabus: • New Science of Learning: Homework and in-class assignments • Connections between major and career modules • Advising presentation power point • Each instructor to use or invite full time professional advisor 5 • Early Alert and Starfish information • Mentor resources

Let’s look at course resources 6

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS Emailed Template- incomplete! YELLOW highlights to be changed 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 check-in (advising) – Grading protocol for your specific class needs – Presentation date for health and safety – Presentation date for advising • Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters 7 too – Mentors can send emails before classes start

Special Presenters and Presentations Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road: amosr@uri. edu (See list sent to you to confirm for your class presentation at the Women’s Center) Academic Advisors – overview of advising, find registration date, fill shopping cart, lift hold (Students are welcome to meet one-on-one with advisors but it is NOT required) Additional speakers to invite into your class Director Baker or Pam Jackson: Campus Safety & Security snbaker@uri. edu, pamjackson@uri. edu Erica Cassidy: Career and Internship information for freshmen - erica@uri. edu Tom Hospod: International Study - tomh@uri. edu 8 Kay or Paul Bueno de Mesquita: Peace and Non-Violence Center - paulbdem@uri. edu Heather Price- Writing Center- overview, Wcon-line, WAC hrpice@uri. edu

Out of class presentations Todd Zakrajsek: Monday September 17 @ 7: 00 PM Showcase of Undergraduate Creative, Scholarly, and Research Works Tuesday September 25 @ 8: 30 AM- 6: 00 PM (MU)

Instructor support: See table for more information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Linda Moffat/Kim White: Academic Advising Kristina Perrelli: Starfish John Cruz/Shirley Consuegra: Early Alert Kim Stack/Erica Cassidy: Major to career exploration David Hayes/Heather Price/Jen Mac. Nab: AEC, Writing Center, Study Strategies 6. Richard Song: URI 101 Mentors 7. G 2 C: Stem Faculty 8. Barbara Sweeney – Interprofessional Health Education

Major to Career Exploration: Dr. Kim Stack Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation Type Focus: Living and Learning Exploring Majors and Careers Modules 11

Early Alert, Starfish Kristina Perrelli Early Alert: – Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year Students – Confidential Referrals – In-class or out-of-class concerns John Cruz johncarlcruz@uri. edu Shirley Consuegra sconsuegra@uri. edu Kristina Perrelli kmperrelli@uri. edu STARFISH: – Make appointments, raise flags, offer kudos 12

Academic Advising Kim White Advising overview – Review advising power point and handout – pre-registration worksheet • Starfish • E-campus • Professional advisors • Important dates and tips for success 13

Academic Advising Kim White Advising overview (Continued)… – Navigating Advising Technology • Using Starfish to make appointment with advisor ONLY if student feels the need • Mentors e-campus tutorial in class – First-Year Students register mid-Nov – Reminder signs at Roosevelt – Advising support programs • Group advising in URI 101, Drop-in hours, Piece of Cake, Workshops, LLC support 14

Academic Enhancement Center: Study Strategies, Science of Learning David Hayes (Table) AEC services: tutoring, consulting, writing Studying in College – Developing skills for improved academic performance New Science of Learning assignments 15

URI 101 MENTORS Richard Song (Table) • Creating a Partnership • • Syllabus input from mentor CSV syllabus and training Weekly meetings Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations • Mentors do not grade assignments • CSV 302 = 3 credits 16 (graded)

Graduate (and other new) Instructors Following morning, join Kristina Perrelli for table conversation: • Logistical training and guidance • FAQs and concerns of new instructors For further information and assistance, contact: Kristina Perrelli: kmperrelli@uri. edu or Jayne Richmond: richmond@uri. edu 17

Tables to visit 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Linda Moffat/Kim White: Academic Advising Kristina Perrelli: Starfish John Cruz/Shirley Consuegra: Early Alert Kim Stack/Erica Cassidy: Major to career exploration David Hayes/Heather Price/Jen Mac. Nab: AEC, Writing Center, Study Strategies 6. Richard Song: URI 101 Mentors 7. G 2 C: Stem Faculty 8. Barbara Sweeney – Interprofessional Health Education 18