URI 101: Planning for Academic Success Instructor Training August 29,2017

TOPICS TO COVER 1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit 2) Course materials (see website) http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101/ 3) Pre-Scheduled Presentation - Health & Safety 4) Course priorities and expectations Learning in College Starfish New Science of Learning Readings and Homework Connecting your major to a career Academic advising Type Focus Module Exploring Majors and Careers Module 5) Resources STARFISH – profile, appointments, flags and kudos Early Alert Services – flags and kudos around personal issues Academic Enhancement Center Mentors – CSV 302 Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE)

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

Use website resources to make the most of class time Website includes activities and information related to each topic http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101 Syllabus: Assignments for each topic New Science of Learning: Live links for homework Connections between major and career Additional readings and resources Early Alert and Starfish information Mentor resources

Let’s look at course resources http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/uri101

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 Classroom information on your e-campus dashboard – rosters too Mentors can send emails before classes start

Special Presenters and Presentations Health and Safety / Violence Prevention and Advocacy (see list sent to you) Racine Amos - Women’s Center, Upper College Road amosr@uri.edu Speakers to invite into your class Director Baker or Pam Jackson – Campus safety & security snbaker@uri.edu, pamjackson@uri.edu Kim Stack - Career and Internship information for freshmen kstack@uri.edu Tom Hospod - International Study tomh@uri.edu Linda Lyons - Academic Advising llyons@uri.edu Sarah Miller – Civic Engagement sgmiller@uri.edu Saundra McGuire: Thursday September 28 @ 7:00PM

New Science of Learning Josh Caulkins How to learn to our full potential More than our abilities and talents: it is about how we approach our goals Videos: Edward Briceno: The Power of Belief - mindset and success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc Study Better in College: The study cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vEWBnIqxcg Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJK-dMlATmM

Career Exploration: Kim Stack Being a successful student in the major and moving toward career preparation web.uri.edu/career/professional-development-modules/ Type Focus Module– https://v6.typefocus.com/ Exploring Majors and Careers Module

Early Alert, Starfish Rob Marshall www.uri.edu/earlyalert 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 : http://web.uri.edu/newstudent/starfish/ Make appointments Raise Flags Offer Kudos

AEC, Study Strategies, Science of Learning David Hayes (table) AEC services: tutoring, coaching, writing Studying in College Mindset - developing new skills Developing skills for improved academic performance

Academic Advising Linda Moffat – (table) Advising overview Review advising handout – pre-registration worksheet Starfish E-campus Professional advisors Important dates and tips for success Navigating Advising Technology – Using Starfish 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

URI 101 MENTORS Sean Thompson- (table) Creating a Partnership Syllabus input from mentor Weekly meetings Assign mentor responsibilities for class presentations Mentors do not grade assignments CSV 302 = 3 credits graded

Mentor Training Topics & CSV 302 Sean Thompson (table) Mindset Making use of learning communities Study strategies New Science of Learning Connections between major and career Using typefocus Self Assessments Connecting career related skills to potential courses Utilizing Starfish, e-campus and the advising website Build your resume Involvement on campus Using RhodyNet to find a job

G2C Community see table (STEM faculty) URI G2C Institutional Action Items: Predictive Analytics Early Intervention/Feedback Evidence-based instruction Culture of achievement messages Reward excellent teaching Professional development for who teach gateway courses That community begins with me. G2C + THINK BIG = SUCCESS

Graduate (and other new) Instructors Following morning, join Kristina Perrelli and Kim Stack 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

Tables to visit Linda Moffat – Academic Advising Rob Marshall - Starfish John Cruz/Shirley Consuegra– Early Alert Kim Stack– Careers and Typefocus David Hayes/Skye Mendes/Heather Price – AEC, Writing Center, Study Strategies and Mindset Sarah Miller – Civic Engagement Sean Thompson- URI 101 Mentors STEM Faculty – G2C Community and Institutional Action Plan