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

2. TOPICS TO COVER
1) Understanding course goals and syllabus – build as you see fit
2) Course materials (see website)
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)

3. 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

4. Use website resources to make the most of class time
Website includes activities and information related to each topic
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

5. Let’s look at course resources

6. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SYLLABUS
ed 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 s before classes start

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

8. 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
Study Better in College: The study cycle
Sleep

9. 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–
Exploring Majors and Careers Module

10. Early Alert, Starfish Rob Marshall
Transition and Retention Advocate for all First Year Students
Confidential Referrals
In-class or out-of-class concerns
John Cruz
Shirley Consuegra
Kristina Perrelli
STARFISH :
Make appointments
Raise Flags
Offer Kudos

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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 or Jayne Richmond

17. 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