Mar.+3rd+2011

Kate interviewed one of her students who was on AP, then got herself off of it. The student suggested that we include in the information session the following: know your GPA (where to find it and what it means) and and how do you avoid going to where you do not want to be (being suspended, keeping realistic goals, etc)

Main points to cover in the information session (what do we want the students to walk away with?):
 * Where do you find your GPA and what does that mean? (GPA and academic standing)
 * How do you avoid going to where you don't want to be? (GPA and grades needed to avoid suspension)
 * Resources available (academic support program, counseling, career services center, **advising**)

Slides 3, 4, and 5 will eliminate texts, and leave the headers (academic standing) + hyperlink to UG studies office. Make an emphasis on the fact that lower than 2.0 GPA means one of the following statuses (warning, alert, and probation) rather than explaining each and every status. Will also make an emphasis on the fact that the worst case scenario inlucdes suspension. Explain what suspension means.

Add a slide on "other" ramifications: losing FA, scholarship like Abigail, unable to participate in student activities, etc. --> Per Gail: add a slide on financial aid and how poor GPA negatively impacts on FA. Email the slide information to Judy Keyes for confirmation. (Mar. 4th)

Keep slide(s) on GPA calculation (grade matrix and formula) Activity1: Show a sample grades case CourseA 4 x C- = 6.8 CourseB 3 x C- = 5.1 CourseC 3 x B- = 8.1 CourseD 3 x C = 6 __ 13 = 26

26 / 13 = GPA2.0

Keep slide(s) on Pass/Fail and course withdrawal options.

Keep the slide on INC grade. Explain that INC turns into an F grade after a year. INC + 1 year (**maximum**) = IF = F

Keep the slide on repeat policy. Connect the policy to summer and fall of 2011 semester registration. Things to consider when repeating courses (employing new strategies, etc)

Combine slide 18, 19, and 20 into one slide.(more details on the handout)

Add a slide on "Next Step"--> Meet with an advisor