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Academic Success Continued Probation

Workbook

Sponsored by:

Academic Standards Office

Utah Valley University

Located in LC 402

801-863-8075www.uvu.edu/academicstandards/

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Name: ___________________________________ UV ID #__________________Date: _________

Academic Success Continued Probation Workbook Knowledge is Power!

Academic/Study Skill Obstacles

Learning disabilityPoor study habitsPoor timemanagementPoor studyenvironmentIneffective studyingInadequate study timeHigh anxietyInferior academicpreparationInadequate readingskillInadequate writingskillInadequate math skillInadequate scienceskillInadequate subjectknowledgePrevious failurePoor note-taking skillsPoor concentrationNegative attitudeUnhappy withinstructorImpersonal InstructorOnline CoursesPoor academicadvisingUnclear educationalgoalsOther________________

Work Related Obstacles Work too many hoursProblems with the bossMay lose jobConflicts with the jobNo part-time workavailableMust work to surviveOther __________________

Obstacles Related to Major Selecting a majorMajor entryrequirementGPA requirementsParental pressureClasses unavailableMajor not offeredNot happy with majorOther___________________

Obstacles Related to Fear of... FailureNot being perfectAccomplishmentsPressuresSuccessCommitmentMaking decisionsMaking mistakesDifficult tasksDisappointing othersOther __________________

Free Time Obstacles FacebookToo much internet or mediaToo much social lifeToo overextended in myoutside activitiesVideo GamesOther______________________

Financial Obstacles Worried about moneyFinancial aid requirementsInadequate financial aidSpouse not workingToo many debtsTime limit on school fundsOther______________________

Personal Obstacles New independent statusRoommate problemsRelationshipworries/breakupLonelinessSocially uncomfortable/shyHousing problemsValue conflictsDislike UVUDislike college & studyingPrevious failureNegative attitudeParental pressureLack of sleepOther _______________________

Other Obstacles including extenuating circumstances:

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Put a check mark next to the obstacles that you struggle with:

Education and Career Goals Motivation and Attitude

Study Skills/Test Taking Skills Physical/Emotional Health

Time Management

__ Knowledge of Resources

Motivation and Attitude:

Why are you at UVU right now?

What do you want to gain from or contribute to society during your lifetime?

Education and Career Goals

What is your long-term educational goal?

What is your career objective? If you are not sure, what careers/majors have you considered?

Values and Goals Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. My purpose for getting a college education is clear.

b. I feel confident that I can reach my goal to graduate from college.

c. I set specific goals which lead to success in my life.

Attitude/Motivation Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. Class lectures and discussions stimulate me.

b. I enjoy school and want to be at college.

c. There are one or two subjects in school that I always enjoy.

Education and Goals Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I want to complete a degree.

b. My major choice is clear.

c. I feel confident in my major choice.

Career Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I know what it takes to be in the career I have chosen. b. I know my strengths and how they will help me be successful.

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Time Management

Time Management Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I make plans each week about how I will spend my time.

b. I complete major assignments and hand them in on time.

c. I plan to study at least 2 hours for every hour I spend in class.

What personal and academic dates should you include in a master semester calendar?

What type of time management tool will you use?

What are your biggest time wasters?

Study Skills

Class Preparation Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I attend all my classes each week.

b. I complete my small assignments within 24 hours after class.

c. I find it helps me learn when I study with groups of students.

Study Habits Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I study in blocks of time -- two hours at a time.

b. I study at a regular scheduled time each day.

Reading and Writing Skills Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. My long papers have three drafts.

b. I read the chapter before the lecture covers it.

What is your learning style?

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Physical/Emotional Health

Stress Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I believe in my capacity to do well in collegeb. I am confident and free of anxiety when I take tests

c. I have little difficulty managing challenges in my life

What are the primary sources of stress in your life?

What are you doing to manage your stress levels?

Test Taking Skills

Test Preparation Skills Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. My study time for tests is organized and thorough.

b. I begin studying for tests several days before the test.

c. I seem to luck out and study what the teacher puts on the test.

Test Taking Skills Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I complete my tests with time to review.

b. When I study hard, my test scores are good.c. I feel confident about my tests and have low anxiety.

Knowledge of Resources/Strategies

Support Group

How many close friends or family are aware that you are in school?

How many of these individuals have you talked to about your goals?

How many are doing something to help you?

Name of my Major Advisor: Advisor’s Contact information:

Social Activities

Social Activities Always Frequently Occasionally Never

a. I am able to say "no" to a social activity when I should study.

b. The friends I choose at school are serious about studies.

c. Time for study is more important than time for play.

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What Are You Going to Do to Get Good Grades in the Future?

Family Problems Solutions Help with goal settingAttend to children firstthen require solitudeDevelop a routineDelegate dutiesTake family member toget medical helpGet communicationhelpAttend parentingclassesAttend familycounselingObtain family planninghelpOther:_________________

Solutions Related to Fears and Personal Problems/Issues

Stress managementclass (SLSS1100) Problem solving skillsPersonal counselingGroup counselingVisit Student HealthCenterRead self-help bookJoin club ororganizationTake semesterdeferment whileworking on problemsOther: _________________

Solutions Related to Major Career/Interest testComplete an internshipVisit Academic CounselingCenterPersonal CounselingGo to career workshopCareer counselingTake Career Exploration(SLSS 2100) class Change majorOther:____________________

Work Related Solutions Get a different jobDevelop problem solvingskillsStudent gets a jobSpouse gets a jobChange position within jobReduce hours workingVisit the CareerDevelopment CenterQuit jobOther:________________

Financial Solutions See financial plannerTake CLEP tests for creditIndependent studyContact financial aid aboutloans/grantsWork out a payment planGet help from familyOther______________

Free Time Solutions Set goalsFind rewardsJust say NO!Use to-do listSet reminders on smartphone or other electronicdevicesOther________________

Academic/Study Skills Take Student Success(SLSS 1000) Take other SLSS classes (Library research, Power Reading, 7 Habits, etc.) Use study skills booksGo to writing labGo to math labAcademic TutoringVisit Learning StrategistAttend supplemental

instructionGo to Accessibility Services dept.Visit with professorsConsult facultyMeet with DevelopmentalMath Advisor, Attend workshopsOther: __________________

Academic Success Planning Sheet

I, ______________________, understand the academic policy and agree to follow the plan outlined above.

_____________________________________ UVID#: __________________ Signature

(If you need help identifying strategies or resources, this page can be completed with the academic standards counselor)

Please list three things you plan to do to improve your performance this semester: (i.e. use a planner to schedule regular study time; visit the writing lab once a week; take full semester courses; etc.)

1. I will…

2. I will…

3. I will…

Using Page 6 in workbook list three resources you plan on using during this semester: (more detail about resources can be found at http://www.uvu.edu/academicstandards/resources/index.html

1.

2.

3.

COURSE PLANNING (You may complete this on your own, with your advisor, or with your standards counselor):

Course Title

Credits Repeat (Y/N)

Additional Info

Current standing

GPA expectation for next semester

Midterm Grade Check

Additional Comments from Standards Counselor

I understand the following: