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AT RISK STUDENTS

AT RISK STUDENTS. Identification Channels. Self-Identification: student comes forward with an issue or concern, in search of help. Test, assignment and exam results Monthly Reports Semester Visit University. Do you feel you are an “At-Risk” student?.

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AT RISK STUDENTS

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  1. AT RISK STUDENTS

  2. Identification Channels • Self-Identification: student comes forward with an issue or concern, in search of help. • Test, assignment and exam results • Monthly Reports • Semester Visit • University

  3. Do you feel you are an “At-Risk” student? • Self-identification by student / honesty • It remains up to YOU the bursar to highlight any difficulties you are experiencing - be it personal or academic. • Why do you think that you are at risk? • Unsuitable programme choice /Incompatibility between the student and the chosen course or institution. • Commitment to a Chosen Course –students who are influenced by parental and/or peer group expectations of them often experience this. • Technophobia – fear/dislike of new technology. Usually caused by the lack of exposure to technology.

  4. Isolation and loneliness • Administrative frustration related to a lack of pre-entry information held by the student when making decisions regarding their course and/or institution • Health and personal issues • Poor study and time management skills • Financial problems from home • Freedom vs responsibility - lacking the self-management skills to live away from home • Issues of identity/belonging

  5. Introspection and Accountability • Student to use Monthly reports for introspection, accountability and to identify problems • The bursar should write monthly “reports” to themselves for introspection . In addition, they can raise and discuss these issues at the bi-annual progress meeting.

  6. Use your resources- some options are listed below: • Meet with course convener/ lecturer- to discuss academic challenges. • The Writing Centre - research, writing and exam preparation. • Student Health Counselling- personal difficulty, family and psychological and emotional well being. • On line resources - refer to the university website. • Tutors– if you have difficulty grasping course material speak to your tutor and find out if extra tutorials can be arranged. • Peer mentors– speak to your Mentors.

  7. Serious incidents need to be reported to the bursary manager • Student will be advised of outcome of consultation • Action/matter/issue will be escalated depending on urgency and seriousness.

  8. Time line

  9. Time line and Prompts? • Providing timely information about forthcoming choices and decisions (e.g., key dates). • Providing ‘attention getting’ cues and prompts for timely completion of tasks (e.g., have you done....? By now you should have....if you haven’t we encourage you to.....) • Offering task/time relevant or appropriate help (e.g., If you would like to talk to someone about........then....) • Legitimising and normalising concerns and giving permission to seek help (e.g., It’s common around this time for students to be feeling......) • Building self-efficacy by offering assurance, encouragement and hope

  10. Traits for success at university • Balance your commitments • Attend classes regularly • Make time to study • Interact with the group • Have a reason to be here • Engage online • Set up your resources • Ask for help • Overcome challenges • Have a plan/ set goals.

  11. KEY • ·Green = no concerns • ·Yellow= is concerning, at risk • ·Red = highly concerning, very at risk

  12. ·Red Students • Support Plans are implemented for all students who receive a status classification of Red. The plan will be established by the student with the oversight and assistance of the bursary Manager. • · Results • Required: • student will determine their plan and sign a contract document, committing to a specific and defined plan • Options: • Meet with course convener/lecturer to discuss academic challenge and create a plan for change • Meet with the Writing Centre for research, writing or exam assistance • Meet regularly with a tutor • Consistent work with a Mentor • Monthly progress accountability with the Bursary Manger • · Well-Being • Options: • Meet regularly with Student Health Counselling • Meet regularly with an outside counsellor • Consistent work with a Mentor • Consistent progress accountability with the Bursary Manger

  13. · Yellow Students • A support plan may be implemented for Scholars who receive a status classification of Yellow, as needed. If it is determined that a Support Plan is beneficial, the plan will be established by the student with the oversight and assistance of the Bursary Manger. • · Results • Options: • Meet with course convener/lecturer to discuss academic challenge and create a plan for change • Meet with the Writing Centre for research, writing or exam assistance • Utilize on-line resources provided through the University website • Meet with a tutor • Work with a Mentor or Buddy student • Periodic follow up conversations with the Bursary Manger • · Well-Being • Options: • Work with a Mentor or Buddy student • Meet with Student Health Counselling • Meet with an outside counsellor • Periodic follow up conversations with the Bursary Manger

  14. At Risk Report

  15. Conditioned student Contract • I _________________ (full name) ____________________ clearly understand that I require to make the average _______ required by the Program to continue my studies in the career • of________________________________________________. • To achieve this, I commit to: • A) Have the emotional support required through the following actions: • B) Have the necessary tools to manage my own stress through the following actions: • C) Limit extracurricular activities with the following actions: • D) Attend meetings with the Bursary Manager agreed as follows: • (E) Other specific commitments: • In case of not complying with the above, without exception, I understand and accept my exit of the Program as of _____________________________ (Date agreed). • Signature: ____________________________________________

  16. The End Thank you very much for your time.

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