Russell Conwell Centers Academic Intervention Program

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Russell Conwell CentersAcademic Intervention
Program
Giving Students a Chance to Reach Academic
Excellence

• Presented by
• Donesha Hood, M.A., Ed.S, NCC
• Director of Student Support Services

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Academic Intervention Program (AIP)

• The Academic Intervention Program (AIP) enhances
  the academic performance of students that are
  currently in academic jeopardy
• On probation, academic warning, have earned
  deficiency points or have a grade point average
  below a 2.5.

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Academic Intervention Program (AIP)

• Within the RCC, we established a 2.5 cumulative
  grade point average (GPA) baseline to ensure
  students maintain academic viability at Temple
  University.

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AIP Participation Results

• Increase in past academic performance
• Enhance their personal development
• Improve academic and personal skills
• Improve confidence and motivation
• Increase in retention
• Increase in workshop attendance
• Increase help seeking behaviors
• Decrease deficiency points

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Purpose of AIP

• AIP is designed to help students develop and
  strengthen the skills necessary to be
  academically successful, along with increasing
  retention within the center. These skills
  include, but are not limited to study skills,
  time-management, academic discipline, and
  personal management.

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Purpose Continued

• The program is designed for the AIP Coordinator
  to have multiple one on one sessions throughout
  the semester with each student.
• The individual attention gives the coordinator an
  opportunity to learn about the student
  holistically and to assist with the following

• Restoring confidence
• Increasing motivation
• Establishing realistic academic goals
• Increasing help seeking behaviors
• Establish their belief system
• Clarify personal, academic, and career goals

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Results/Implications

• The program has been successful with improving
  students grade point averages, developing life
  changes and increasing their retention.
• Based on the results of the Academic Intervention
  Program it is important that students who are not
  performing to the best of their ability, in
  regards to earning a cumulative grade point
  average above a 2.5 should be monitored,
  evaluated, and given personal assistance.

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Results/Implications Cont.

• The necessary assistance for eligible students is
  in the areas of academic and personal
  development. These areas should include, but not
  be limited to

• Help seeking behaviors
• Academic discipline
• Time management
• Study skills
• Goal setting
• Motivation
• Confidence
• Self Management
• Belief System Awareness

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AIP Eligibility Process

• Cumulative g.p.a. below a 2.5
• Earned a C during Summer Bridge Program
• Recommendation from Summer Instructor
• Volunteer for program
• Must be registered for current semester

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Declining of Program

• Student must have one on one session
• Must formally decline by signing form
• Must have at least a 2.3 cumulative g.p.a.
• Must inform Coordinator of plans for academic
  improvement
• Must decline program each semester eligible,
  cannot indefinitely decline

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AIP Process(AIP Coordinator)

• Pull a report on eligible students
• Review student information (holds, grades,
  sanctions, etc)
• Send a formal letter to student informing them of
  their program eligibility 2-3 weeks prior to the
  start of the semester
• Make appointments/Follow-up contacts

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AIP Process Cont.

• Students who have not contacted the coordinator
  by the beginning of the first week will receive
  an e-mail or phone call.
• No response by beginning of second week receives
  a hold on their account.
• Hold will hinder add/drop process

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Requirements of Program(As prescribed by AIP
Coordinator per student)

• Bi-Weekly One on One Sessions
• Weekly Group/Individual Tutoring
• RCC/Temple Workshops
• Advisor Appointment
• Career Services Referral
• Progress Reports

• Personal/Academic History Survey
• Self Perception Survey
• Noel-Levitz Inventory
• Learning and Action Plan
• Goal Setting Sheet
• Academic Planning Guide
• Time-Management Sheet

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AIP Areas of Interest(Holistic view of student)

• Self Confidence
• Motivation
• Self Management
• Help Seeking Behaviors
• Belief System
• Academic Discipline
• Strengths and Weaknesses

• Goal Setting
• Academic Plan
• Time Management
• Study Skills
• Academic Skills
• Personal/Social Skills
• Financial Management

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Student Performance Data
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Student Performance Data
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Needs/Improvements

• Sufficient Space
• Increased Tutoring Budget
• Incentives
• Professor Participation
• Departmental Support

• Assessments
• Learning Style Training
• AIP Training
• Proper Data Collection
• Workshop Times
• Tutor Training

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Implications

• Intensive support for students
• Holistic View of student
• Individual attention to students
• Learn about needs of low income
• Increased knowledge of Temple Resources

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Thank you for listening!

• Questions
• Comments
• Concerns