Students On the Road To Success (SORTS) Orientation Meeting January 20, 2013.
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Transcript of Students On the Road To Success (SORTS) Orientation Meeting January 20, 2013.
Today’s ScheduleMeet the StaffPurpose of SORTSResponsibilities of the Staff and
StudentsRole of Family and FriendsSORTS Specifics (GPA, classes, workshops)
Compliance with the ProgramStudents meet your Peer MentorParents question and answer time
Purpose of SORTS
MissionStudents On the Road To Success (SORTS) provides support for students experiencing academic hardship as they learn to channel their energy towards activities that lead to academic success at Radford University.
Responsibilities of SORTS studentsEach week:
◦ Complete 6 hours of study hall◦ Attend Friday workshops◦ Meet with your Peer Mentor◦ If applicable, no more than 12 hours of employment per week
Throughout the semester:◦ Meet with Michele, Kacey or Jackie (beginning & middle of
semester) ◦ Meet with Faculty Instructors ◦ Meet with Academic Advisor ◦ Attend EVERY and ALL classes◦ Maintain open communication◦ Find internal motivation◦ Take responsibility for personal success◦ Must remain in good disciplinary standing
Responsibilities of the SORTS Staff
Provide a supportive structure Provide a quiet place to studyMeet with students individually Address obstacles to successShare skills of successful studentsServe as a liaison to campus resourcesProvide skill development workshopsChallenge students to take
responsibility
The Peer Mentor Staff
Peer Mentors will . . . . Peer Mentors will not . . . .
Provide a listening ear
Serve as a resource
Help you overcome barriers to academic success
Assist with study skills, time management, etc.
Help maintain a positive study environment
Allow you to make excuses
Be your surrogate parent
Be your secretary or personal assistant
Be a flawless idol
Things to think about…
Skit 1
Common issue: Sleeping in and missing class
Take home message: Time is Money
Things to think about…
Skit 2
Common issue: Being a “YES person”
Take home message: Manage your time appropriately, prioritize, and remember: it’s okay to say NO!
Things to think about…
Skit 3
Common issue: Turning assignments in late
Take home message: Paying attention pays off, and honesty is important
Things to think about…
Skit 4
Common issue: Being afraid to ask for help
Take home message: You probably aren’t the only one with that question
Things to think about…
Skit 5
Uncommon issue: Getting arrested
Take home message: If you go to the Dublin Hotel (a.k.a. jail) you will be withdrawn from the University
Staying at RUTo remain at RU you must
◦ Earn a minimum spring GPA of 2.3 ◦ Be a full time student (12 credits)◦ Not have any conduct problems
Tips:◦ Quickest way to bring up your cumulative GPA REPEAT
CLASSES◦ “C”s do not help you – “B”s and “A”s◦ Talk regularly with your professors – show your interest in their
courses◦ Focus on spring 2013 – Priorities!◦ When in doubt, defer to the wisdom of your advisor
Greater Goal: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 to be in good academic standing at the end
of spring
Power of the Repeat Class
First Semester No Repeats Two Repeats
History F
CORE 101 D
Math D
Music D
UNIV 100 B
Sem GPA .92
Cum GPA .92
Sociology C
Art B
ITEC B
Health B
Economics C
Sem GPA 2.60
Cum GPA 1.82
History C
CORE 101 B
ITEC B
Health B
Economics C
Sem GPA 2.60
CUM GPA 2.18
Rules of study hall You have been assigned 1.5 hours of study hall daily
Come prepared with more work than you can finish
If you arrive with no work to do, you will be asked to leave
Phones must be turned off (not silent) and put away
Breaks must be kept to a minimum
Keep a clean work area and always recycle
Be respectful to yourself and others
Be on time! 5 minutes BEFORE your scheduled time is “on time”
Do NOT leave early; stay for the entire scheduled time
Complete the scheduled amount of time at each session
If you are unable to attend study hall for any reason a written request must be submitted 24 hours in advance
What you can bring to study hall
Laptops◦ Only for academic work ◦ You cannot view any of the following
Facebook Blogs Photos Chats Anything that is not directly tied to your classes
Snacks◦ Should not be loud ◦ No more than one item◦ Should not be odorous
Music◦ Headphones must be worn◦ Music should not be heard by the person sitting next to you
Skill Development Workshops
Every FridayLed by Michele, Kacey and JackieStudents have been assigned their
workshop timeTopics (others will be added as needed)
Talking to Faculty Instructors Time ManagementStudy Skills & Note TakingBalancing Academic & Social Life Managing RelationshipsDecision-Making
The first two weeks
1st week January 22-252nd week January 28-
February 1
Write down all assignments into your planner/calendar
Attend meeting with Peer Mentor
Complete 4.5 hours of study hall
Check RU e-mail daily & respond
Schedule & start meetings with Faculty Instructors
Meet with a Coordinator by 1/31
Attend Friday workshop 1/25
Submit semester calendar by 4pm Friday 1/25
Attend meeting with Peer Mentor
Complete 6 hours of study hall
Check RU e-mail daily & respond
Finish meeting with Faculty Instructors
Meet with a Coordinator by 1/31
Attend Friday workshop 2/1
Submit Faculty Forms by 4pm Monday 2/4
Role of Family & FriendsSupport
◦Phone calls◦Notes/cards of encouragement
Communication◦Open and honest◦Encourage your student to address
problems Decision Making
◦Help your student make the best choices
◦Talk through all major issues
If you do not follow the rulesFirst Violation
◦Verbal warning ◦Documented in your file
Second Violation◦Written warning◦Documented in your file◦Parents notified
Third Violation◦Administrative withdrawal from RU◦Documented in your file◦Documented with the Registrar’s Office
Examples of ViolationsViolation #1: You do not submit your
planner/calendar by Friday, January 25th by 4:00pm (verbal warning)
Violation #2: You miss your scheduled meeting with your Peer Mentor (written warning)
Violation #3: You decide to go out of town for the weekend and miss a scheduled workshop (removal from SORTS and RU)
EXCUSES
“Success will not lower its standard to us.
We must raise our standard to success.”
-Rev. Randall R. McBride, Jr.
Changes to your class schedule
Updates have been made to include repeat classes
Additional changes cannot be made without consulting both SORTS and your academic advisor
If you need to make changes:Meet tomorrow 1/21 at 1:30pm in Walker 153
Meet tomorrow 1/21 10:00am-4:00pm Davis 131 to adjust your study hall time
Spring Check-InLog onto your MyRU portal
Click on your Academics Tab
Click on the Student Check-in link◦ Confirm that you are attending this spring◦ Verify your contact information◦ Update your emergency contact information
After you update your information, return to the Student Check-In page and click the link titled "Click here to finish student check-in"
Students: give mom, dad, sibling,
significant other a hug and kiss, you will see
them in about 30 minutes