Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Survey

C O L L E G E O F S O U T H E R N N E V A D AACADEMIC WARNING/PROBATION WORKSHOP

ABSTRACTThe Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Workshop (ASOW) is an online, interactive video workshop created as a tool for students on academic warning and probation. Through a series of reflection exercises, students are empowered to learn how to improve their academics and are exposed to academic resources. The ASOW includes a video and workbook that assists students in understanding the CSN Academic Warning and Probation policy, aids students in identifying key barriers that impeded their academic success, and assists students in developing an action plan leading

to academic success.

The ASOW revolves around two intervention pillars:

1. RETENTION 2. PERSISTENCE

CONCERNS• Previously students placed on academic warning/probation

were not required to meet with an academic counselor/advisor; it was merely recommended.

• There was a recognition that students needed more guidance and that it needed to be mandated; students do not do “optional.”

• Mandatory in-person appointments with an academic counselor/advisor is ideal; however, given the high caseloads and other mandatory initiatives requiring a meeting with an academic counselor/advisor is not a feasible solution. (There are 24 academic counselors/advisors and approximately 2,500 students on academic probation.)

• Many students placed on academic warning/probation do not seek counseling prior to enrolling which may be a contributing factor in eventual placement on academic suspension affecting retention and persistence rates.

BACKGROUND• Two pilot studies were conducted:

– First Pilot – spring 2015 included 148 students on academic warning/probation ~ Business Management, Accounting, Welding and Transportation majors

– Second Pilot – summer 2015 increased participation to 1702 students on academic warning/probation ~ all Career & Technical Education (CTE) majors

• Due to the overwhelming success of the ASOW, Faculty Senate approved a revision to the Academic Warning/Probation/Suspension policy requiring mandatory completion of the ASOW for all students on academic warning/probation. 4/27/15

ASOW COMMITTEEDiona Williams, Coordinator - Career and Technical Education Specialist

Shawn Claxton, School of Business, Hospitality and Public Services CounselorLuis Ortega, School of Business, Hospitality and Public Services Counselor

Amy Palmer, School of Arts and Letters CounselorGabriel Rodriguez, School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences Counselor

Constance Shaw, School of Health Sciences Advisor

OBJECTIVES• Identify barriers and specific challenges

• Introduce academic resources

• Learn effective study strategies and techniques

• Encourage and motivate

• Set appropriate goals

• Tips for semester planning

• Encourage follow-up with an academic counselor/advisor

1ST COHORT

2ND COHORT

92%COMPLETERS

1000COMPLETERS

58%INCREASECUM GPA

356NON

COMPLETERS

46%2.0 HIGHER GPA

OFF OF PROBATION

346FINANCIAL

AID ISSUES & WILL NOT BE RETURNING

148

1702

(Out of 1356)

A CA D E M I C S U CC E S S WA R N I N G / P R O B AT I O N O N L I N E W O R K S H O P ( A S O W )

HIGH POINTS

PROCESS• STEP 1 Student receives written notification of registration

hold from Registrar’s Office and via MyCSN with step-by-step instructions on how to successfully complete the ASOW in Canvas

• STEP 2 Student completes the ASOW, a brief quiz, and a survey

• STEP 3 Student’s REGISTRATION HOLD is automatically removed within 48 hours after successfully completing the quiz

• STEP 4 Student is recommended to schedule an appointment with an academic counselor/advisor

MEASUREMENTS• Data collected will include reenrollment and academic

suspension numbers as well as other contributing factors for failure to reenroll (e.g., holds, past due balance, excess credit fees, financial aid, etc.).

• Retention will be measured by reenrollment numbers and change in GPA.

• Results of the ASOW will be assessed over one additional academic year.

GOALS• Identify barriers and specific challenges

• Introduce academic resources

• Learn effective study strategies and techniques

• Encourage and motivate

• Set appropriate goals

• Tips for semester planning

• Encourage follow-up with an academic counselor/advisor

TOOLS• Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Workshop

(ASOW)

• ASOW Interactive Workbook

• ASOW Quiz

• ASOW Student Feedback Survey

• The Compass Mid-Semester Checklist

• Student Lingo: Online Student Success Workshops

Q4. Was The ASOW easy to understand and follow

Academic Success Warning/Probation Online SurveyDescription:Date Created: 6/1/2015 1:29:51 PMDate Range: 6/1/2015 2:30:00 PM - 8/30/2016 11:59:00 PMTotal Respondents: 410

Q1. Hello CSN Student, Please take a few minutes of your time to complete this very short survey about your experience in the Academic SuccessWarning/Probation Online Orientation. Your responses will help us improve our services to future students.In what semester and year are youcompleting this survey? Please select the semester and enter the year in the box below it (e.g. 2015,2016,so on).

Count Percent

79 19.27% Spring

235 57.32% Summer

96 23.41% Fall

410 Respondents

Q2. In which school is your major or program located?

Count Respondent % Response %

41 10.00% 9.76% School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

23 5.61% 5.48% School of Arts and Letters

89 21.71% 21.19% School of Business, Hospitality and Public Service

31 7.56% 7.38% School of Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences

36 8.78% 8.57% Ralph & Betty Englestad School of Health Sciences

37 9.02% 8.81% School of Science and Mathematics

163 39.76% 38.81% Not sure

410 Respondents

420 Responses

Q3. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - The information presented in this Warning/ProbationWorkshop was helpful

Count Percent

203 50.00% Strongly agree

172 42.36% Agree

14 3.45% Disagree

4 0.99% Strongly disagree

13 3.20% N/A

406 Respondents

Q4. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - The information presented in this Warning/ProbationWorkshop was easy to understand and follow

Count Percent


147 36.66% Agree

20 4.99% Disagree


9 2.24% N/A

401 Respondents

Q7. As a result of participating in The ASOW I feel prepared to be more successful next semester

Q5. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - The workbook was useful in helping me target obstacles Iface as a student that have led to Warning/Probation status

Count Percent


167 41.65% Agree

23 5.74% Disagree


14 3.49% N/A

401 Respondents

Q6. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - The CSN resources that I were made aware of in thisWarning/Probation Workshop will help me improve my academic standing for the next semester

Count Percent


159 39.65% Agree

12 2.99% Disagree


8 2.00% N/A

401 Respondents

Q7. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - As a result of participating in this Warning/ProbationWorkshop I feel prepared to be more successful next semester

Count Percent


137 34.25% Agree

11 2.75% Disagree


9 2.25% N/A

400 Respondents

Q8. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - As a result of participating in this Warning/ProbationWorkshop I am more confident in my degree choices

Count Percent


170 42.18% Agree

18 4.47% Disagree


24 5.96% N/A

403 Respondents

Q11. I feel more motivated and encouraged to continue to pursue my academic goals here at CSN as a result of participating in The ASOW

Q9. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I have a more clear understanding of CSN'sWarning/Probation policy as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


167 41.34% Agree

10 2.48% Disagree


7 1.73% N/A

404 Respondents

Q10. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I know how many classes I should take next semesterbased on my work and outside responsibilities as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


151 37.38% Agree

12 2.97% Disagree


6 1.49% N/A

404 Respondents

Q11. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I feel more motivated and encouraged to continue topursue my academic goals here at CSN as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


140 34.74% Agree

15 3.72% Disagree


7 1.74% N/A

403 Respondents

Q12. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I will continue to utilize the information and CSN resourcespresented in this Warning/Probation Workshop to aid me in achieving my academic goals here at CSN

Count Percent


118 29.50% Agree

6 1.50% Disagree


7 1.75% N/A

400 Respondents

Q13. Please leave any final comments that you have regarding the Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Orientation in the box below.

Count Percent

118 100.00%

118 Respondents

Q10. I know how many classes I should take next semester based on my work and outside responsibilities as a result of participating in The ASOW

Q9. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I have a more clear understanding of CSN'sWarning/Probation policy as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


167 41.34% Agree

10 2.48% Disagree


7 1.73% N/A

404 Respondents

Q10. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I know how many classes I should take next semesterbased on my work and outside responsibilities as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


151 37.38% Agree

12 2.97% Disagree


6 1.49% N/A

404 Respondents

Q11. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I feel more motivated and encouraged to continue topursue my academic goals here at CSN as a result of participating in this Warning/Probation Workshop

Count Percent


140 34.74% Agree

15 3.72% Disagree


7 1.74% N/A

403 Respondents

Q12. Please check the answer that indicates your level of agreement for each statement. - I will continue to utilize the information and CSN resourcespresented in this Warning/Probation Workshop to aid me in achieving my academic goals here at CSN

Count Percent


118 29.50% Agree

6 1.50% Disagree


7 1.75% N/A

400 Respondents

Q13. Please leave any final comments that you have regarding the Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Orientation in the box below.

Count Percent

118 100.00%

118 Respondents

STUDENT FEEDBACK (SAMPLES)“I was honestly having a really hard time keeping up with my academics because I lost all of my motivation, but I’m feeling amazing and ready to start the next semester!”

“The ASOW was really helpful and I will be applying these tips into next semester so I can be a better student.”

“This helped me realize what my problem is and what I need to do to fix it.”

“Thank you for opening my eyes to all the resources available here at CSN.”

“I feel encouraged and I am looking forward to seeking more help in order to get back on track at CSN.”

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Academic Success Warning/Probation Online Survey