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What are the three points for Workload that causes Academic Difficulty?
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-Difficulty handling a full academic workload
-Difficulty adjusting work habits -Difficulty being self-directed and working with less supervision |
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What is the common cause of academic difficulty involving Discouragement?
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-Disappointment as results on early assignments or tests, leading to to disengagement, confusion or anxiety.
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What is the common cause of academic difficulty involving the balance between school and social life?
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-Difficulty balancing the demands of part-time employment, social life, and academic responsibilities
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What are the common causes of Inadequate Academic Preparation?
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-Deficiencies in academic skills such as reading, writing, critical thinking and math literacy
-For ESL students, problems with your proficiency in English |
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How does Academic Difficulty arise with Learning Disabilities?
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-The experience of academic challenges despite the use of accommodations and supports; or the failure to use the available accommodations to full advantage
-Discovery of previously undiagnosed learning disability |
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How could Health Problems contribute to Academic Difficulty?
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Chronic or emerging health concerns (physical or mental health issues) that interfere with the completion of work or even entire courses or terms
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How could a Personal Crisis relate to Academic Difficulty?
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-Family or relationship problems that interfere with a student’s ability to focus on or to complete academic work (often leading to health problems for the student)
-Loneliness; homesickness; grief and loss |
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How could Financial Crisis be contributing to Academic Difficulty?
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-Inability to adequately fund one’s education, leading to holds on registration
-Problems meeting one’s basic living needs -Unexpected costs -Poor budgeting |
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How could Program or Course Choice add to academic difficulty?
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-Uncertainty about or lack of genuine or sustainable interest in one’s program of study or courses
-Unclear or unfulfilled expectations about your courses -Difficulty associating your program with your long-term goals |
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Why is Keeping Your Options Open a good idea?
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-Explore your interests
-Plan on narrowing your areas of interest by the time you reach 10 credits -Declare a major or double major, etc. (not necessarily permanent) |
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What is Extrinsic Motivation?
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-Motivation comes largely from outside the self
-Easily shaken and lost -Not deeply held |
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What is Intrinsic Motivation?
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-Driven by genuine interest in a subject
-Posses a passion for education -Wish to achieve personal fulfilment through growth -“I want to do this!” |
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What are Maslows Hierarchy of Needs?
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Self Actualization
Esteem Love Safety Physiological |
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What are the consequences of Unfulfilled Needs?
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-Pyramid collapses if something goes wrong
-Foundational needs need to be met if you want to get to self-actualization |
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What are the Requirements to Maintain Eligibility?
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-MUST achieve a GPA of 2.00 in each term they are assessed
-If fails to achieve 2.00 will result in Academic Dismissal -If it is second: 3 years |
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When are the three Academic Assessments?
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3 Assessment Points:
-End of fall term -End of winter term -End of summer term |
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What are the Strategies to Lessen the Risks?
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-You will not be assessed in a term during which you do not study (typically Summer)
-You will not be assessed for the fall term if you are registered in at least one full-year courses (an X/Y class) -All students are assessed at the end of the Winter Term |
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What is The CGPA Deficit?
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-Have to get OVER a GPA of 2.00, or you’ll never graduate
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How can you manage your Assignments and time?
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-Use the syllabus in each class to map when assignments are due
-Don’t cram -Start assignments early |
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How can you effectively manage your course load?
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-Consider reducing your course load to 12 hours per term, or 9
-Choose a variety of classes |
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What are some strategies for maintaining balance?
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-Establish YOUR time balance
-Track how you spend your time -Make a plan -Evaluate your plan over time -Use a Day Planner or Wall Calendar |
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What are some specific things to help with Time Management?
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-Set manageable goals
-Plan-establish a calendar -Maintain balance -Get help -Adjust as necessary |
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How do you question the text while doing critical reading?
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-Questioning and assessing the text will lead to a reading, an interpretation of the text.
-Reading well will lead to Writing well -Critical Reading leads to Creative thinking and effective writing |
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What are some benefits of a slower pace?
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-Avoid additional delays due to further penalties
-Extra time to address difficulties or pursue other interests -A completed degree! |
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What are some strategies for success?
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-Devote more time to each course and produce better work
-Address any academic or study-skills deficiencies -Expand your educational experience by participating in extracurricular activities and student societies -Earn more money to relieve any financial burdens -Address personal issues that might be contributing to your academic difficulties |
