Academic ProbationInformation Session

School of Business Management (SBM)

Attention: You must sign a Probationary contract for the term you are taking courses.

Agenda

1. Your SBM Team 2. Student

a) Centre for Student Development & Counsellingb) TRSM Student Servicesc) Student Learning Support

3. Policy # 46: Why we are here4. Facts from Fictions 5. Taking Stock6. Strategic Next Steps7. Complete Your Contract

Your SBM Team

Heather Mitchell, ManagerJoanne DiBratto, CoordinatorStephanie Kimball, Student Achievement AdvisorOla Bandele, Program AssistantTali Ajimal, Program Assistant

Take advantage of the resources in TRSM & on campus.

They are here to support you.

Services for ALL STUDENTS

Seeking Support: Personal

Dr. Andrea Martin-PichoraLocation: JOR-07CPhone: 416-979-5195www.ryerson.ca/counselling

About Services

• Individual Counselling• Group Counselling• Crisis Intervention• Ryerson Safe House

All of our services are free and confidential within legal guidelines.

Why do students connect with us?

• Concerns with relationships

• Family or home-life dynamics

• Illness or recent death in the family

• Self-confidence & shyness

Why do students come and see us?

• Feeling stressed out or overwhelmed

• To seek support in finding a new direction

• Motivation to continue on current path

MOVING OUT, MOVING ON: NAVIGATING EDUCATIONAL TRANSITIONS

Are you having doubts about your program of study and considering a change in direction? Are you approaching graduation and thinking about your future

study options? Good educational decision-making is based on knowing yourself and having solid knowledge about the worlds of paid work and

education. Attending this workshop will give you the tools, perspectives and attitude needed to create a meaningful plan moving forward.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Facilitators: Rosemarie Volpe and Sahri Woods Baum

 To register call or drop by the Centre for Student Development and

Counselling (CSDC) 416-979-5195 – JOR 07C

Would you like to connect with us?

DROP BY THE CENTRE

ROOM JOR 07Cor

CALL US AT 416-979-5195

Hours: Mon. – Fri., 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SLS in the SLC — ryerson.ca/sls

Math Support Study Skills and Transition Support

English Language Support

Academic Accommodation SupportWriting Support

TRSM 2-168Visit us in person:

@student_trsmGet Social with Us:

Need Directions? Need Support?Don’t know where to start?

Did your term not go as planned?

Come visit our Student Support Specialists with your questions.

We’ll connect you with the information, resources & services you

need!

You want to succeed, and it’s our business to help you get there!

Through our services, you can connect with & get support from:

• Peer Learning Strategist/Academic Coach• Learning Strategist and Success

Facilitator to support or enhance your learning skills and strategies; identify gaps in your academic skills and create academic learning plans

• Mock Exams to self-test before an exam

• Writing Support to boost your skills and guide you towards being the writer you want to be

• English as an Additional Language Support to maximize your conversational or academic language skills

Free Tutoring and Facilitated Study Groups

Free Tutoring & Facilitated Study Groups available for the following courses

Sign-Up in 2-168!

Mark your Calendars!

Tutoring and Facilitated Study Groups Begin Monday Sept. 21st

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Be an active learner- start day 1 with distributed practice and ongoing review.

Connect with RU & Build your Experience

Connect with Services that foster your personal wellness and well-being

• Centre for Student Development and Counselling– Individual & Group Sessions

• Academic Accommodation Support (Formerly Access Centre)

– Facilitated learning support for students with various academic considerations

• Peer-Peer Support• Participate in our Stay Sharp Program• Learning Strategist & Student Success

Facilitator

GAPP: Guided Academic Program Planning

• Students with a Cumulative GPA of <1.40 are invited to indicate their interest in participated in a specific peer-support based program called GAPP

All students, regardless of their GPA, are welcome and encouraged to apply to participate in the GAPP program.

Why join GAPP?

By creating your personal academic plan, you will map out what it will take for you to be successful this term and future terms. We will help you identify the barriers you faced last semester, and connect you with resources, or programs to assist in overcoming these barriers.

GAPP provides you with guidance and support from your peers and a program coordinator to help you identify the skills and strategies you seek to develop to meet your goals.

A Guided Academic Planning Program for you!

How to get involved with the GAPP Program

If you are interested in participating, please email

Madelyn.Steed@ryerson.ca

Need Support? Have a question?Visit Student Services in TRSM 2-168 Speak with a Student Support Specialist.

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Ryerson’s Expectations & Student’s Responsibility

University expects students to attend classes to learn, & to demonstrate their knowledge in various ways (Exams, and more)

RU Policy - students MUST get a minimum CGPA of 1.67 to graduate

Students have a choice about how and when they study

Students between 1.0 and 1.66 are flagged as Probationary with restrictions and requirements for students taking courses

Policy #46

Stipulates what is acceptable academic performance:

- Grading scales/ Performance designations - Grade Point Averages

- Academic standing- Graduation requirements- Honours standing- Timespan

CGPA PUT YOU ON PROBATION

CGPA Academic Standing Terminology

1.67 - 4.33 Clear1.00 - 1.66 Probationary 0.00 - 0.99 Required to Withdraw

Fact

While on Probation, you must :

• Achieve a TGPA of 1.67 (C- average) or higher

• Meet all terms and conditions of your Probationary Contract

Dropping courses and student fees

• You must drop down to the 4 courses (Full time students) or 2 courses (Part time students) immediately – Sept 18th is last day, after this you will have violated your contract and may be deregistered

• The 100% Refund Drop Date is Friday September 18th, 2015 – Chang has a different deadline – know it if you’re in a Chang School Course

Fiction

“The Prof can bump my mark”

Asking for a grade “bump” is against the Policy #46

Fiction

● I should already know how to study for university ● Thought all I had to do was pass● The exact same work habits will get a different

result if I take the course again● Once I complete my INC grade(s), I will be back

to a clear standing

Fiction

● I can’t quit now or take a break!

● I have to catch up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!● I can’t change my major now, even if I don’t like it

(or have no motivation to do well in it)

● My friend in another program told me…

Taking Stock – Evaluating Your Situation

1. What went well? 2. What did not go well?3. What outsides of classes, affected you

academically? 4. What are you going to change to allow you to

address your unique situation?

Taking Stock – Academic skills

Taking Stock – Life inventory

Taking Stock – Outside Obligations

Manageable = 10 hours work/ week

Maximum = 15 hours work/ week

Taking Stock – Motivation

Do you want to be here?

Taking Stock – helpful tool

GPA calculator http://www.ryerson.ca/trsm/studentservices/

Strategic Next Steps - Dealing with past INC grades

• Arrange a timeline to complete the course requirements with your instructor right away!

• Incomplete (INC) grades can interfere with the assignment of your true Academic Standing

• Any outstanding work or alternative examination must be completed within three months of the submission of the INC

• If the work is not completed before the deadline, the INC will become a grade of ‘F’

Strategic Next Steps Repeating courses – Consideration Always the most recent grade will replace the previous grade in your CGPA.

- Success in a previously failed course can have the greatest positive effect on your CGPA.

- If the later grade is lower, that lower grade substitutes for the previous grade.

• Both attempts are recorded on your transcript.

Strategic Next Steps Repeating courses – 3 times

• If you fail a required course for the third time, you will be Permanently Withdrawn

• If you fail a course that is PART OF A LIST, YOU ARE IN LUCK!!! You MUST submit a GPA Adjustment Form found at www.ryerson.ca/forms

Fall 2015 Drop Dates

100% Refund Drop Date Fri. September 18th, 2015

50% Refund Drop Date Fri. October 2nd, 2015

Final Date to Drop a Course in Good Academic Standing

Fri. November 20th , 2015

Strategic Planning for WINTER 2016

Winter Course Intention Change Period

Monday Sept 28 until

Monday Oct 5

What if something goes wrong during the semester?

Deal with your issue immediately! This protects you!

Meet with Stephanie Kimball can let you know if you should discuss with your Instructor let you know about appropriate services individual planning

http://supersaas.com/schedule/StudentAchievementAdvisor/

FAQs re: Academic Probation • Is there any way at all I can take more than 4 courses?

• Do you think I should take…• a distance education or online course?• two courses that I failed last term?• all new courses?

• I’m planning to transfer to another program, do I still need to sign a probation contract with Business Management?

• OSAP Probation is separate

2 courses for PT Students

Any questions?

Ask questions after the session today

Come to the SBM main office (TRS 1-004)-Monday to Friday -9 am to 5 pm

asktrsbm@ryerson.ca