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Academic Mindset for Success Program

The Academic Mindset for Success Program is an academic support program offered to all students in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and may be required or strongly encouraged for students who are not in good academic standing. The overall goal of the program is to empower students to excel academically and reach their optimal academic potential. The program is designed to promote effective academic practices and behaviors through a student-centered approach that promotes resilience, self-efficacy, self-authorship, and self-advocacy. Our program has three tracks to support all students as they navigate their academic journey returning to good academic standing.

A student with an overall grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 will be placed on academic notice or academic probation and may be subject to suspension. Any current student on academic notice or probation can raise their overall GPA to avoid academic suspension. All first-time freshmen not in good academic standing are required to complete Mid-year Academy. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, not in good academic standing have the option to complete MYA and can opt in to work with an Academic Success Consultant. Please view the probation and suspension policies here.

Students will be contacted by the Chambers College’s Mr. Micah Reed with information about how to participate. Learn more about Academic Success Consultations.

Infographic showing the flow of the program decribed in detail below

Academic Notice (P1)

First semester cumulative GPA below 2.0

Academic Resilience Track 1 Mid-Year Academy:  Pre-Semester Requirements

These steps must be taken prior to the start of the spring 2024 semester.

For more information about MYA, see the Mid-Year Academy page.

Step 1: View the MYA Academic Success Module.

Step 2: Review the STAR system for any holds on your account.

  • This would include: (parking tickets, student conduct holds, unpaid charges through Student Accounts, etc. These must be taken care of before making course registration adjustments or scheduling classes. 

Step 3: Review your updated Plan in Degree Works and make recommended schedule changes.

Upon completing the Academic Progress Survey, a member of the Success Consultation Team will reach out to you with your recommended schedule for Spring 2024 along with the Academic Standing Agreement, which you must sign electronically. We will guide you on the next steps to complete the Academic Standing Agreement and be available to answer any questions you may have.

Step 4: Schedule your Introduction to Academic Success Consultations Meeting.

  • The meeting will take place with Mr. Micah Reed, using the invitation from Navigate titled-  “Spring 2024 Introduction to Academic Success Consultations.”

Academic Resilience Track 1 Semester Requirements

These steps must be taken during the spring 2024 semester.

Attend 4 Academic Success Consultations

Academic Resilience Track I require that students attend 4 Academic Success Consultations. Academic Success Consultants support students in one-on-one appointments to develop the soft skills it takes to be successful in college, such as time management, organization, study skills, and more.

  • Appointment 1 Time Frame: Monday, January 8th, 2024 – January 22nd, 2024
  • Appointment 2 Time Frame: Monday, February 5th, 2024 – February 19th, 2024
  • Appointment 3: Monday, March 4th, 2024- March 8th, 2024- / March 18th, 2024-March 22nd, 2024
  • Appointment 4: April 1st, 2024- April 15th, 2024

Attend 2 Academic Success Workshops

These workshops are designed to teach strategies for studying time management and effective use of campus resources. The workshops are in-person and last for 30 minutes.

  • Workshop 1: January 24th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 2: February 7th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 3: February 21st, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 4: March 20th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 5: April 10th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Academic Probation (P2), (P3)

Second and third semester cumulative GPA below 2.0

Academic Resilience Track 2 Mid-Year Academy Encouraged Actions
For more information about MYA, see the Mid-Year Academy page.

Step 1: View the MYA Academic Success Module.

Step 2: Complete the Academic Progress Survey at the end of the Academic Success Module.

  • This needs to be completed on or before Friday, January 5th by 11:59 p.m. Upon completing it, a team member from the Academic Consultation Team will contact you. We will guide you on the next steps of the MYA process. At this time the Academic Standing Agreement will also be shared.

Step 3: Review the STAR system for any holds on your account.

  • This would include: (parking tickets, student conduct holds, unpaid charges through Student Accounts, etc. These must be taken care of before making course registration adjustments or scheduling classes. 

Step 4: Review your updated Plan in Degree Works. and make recommended schedule changes.

  • If you have issues finding your schedule or have questions about your schedule, please contact Micah Reed.

Upon completing the survey, a member of the Success Consultation Team will reach out to you with your recommended schedule for Spring 2023 along with the Academic Standing Agreement. We will guide you on the next steps to complete the Academic Standing Agreement and be available to answer any questions you may have.

Step 5: Schedule your Introduction to Academic Success Consultations Meeting.

  • The meeting will take place with Mr. Micah Reed, using the invitation from Navigate titled-  “Spring 2024 Introduction to Academic Success Consultations.”

Academic Resilience Track 2 Semester Encouraged Actions

Students can opt in to attend 4 Academic Success Consultations.

Academic Success Consultants support students in one-on-one appointments to develop the soft skills it takes to be successful in college, such as time management, organization, study skills, and more.

  • Appointment 1 Time Frame: Monday, January 8th, 2024 – January 22nd, 2024
  • Appointment 2 Time Frame: Monday, February 5th, 2024 – February 19th, 2024
  • Appointment 3: Monday, March 4th, 2024- March 8th, 2024- / March 18th, 2024-March 22nd, 2024

Attend 1 Academic Success Workshop

These workshops are designed to teach strategies for studying time management and effective use of campus resources. The workshops are in-person and last for 30 minutes.

  • Workshop 1: January 24th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 2: February 7th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 3: February 21st, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 4: March 20th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm
  • Workshop 5: April 10th, 2024, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Attend 1 study hour per week in the Becker Academic Engagement Success Center.