1 Successful Learning Intervention PlanSLIP Seminar Successful Learning Intervention Plan

2 Welcome to a new path!! Why am I here? What am I expected to do?Am I in trouble? Can I improve? Group Rules Definition of Terms Calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA) Barriers to Success SLIP Agreement Counseling Services Counselor Contact Information

3 Group Rules Confidential Participate Relevant Kindness/RespectWhat would the group like to add? Define the purpose of this group from this point forward: We will likely meet as this group for at least 2 times this semester. So, there are a few rules that are required. Confidentiality of this group’s conversation Participation Relevant Honest Compassion for group participants Respect What would you like to add?

4 Activity If you were to create a slogan for your life, what would it be? (Example: Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow, we all die.) If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you choose to be and why? If you could live anywhere on this planet, and take 2 things that you love with you, where would you choose to live and what would you take? Group choice.

5 Academic Standing Good Standing Probation Continued ProbationCumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Probation Cumulative GPA below 2.0 Continued Probation Cumulative GPA below 2.0 and a Term GPA above 2.0 Suspension Previous term status of probation or continued probation and term GPA falls below 2.0

6 Cumulative GPA vs. Term GPA What is the difference?CUMULATIVE - Your Grade Point Average based on your final grades of all your courses at HCC (based on grades from all semesters attended). TERM - Your Grade Point Average based on your final grades of a specific semester (term). For example: Your GPA for your Fall 2012 semester only.

7 How do I improve my GPA? The fastest way to improve your GPA is to retake courses you failed (or earned a poor grade). The “new” grade replaces the “old” grade and improves your GPA. Note: ALL grades (both old and new) will remain on your HCC transcript. Example: Student fails ENGL Student retakes ENGL 1301 and earns a grade of a, “B”. The grade of, “B” replaces the original “F” and improves student’s GPA. Both grades remain on student’s HCC record.

8 Barriers to Success Interpersonal ProblemsIntrapersonal Problems such as: Financial Problems Learning Challenges Problems with Motivation and Goal-Setting No student says to himself/herself, “I want to go to school and not get good grades!” “Things” can interfere or become barriers to success. Interpersonal Problems with: Family Romantic Relationships Peer Intrapersonal Problems such as: Depression Anxiety Health Issues Financial Problems Job related issues or joblessness Job Search WorkSource Solutions On campus resources Residential issues Homelessness/Couch surfing Learning Challenges Test Anxiety. Math class difficulties. Poor study skills/habits. Distractions from studying. Problems with Motivation and Goal-Setting Setting short-term and long-term goals. Poor time-management skills. Procrastination.

9 Barriers to success: Dealing with distractionsSome things to consider: Television Too many study breaks. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc… Texting Uncomfortable when studying. Do you try to study with the television on? Do you take too many breaks from studying? Or take really long breaks? Do you give in to online distractions like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc….? Do I waste time texting friends and relatives when I should be studying? Am I comfortable when studying? Room too cold or warm?

10 Barriers to success: Time Management SkillsMany students have difficulty managing their time wisely. What can you do to make the best use of your time? Set aside time after each class to review class material. Set aside time just for studying. Select a specific place to study (library, home, etc…) Pick the best times to study (when you are most likely to make use of that time). Study in small periods of time. Don’t cram too much material in a short amount of time. Be aware of how long you can pay attention to the material. Don’t take too many classes. Limit your class load. Allow time for emergencies (traffic, daycare, working late, etc…) Relax!

11 Pathways to Success The Counseling Department is committed to help you: ADA services Improving communication Learning to use your time wisely Set specific and realistic goals Let go of habits that are unhelpful Learn to self-assess your progress Identify community resources if needed Identify internal motivations Reduce worry Learn to use study skills Identify your needs for tutoring More… Improving communication with professors Disability Counseling Using your time wisely Setting specific, realistic goals Letting go of habits that do not help you succeed Tracking your academic progress. Community resources to change patterns. Identifying internal motivations Reducing worry about test or outside problems Study Groups Tutoring

12 What other ways can Counseling be helpful?The Counseling Office can help you: Improve your coping skills. Learn better ways to manage stress. Reduce maladaptive (unhealthy) behaviors/coping skills. Develop self-confidence. Improve your interpersonal relationships. Deal with a crisis in your life.

13 Student meets with the Counselor to discuss any barriers to academic success.Student and Counselor work together to create a SLIP contract. The SLIP contract lists the specific actions the student will take to improve his/her GPA. Such actions may include: Take fewer classes. Attend other SLIP seminars. Tutoring. The student then meets with the Counselor periodically throughout the semester to monitor the student’s progress. Once grades are posted, student checks his/her GPA for improvement.

14 EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS YEARTake 2 classes Attend all SLIP sessions (individual and group) 3 not including this session Attempt change and conscientiousness Communicate with professors and counselor Learn Enjoy learning (a hope more than an expectation)

15 College Counselors Webpage DISTRICT COLEMAN SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHWEST NORTHEAST CENTRAL Counselor Veterans & International Ana Canek, MA, LPC Lead Counselor Roman Alvarez, EdD, LPC, LMFT Kathy Kelley, MEd., LPC Mahnaz Kolaini, MEd., NCC, LPC-S L. Scott Rinker, PhD, LPC Jaime Torres, MEd, LPC DE Counselor Dameria Curry-Boston, MEd ADA Counselor John Reno, MA, CRC Becky Hauri, PhD, Lic Psyc LaRonda Ashford, EdD Jette (Yetta) Lott, EdS, MA, LPC, CRC Cynthia Castellanos, MS Mary Selby, MA, LPC Lisa Parkinson, MEd Dora Whiteside, EdD, LPC Joe Bateki, EdD Lillian Baldwin, MA Cassandra Mack, MA Dashiel Geyen, EdD, LPC, LMFT Kevin Fuller, MA Monique Smith, MEd

16 Calculating your GPA Each grade you receive for your class is worth a specific number of points: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 F = 0 A Grade Point Average (GPA) starts at zero and can be as high as 4.0 Falling below a 2.0 GPA can lead to: academic probation, continued probation suspension. A GPA of 4.0 equals an A average. FAST FACTS: The higher your GPA, the more options you have. (programs, jobs, pay, etc.) The lower your GPA, the fewer options you have.

17 Veterans Ana Canek, MA, LPCCounselor, Veterans Affairs  Telephone: Location:  3200 Main Street                                  Houston, TX 77002 VA Call Center:

18 International StudentsLocation:  3200 Main Street                                  Houston, TX 77002 Phone: