Lesson 16 – Overview

Lesson 16: Mapping the Continuing Student Journey
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In this lesson, the process for working with a roster of students is reviewed. The unit begins with new students and then follows the continuing student journey.  At-risk students are discussed as well common questions and issues, academic reviews and graduating students.

Learning Objectives

After going through Lesson 16, advising staff will be able to:

  • recognize the intervention strategies for students with a poor academic history and/or those who experience academic difficulty;
  • understand the policies and procedures related to Academic Warning, Suspension and Dismissal;
  • define a Penn State DUSC student and recognize their challenges;
  • know the DUSC to degree or DUSC to nondegree-regular process;
  • identify appropriate transfer credit choices and alternative credit options for students;
  • access student progress and expectations by reviewing academic performance through the academic review process;
  • write an Academic Review using proper documentation and best practice procedures;
  • discuss academic strengths and weaknesses particularly in terms of Entrance-to-Major requirements;
  • recognize the Career Services appropriate for continuing students;
  • understand the Intent to Graduate process and purpose and;
  • explain the commencement and World Campus celebration programs.

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