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Academic Recovery
 

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  • 94% of students on academic probation in Fall 2010 believed that, overall, the Academic Probation Program provided them with the resources they needed to succeed academically.

  • 88% of students on academic probation in Fall 2010 believed that their academic performance has improved as a result of this program.

  • 88% of students on academic probation in Fall 2010 believed that meeting regularly with an ALC staff member helped them remain accountable for their own academic success.

  • 94% of students on academic probation in Fall 2010 believed that meeting regularly with an ALC staff member helped them learn new strategies as a student.

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Testimonials from Students who Got off Academic Probation

“The probation requirements are perfect. It kept me on top of my school work, and is the sole reason why I am doing well in school right now. It forces you to become accountable for your own actions and your school work. It helps the student take more pride in his or her school work.”

“Truly, this is a great program to have because it shows that this school is willing to do everything possible to help the students at Albright College. The faculty are willing to dedicate their time to help a student in need…hopefully this program will continue to help students reach their full potential.”

“I like how the ALC is persistently concerned with your success both academically and in life, making you constantly concerned and aware as well as a result. Their persistence is greatly appreciated in the long run and is crucial in removal from academic probation.”

“The ALC gave me that push I needed to get things going in the right direction like making study guides, reading the material, talking with teachers, helping find tutors, keeping tabs on my progress, and listening to me rant."

“The only reason I am doing better now is because of everything the ALC has done for me. They really care and can relate to the young adults that need them.  I know I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without the help of the ALC.”

“Everything that I have ever done with the ALC was a positive college experience for me.  I can never thank them enough for what they did for me.  The ALC gives hope for college students like me that just think they are failures and the college life isn’t for them.  I learned more about time management and myself these three semesters here than I ever have the other 18 years of my life. Thanks everyone at the ALC!”

“Very, very helpful! The academic probation program got my butt back on track. Without the ALC I can honestly say I wouldn’t be here right now. I probably would have dropped out. They were my lifesaver.”

“Meeting with an ALC staff member helped me a lot because I was given a sense of hope that I can succeed in all my classes and get off academic probation. I was given more positive feedback to boost my self esteem rather then put me down.”


Program Support

All students on academic probation for the first time, or those continuing on probation, are required to participate in an academic support program. Our probation program is designed to provide students with multiple valuable skills which are needed to be academically successful at Albright College. With additional support and structure from the ALC, our student success data shows that students who avail themselves of our program are not only able to get off of academic probation but they ultimately are positioned to reach their academic goals.

Students on academic probation must complete the following requirements:

1. Successfully complete at least three classes and achieve 2.0 GPA for the semester.

2. Meet with an ALC staff member every one or two weeks.

3. Meet with their faculty adviser at least three times throughout the semester which includes
registration counseling and informing coaches, as appropriate.

4. Attend the mandatory probation kick off meeting and at least five academic skills
workshops offered throughout the semester by the ALC.

5. Participate in regular tutoring sessions for their coursework, as appropriate.

6. Sign a probation agreement that outlines these requirements and paves a clear path for
reaching the student’s goal of getting off academic probation.