session fresh start (eap1) probation spring/summer 2020...additionally, 1 non-credit fresh start...

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Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management

Spring/Summer 2020 Fresh Start (EAP1) Probation

Session

April 27, 2020

Academic Success Centreryerson.ca/trsm-success

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More details on our website: ryerson.ca/trsm-success

We Support Your Academic Success

Train to Learn (T2L) ProgramSpring/Summer ‘20

❏ Workshop learning series to support all TRSM students, starting Tuesday, May 12

❏ It will help you improve your online learning skills and build community

❏ You may join T2L as part of a cohort or independently.

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Registration Link:ryerson.ca/trsm-success-t2l

T2L

Train to Learn (T2L) ProgramSpring/Summer ‘20

❏ If you are on probationplease sign for a cohort.Your program office/advisor will

follow up with you.

❏ T2L Content is different from that of GAPP Winter ‘20 edition.

❏ Registration deadline:April 29 to May 11

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Registration Link:ryerson.ca/trsm-success-t2l

T2L

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1. Lost in Cyberspace? Train to Learn Online

2. Back to Basics (I): Finding Motivation in Times of Uncertainty

3. Back to Basics (II): Time Management as a Tool for Motivation

4. Train your Brain: Learning Strategies for Productivity

5. Beat the Blank Page: Writing for University Success

6. Fit for Finals: Gain the Edge on your Online Exams

T2LTrain to Learn (T2L) ProgramSpring/Summer ‘20

Tutoring for the Spring/Summer ‘20

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❏ May 4 to July 24, 2020❏ Virtual tutoring is available for

ACC100/406, FIN300/401, QMS110/210❏ Virtual tutoring will be both synchronous

(live) and asynchronous (recorded)

Virtual Study Hall (VSH)❏ Virtual space for goal setting,

motivation and study accountability.❏ Running from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, on

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Registration:ryerson.ca/trsm-success

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We are here tosupport YOU!

Hours of OperationMonday to Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

ryerson.ca/trsm-success

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Casey DorrellAcademic Success Facilitator, Fresh Start

freshstart@ryerson.ca

CIFS100 - Fresh Start Strategies Course

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Student Learning Support Areas

Math Support

Study Skills and Transition Support

English Language Support

Academic Accommodation SupportWriting Support

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Fresh Start Probationary Contract Requirements (EAP1):

❖ Students will enroll in 2 credit courses based on previous academic performance

❖ Students with outstanding failures will be REQUIRED to repeat these courses this semester

❖ Additionally, 1 non-credit Fresh Start Strategies course (CIFS 100) will be automatically enrolled by the Registrar’s office. Course will commence in May (details will be updated on RAMSS).❖ If you have any questions regarding the CIFS 100 course, please email

Casey Dorrell, Academic Success Facilitator, Fresh Start Program at

freshstart@ryerson.ca

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Fresh Start Probationary Contract Requirements (EAP1):

❖ Must achieve a Term GPA of 1.67 or higher (C- average)

❖ Must achieve a Cumulative GPA of 1.0 or higher

❖ Must Pass the non-credit Strategies course❖ Without consultation from School Advisors

students CANNOT drop any courses. Status will revert to RTW and will be withdrawn from the Fresh Start Program

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Fresh Start Probationary Contract Requirements (EAP2):

❖ If successful in EAP1, students will continue in the following term with EAP2 contract

❖ 4 credit courses, as determined on contract

❖ Must achieve a Term GPA of 1.67 or higher (C- average)

❖ Must achieve a Cumulative GPA of 1.0 or higher

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Notes❖ Courses taken during EAP1 and EAP2 will count

towards credit and your CGPA

❖ Students may not qualify for OSAP during the Fresh Start Program and are required to have appropriate funding

❖ Students must clear all outstanding account holds in order to be registered in Spring/Summer 2020 classes

❖ ACADEMIC STANDING APPEALS at the end of the term WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

❖ Fresh Start FAQ details http://www.ryerson.ca/registrar/students/academics/reinstate.html

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What Do I Do First?

❖ Following the session, the School Program Assistant (trsitm@ryerson.ca) will email your contract for the Spring/Summer 2020 term

❖ You must sign and return by email a copy acknowledging that you understand the conditions of your contract no later than Thursday, April 30, 2020

❖ It is your responsibility to add/readjust your timetable using RAMSS

❖ You are academically and financially responsible for any course registration during the semester

❖ my.ryerson.ca (RAMSS)

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Can I Drop a Class?

❖ Students CANNOT drop any classes indicated on their EAP contracts. Doing so will be in violation of the contract and will disqualify you from the Fresh Start Program and revert you to RTW status

❖ It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact your program advisors and instructors if experiencing academic/personal problems during the term, DO NOT DELAY

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Finished the Fresh Start Program?

❖ Successful completion of the EAP1 and EAP2 contracts will guarantee reinstatement back into the BTM program (Full‐time or Part‐time Degree, subject to space)

❖ Students that will be completing their EAP 2 contract in Fall 2020:❖ If your CGPA is between 1.0 and 1.66, you will

continue on Academic Probation❖ If your CGPA is 1.67 or above, you will be calculated

to Clear status

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If I do not complete the Program:❖ If you are unsuccessful in EAP1, EAP2 or decide to opt

out of the program, you will be reverted back to RTW status

❖ You are required to sit out for the remainder of the 12 month period

❖ After this period, you may apply for reinstatement to the program. However, it is highly unlikely you will be reinstated

❖ You may participate in the Fresh Start Program only once during your academic career at Ryerson. Withdrawal from, or unsuccessful completion of, an Extended Academic Probation Contract will constitute one attempt

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Your Performance Matters

❖ If you choose to participate in Fresh Start and then decide to revert back to RTW, it is in your best interest to talk to the school and advise on the reason you are not able to continue

❖ It is important to know that your performance and dedication to your studies this semester will impact your future application to be re-instated to the program and poor academic performance will likely result in your inability to continue your studies in TRSM

Example coursesACC100ITM100

Sample EAP1 Contract

Spring/Summer 2020

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Scenario: Experiencing academic difficulty during the semester. What to do?

❖ CANNOT DROP ANY CONTRACT COURSE WRITTEN on the Probationary Plan of Study unless authorized by an TRSITM Program Advisor (trsitm@ryerson.ca)

❖ Experiencing academic difficulty during the semester?

▪ GET IMMEDIATE COUNSELING FROM TRSITM PROGRAM ADVISORS AND SPEAK WITH PROFESSORS IN QUESTION

▪ Be prepared to submit some kind of documentation i.e. completed student health certificate (http://www.ryerson.ca/senate/StudentInfo) or death certificate within 3 business days

▪ Seek out support services on campus (i.e. Academic Success Centre)

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Course Repeats/Failures❖Course Repeats/Failures

▪ No course can be repeated more than twice. (i.e., registered initially, repeated once, repeated twice = 3 registrations) and failing the course each time

▪ PPW – Withdrawn from the University

▪ For more information, please visit the following link about Academic Standings and Course Repeat Policy

GPA Adjustment Form❖ If you have previously failed an elective course (i.e. Professional

Table I, Professionally-Related Table II, Lower Level Liberal -Table A, Upper Level Liberal - Table B), you can use the GPA Adjustment Form (available in Enrollments Services and Student Records)

❖ New online process: the GPA Adjustment form is available online at http://ryerson.ca/registrar/students/forms.html/

❖ Must be completed NO LATER than: ❑ The FIRST class (Spring/Summer) to be processed and

reflected on your Transcript/ CGPA❖ This will not remove the failure from your transcript but it will

replace the grade value in your CGPA

❖ For more information, please refer to www.ryerson.ca/registrar/students/forms/

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QUESTIONS?BTM PROGRAM ADVISORS

Email: trsitm@ryerson.ca Virtual Office Hours: 8:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m * subject to change

Probation Slides are available online: https://www.ryerson.ca/itm

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