First Year Rebound

First Year Rebound Program

The First Year Rebound Program is a series of 6 academic skill building workshops for first semester students who end up on probation or reinstated suspension. The goal of this program is to help students develop the skills they need to get back in good standing and maintain long-term academic success. Using a themed week-by-week framework, each workshop introduces students to hands-on tools and active learning strategies that correspond with key events in the academic calendar. At the start of each workshop students are presented with an energizing activity or video that demonstrates the focus of the session. Students are then given time to apply the tools and strategies to course work from their current classes. At the end of the 6 weeks, student are given the option to continue attending study sessions lead by a student mentor who has assisted the professional staff during the earlier workshops.

The First Year Rebound Program is geared to focus on the future not dwell on the past. Students who participate in these workshops will become connected with a supportive group of their peers who are facing the same situations. Students will set goals, be mindful of their every day actions, and be encouraged to reach their fullest potential.

Week One – A FRESH START
GOAL – MOTIVATE YOU TO WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE. FIND YOUR SPARK AND REALLY VISUALIZE HOW YOU WILL DO THIS!
What you need to bring: Nothing – just show up!

Week Two – CLASS ACT
GOAL – FIND MEANING IN YOUR CLASSES AND COURSEWORK. LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE WITH THE MATERIAL AND FIGURE OUT WHY IT MATTERS.
What you need to bring: Bring class notes or materials (textbook, assigned reading, homework assignment) from at least one class. If these materials are online, bring your laptop!

Week Three – ALL IN
GOAL – PREPARE FOR SUCCESS – LEARN HOW REGULAR USE OF SIMPLE TOOLS AND STEPS CAN CREATE A LASTING CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE.
What you need to bring: Materials to study for an upcoming test (notes, study guide, pp slides, textbooks).

Week Four – WHAT SUCCESS FEELS LIKE
GOAL – EXPERIENCE SUCCESS – IDENTIFY WHAT YOU HAVE GAINED AND WHAT YOU STILL WANT TO CHANGE.
What you need to bring: Bring a test you have taken. If you have not been given back a test, bring the study materials you used for a test that you have since taken.

Week Five – BENCHMARKS
GOAL – SHARE SUCCESS – REALIZE THE IMPACT OF YOUR EFFORTS NOW AND LONG TERM.
What you need to bring: Bring class notes or materials (textbook, assigned reading, homework assignment) from at least one class. If these materials are online, bring your laptop!

Week Six – DESIGN & DELIVER
GOAL – CHANGE YOUR LIFE – LEARN HOW TO KEEP THIS MOMENTUM GOING FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
What you need to bring: lap top and an accurate guess of what your grade is for each of your classes.