Academic Advising and Learning Assistance

Retention Services

Retention Services is responsible for designing, supervising and evaluating retention programs that respond to the needs of all students. Our comprehensive service coordinates the development of a comprehensive program that integrates current and proposed retention efforts across the institution. In addition we provide personal, social, and academic advising.

Early Intervention Referral Program
The Early Intervention Referral Program is designed to assist students who are struggling in a course through the cooperation of instructors and the Offices of Retention & Learning Assistance. Once the form is received, the student will be contacted by the coordinator of the EIRP and notified of the instructor’s concerns and recommendations for the student. The Coordinator and the student then devise a strategy to insure the student’s success, utilizing the suggestions of the instructor.

The Instructor’s Role in EIRP
The instructor is the first line of defense here and identifies which class performance issues need addressing. First, the instructor discusses the issues with the student and hopefully finds a satisfactory solution. If contact with the student is unsuccessful, then the instructor files a referral, usually within the first seven weeks of class.
There are many signs that a student is struggling and in need of an intervention referral. These signs include but are not limited to: poor attendance, lack of participation, inadequate writing, mathematical or reading skills, low test or quiz scores, failure to turn in or complete assignments. If you notice these issues in your students, please help them succeed by talking with them about your concerns and then filing an Early Intervention Referral. A form can be filed via email or in paper form (electronic filing through Tutor Trac available soon). Click here for the Early Intervention Form. 

The Student’s Role in EIRP
It’s a student’s responsibility to inform their instructors of issues affecting their work in class. Students must be sure to communicate with their instructors, especially in matters of attendance, since it is the instructor’s right to drop a student from their class for non-attendance. If an instructor approaches you with a concern regarding your grade, you need to take the matter seriously and take the steps he or she has recommended.
There are many resources available to the student: There is a math lab in room 9 of Johnston Hall, where you can get math assistance. There is also a Writing and Learning Center in room 2 of Johnston Hall where you can get assistance with writing assignments and study strategies. Call 727-3440 for current semester’s hours.

If you would like more information on submitting a referral or what to do if you have been referred, please contact the EIRP coordinator:

Angela Yesh
Rm 1 Johnston Hall
727-3446
yesha@muohio.edu

Students on academic probation participate in the Academic Recovery Program (ARP), which introduces them to resources to help them move from academic probation to good academic standing. Students on academic probation have a registration hold placed on their record that prohibits changes to their course schedules until they return to good standing. In order to register for classes a probation student must meet with an academic advisor and receive their signature
on the registration sheet. They may register for no more than 14 credit hours each semester.

Students on probation are expected to fulfill the responsibilities:

1. Meet with an Academic Recovery Advisor as soon as possible and no later than the 5th day of the semester.
   • At Hamilton: 102 Rentschler Hall 513.785.3129
   • At Middletown: Student Services, 1 Johnston Hall 513.727-3440
2. Read and complete the Academic Recovery Program Participation Agreement
3. Prepare a typed essay regarding their academic performance last semester and plan for action for succeeding academically in the coming semester. Students will bring this essay to their first meeting with an ARP advisor.
4. Meet with Learning Assistance staff between the 3rd and 7th week of the semester to develop an individual learning contract.

Instructors will be able to enter midterm grades on MyMiami in mid-October and in mid-March. Students will then have the opportunity to
view their midterm grades on MyMiami (http://myMiami.muohio.edu).

Each semester mid-term grades are determined and collected for all students who have completed fewer than 16 cumulative credits for a grade. Because some students do not understand the expectations for college level study, this is a good opportunity for them to see how they are doing academically and to make changes if needed.

If a student is receiving a grade of C- or below they may benefit from the Learning Assistance Services available to them FREE on this campus.These students are contacted by a Student Affairs professional. Together they discuss the reasons for the poor grade(s) and then connect them with the appropriate services.