Academic Plan
Luke Ball - Academic Plan- 2014/15
Course of Study
Proposed Degree Program: Arts & Science
Area of concentration: Geography
Strategies for Success
Problems that stood in the way of my Academic Success:
1. I have retaken and passed 3 of 4 failed courses from first year but that one failed computer course continues to depreciate my GPA. Deleting that computer course from first year could raise my GPA from 1.46 to 1.54.
2. As reported, I process visual information slowly, therefore I have difficulty getting through the vast amount of reading material and find midterms/exams difficult to finish in the allotted time.
Strategies I have found to be effective this year:
1. From September 2013 until March 2014, I met with a retired Geography teacher, once or twice a week, to bounce ideas off of when I was working on essays and assignments. This strategy helped to keep me organized and required that I chunked the reading materials into manageable parts. The discussions helped me to clarify my understanding of the readings and the tasks. As a result, I was more organized and had a better understanding of the material.
2. Contacted ASUS in the winter term and was able to hire a tutor for specific geography help before exams.
3. I have met with Mr. Andy Goodspeed, Coordinator, Athlete Services, each month this year to discuss and monitor my progress.
4. I have settled on a Geography major and find that the knowledge I am gaining from one course carries over into the other courses.
5. Forgone summer employment for the third time to take two courses that may hopefully improve my GPA problem.
Should you waive my requirement to withdraw, I plan to:
1. Contact Disability Services at Queen¿¿s to arrange to be accommodated for time on midterms/exams and investigate strategies for dealing with the quantity of reading material.
2. Continue to consult with Academic Counsellors to help me select and balance out my fall and winter terms.
3. Continue to meet on a regular basis with the retired geography teacher to help in the discussions about geography concepts and to help improve my essay writing skills.
4. Continue to access ASUS peer tutoring for specific needs throughout the year.
5. Continue to meet with Coach Sheahan to discuss academic and personal challenges.
6. Continue to meet and discuss study and organizational skills with
Mr. Andy Goodspeed, Coordinator, Athlete Services.
7.Continue to see Dr. Sills and Dr. Baxter to monitor my degenerative corneal condition and make adjustments to my glasses and contacts as needed.
Course of Study
Proposed Degree Program: Arts & Science
Area of concentration: Geography
Strategies for Success
Problems that stood in the way of my Academic Success:
1. I have retaken and passed 3 of 4 failed courses from first year but that one failed computer course continues to depreciate my GPA. Deleting that computer course from first year could raise my GPA from 1.46 to 1.54.
2. As reported, I process visual information slowly, therefore I have difficulty getting through the vast amount of reading material and find midterms/exams difficult to finish in the allotted time.
Strategies I have found to be effective this year:
1. From September 2013 until March 2014, I met with a retired Geography teacher, once or twice a week, to bounce ideas off of when I was working on essays and assignments. This strategy helped to keep me organized and required that I chunked the reading materials into manageable parts. The discussions helped me to clarify my understanding of the readings and the tasks. As a result, I was more organized and had a better understanding of the material.
2. Contacted ASUS in the winter term and was able to hire a tutor for specific geography help before exams.
3. I have met with Mr. Andy Goodspeed, Coordinator, Athlete Services, each month this year to discuss and monitor my progress.
4. I have settled on a Geography major and find that the knowledge I am gaining from one course carries over into the other courses.
5. Forgone summer employment for the third time to take two courses that may hopefully improve my GPA problem.
Should you waive my requirement to withdraw, I plan to:
1. Contact Disability Services at Queen¿¿s to arrange to be accommodated for time on midterms/exams and investigate strategies for dealing with the quantity of reading material.
2. Continue to consult with Academic Counsellors to help me select and balance out my fall and winter terms.
3. Continue to meet on a regular basis with the retired geography teacher to help in the discussions about geography concepts and to help improve my essay writing skills.
4. Continue to access ASUS peer tutoring for specific needs throughout the year.
5. Continue to meet with Coach Sheahan to discuss academic and personal challenges.
6. Continue to meet and discuss study and organizational skills with
Mr. Andy Goodspeed, Coordinator, Athlete Services.
7.Continue to see Dr. Sills and Dr. Baxter to monitor my degenerative corneal condition and make adjustments to my glasses and contacts as needed.