Academic Plan
Sarah Cook
20028935
June 13, 2022
Due to receiving a Requirement to Withdraw for 1 Year, I met with my academic advisor Deborah Leach, to discuss my academic plan and the steps necessary to achieve my academic goals. After reviewing various pathways available, my academic advisor, therapist, and I have concluded that the successful pursuit of my academic goals will be facilitated by appealing to late drop courses impacted by personal circumstances, as well as appealing to waive the requirement to withdraw. It is given these circumstances that I write this academic plan; it is to cultivate preparedness and demonstrate capability of success in the upcoming fall term, such that I ensure a successful return to studies, and the requirement to withdraw will be waived.
Here, I will outline the strategy for success I have mapped, reviewed by my academic advisor. This includes the specific intentions I have regarding my workload in the upcoming year. Further, I will speak about the resources I have utilized to cultivate my improved position for continuing studies in the upcoming fall term, as well as the resources I have enlisted for ongoing support.
Academic Intentions:
My intention is to return to studies this fall and enroll in SOCY226 and PSYC251, followed by SOCY227 and SOCY306 in the winter term. (If my request to late drop is granted, I will enroll in SOCY226/227, and see what other course offerings are available). I have selected these courses because some are core requirements for my degree plan, and all are previously attempted. A priority of mine is to work to remove the failed courses I have earned on my transcript. This is principally because they were impacted by personal circumstances and thus not reflective of my academic capability, but also practically to assist in meeting the cumulative GPA requirements at the end of my probationary period. I have already begun remedying these failures, as evidenced by my successful completion of PSYC236 this past term.
Speaking further to the appeal, I am in the process of appealing to late drop the courses severely impacted by personal circumstances, of which a mental health professional attests to in the documentation provided. The courses implicated by these circumstances are: SOCY226, SOCY227, SOCY284, SOCY305, SOCY306, SOCY384, SOCY388, SOCY389, GNDS215, PSYC 236, PSYC251, spanning fall 2017 to present.
You will notice in 2018 I was successful in some but not all courses. Due to my personal circumstances, discussed in greater depth within my appeal letter, the workload was beyond my capability and thus impacted my output for GNDS215, SOCY388, SOCY226, SOCY227, specifically.
Regarding the intended workload moving forward, I will be taking a reduced course load as I continue my studies, as per the recommendation of my academic advisor. I will be taking 6.0 units per semester to ensure a smooth process of adjustment as I integrate new supports coming into place in the fall and allow for space to re-calibrate these supports if necessary. A lightened load will also allow me to continue my mental health management and treatment plan, which is vital to my long-term success.
Strategies for Success:
To maintain and build on the steady progress I have achieved, I have set up a support system to facilitate my academic success. My barriers are psychological in nature, not due to deficits in academic ability or interest. However, the symptomology of my psychological condition has previously impacted my work habits. As such, I have developed a multi-pronged approach to achieving success in the upcoming term.
Firstly, since the core of my academic struggles is rooted in psychological impediments, a necessary part of my academic plan is utilizing a therapeutic support system. This involves continuing to meet weekly for one-on-one therapy sessions with Jamey Adirim. In addition, I am attending twice-weekly group therapy for the duration of the summer and continuing into the fall term. This is an ideal timeline, as it will allow me to practice and adjust to the program over summer so I can effectively integrate the support as I return to classes in the fall. Notably, this program involves weekly meetings regarding skill use for emotion management, as well as weekly goal setting groups. I have discussed the importance of my academic goals and my current academic standing with the mental health team, and we have made my academic success of top priority. As such, I will continue to work on my emotion regulation skills, which are directly linked to managing my condition and consequently, vital to academic success. Further, I will utilize the goals group to set, adjust, and achieve goals explicitly related to my academic performance, with the assistance of an occupational therapist.
Secondly, to further ensure these psychological barriers do not impact my studies moving ahead, I have been in contact with Student Academic Success Services to meet with advisor Gale Eton-Smith, as per the referral of my academic advisor. Since my work habits have previously faltered during psychological strain, it is important to discuss any additional support recommendations to be proactively enlisted before the fall term. Also, I intend on staying connected to my academic advisor to further refine and adjust my academic plan as I progress through my goals. Looking ahead, I plan to schedule regular meetings for the upcoming academic term to assess my progress, evaluate the effectiveness of the current plan, and adjust as required.
Summary:
This academic plan will assist me in successfully progressing towards achievement in my academic goals, and ensure I overcome the challenges that have impeded my progress thus far.
I have met with my academic advisor to develop a vision of my academic goals and the milestones to work towards along the way. Together, we developed a practical academic plan which involves continuing studies with a lightened workload, dropping courses significantly impacted by severe personal challenges, as well as drawing on additional resources as necessary. Thus, I have also contacted Student Academic Success Services to discuss potential academic supports for the upcoming term. I intend to regularly check-in with both academic advising and SASS to ensure personal challenges that have heretofore impeded my success do not stop the current momentum I have cultivated towards attaining my academic goals.
While it has taken significant time to construct an effective treatment plan and develop the groundwork of self-help skills required to cope with my mental health condition, I can now effectively manage the psychological barriers that have previously hindered my success. As my therapist verifies in his written account, my progress has been exponential since attaining these skills to manage my mental health condition. This summer, in addition to my 1:1 therapy, I have begun intensive group therapy programming which I intend to continue throughout my return to studies this fall. With the assistance of an occupational therapist in my Goals Group, we have made my academic goals of highest priority. I now have the support necessary to move beyond merely managing my condition, towards meeting functional goals. I will continue to utilize the skills I have learned thus far, build upon them, and draw on support when necessary, in order to effectively manage my mental health condition so that I fulfill my academic goals this upcoming year.
I have confidence in my capability to achieve the goals I have summarized within my academic plan by drawing on the supports I have outlined. I am eager to continue putting in the work necessary to achieve my academic goals and I believe my skills, and the newfound confidence and maturity that comes with honing them, will empower me to continue my studies successfully if given the chance to return this fall. With this plan, I have laid a pathway towards achieving my academic goals and overcoming the challenges that have impeded my progress, thus ensuring a successful return to studies.
20028935
June 13, 2022
Due to receiving a Requirement to Withdraw for 1 Year, I met with my academic advisor Deborah Leach, to discuss my academic plan and the steps necessary to achieve my academic goals. After reviewing various pathways available, my academic advisor, therapist, and I have concluded that the successful pursuit of my academic goals will be facilitated by appealing to late drop courses impacted by personal circumstances, as well as appealing to waive the requirement to withdraw. It is given these circumstances that I write this academic plan; it is to cultivate preparedness and demonstrate capability of success in the upcoming fall term, such that I ensure a successful return to studies, and the requirement to withdraw will be waived.
Here, I will outline the strategy for success I have mapped, reviewed by my academic advisor. This includes the specific intentions I have regarding my workload in the upcoming year. Further, I will speak about the resources I have utilized to cultivate my improved position for continuing studies in the upcoming fall term, as well as the resources I have enlisted for ongoing support.
Academic Intentions:
My intention is to return to studies this fall and enroll in SOCY226 and PSYC251, followed by SOCY227 and SOCY306 in the winter term. (If my request to late drop is granted, I will enroll in SOCY226/227, and see what other course offerings are available). I have selected these courses because some are core requirements for my degree plan, and all are previously attempted. A priority of mine is to work to remove the failed courses I have earned on my transcript. This is principally because they were impacted by personal circumstances and thus not reflective of my academic capability, but also practically to assist in meeting the cumulative GPA requirements at the end of my probationary period. I have already begun remedying these failures, as evidenced by my successful completion of PSYC236 this past term.
Speaking further to the appeal, I am in the process of appealing to late drop the courses severely impacted by personal circumstances, of which a mental health professional attests to in the documentation provided. The courses implicated by these circumstances are: SOCY226, SOCY227, SOCY284, SOCY305, SOCY306, SOCY384, SOCY388, SOCY389, GNDS215, PSYC 236, PSYC251, spanning fall 2017 to present.
You will notice in 2018 I was successful in some but not all courses. Due to my personal circumstances, discussed in greater depth within my appeal letter, the workload was beyond my capability and thus impacted my output for GNDS215, SOCY388, SOCY226, SOCY227, specifically.
Regarding the intended workload moving forward, I will be taking a reduced course load as I continue my studies, as per the recommendation of my academic advisor. I will be taking 6.0 units per semester to ensure a smooth process of adjustment as I integrate new supports coming into place in the fall and allow for space to re-calibrate these supports if necessary. A lightened load will also allow me to continue my mental health management and treatment plan, which is vital to my long-term success.
Strategies for Success:
To maintain and build on the steady progress I have achieved, I have set up a support system to facilitate my academic success. My barriers are psychological in nature, not due to deficits in academic ability or interest. However, the symptomology of my psychological condition has previously impacted my work habits. As such, I have developed a multi-pronged approach to achieving success in the upcoming term.
Firstly, since the core of my academic struggles is rooted in psychological impediments, a necessary part of my academic plan is utilizing a therapeutic support system. This involves continuing to meet weekly for one-on-one therapy sessions with Jamey Adirim. In addition, I am attending twice-weekly group therapy for the duration of the summer and continuing into the fall term. This is an ideal timeline, as it will allow me to practice and adjust to the program over summer so I can effectively integrate the support as I return to classes in the fall. Notably, this program involves weekly meetings regarding skill use for emotion management, as well as weekly goal setting groups. I have discussed the importance of my academic goals and my current academic standing with the mental health team, and we have made my academic success of top priority. As such, I will continue to work on my emotion regulation skills, which are directly linked to managing my condition and consequently, vital to academic success. Further, I will utilize the goals group to set, adjust, and achieve goals explicitly related to my academic performance, with the assistance of an occupational therapist.
Secondly, to further ensure these psychological barriers do not impact my studies moving ahead, I have been in contact with Student Academic Success Services to meet with advisor Gale Eton-Smith, as per the referral of my academic advisor. Since my work habits have previously faltered during psychological strain, it is important to discuss any additional support recommendations to be proactively enlisted before the fall term. Also, I intend on staying connected to my academic advisor to further refine and adjust my academic plan as I progress through my goals. Looking ahead, I plan to schedule regular meetings for the upcoming academic term to assess my progress, evaluate the effectiveness of the current plan, and adjust as required.
Summary:
This academic plan will assist me in successfully progressing towards achievement in my academic goals, and ensure I overcome the challenges that have impeded my progress thus far.
I have met with my academic advisor to develop a vision of my academic goals and the milestones to work towards along the way. Together, we developed a practical academic plan which involves continuing studies with a lightened workload, dropping courses significantly impacted by severe personal challenges, as well as drawing on additional resources as necessary. Thus, I have also contacted Student Academic Success Services to discuss potential academic supports for the upcoming term. I intend to regularly check-in with both academic advising and SASS to ensure personal challenges that have heretofore impeded my success do not stop the current momentum I have cultivated towards attaining my academic goals.
While it has taken significant time to construct an effective treatment plan and develop the groundwork of self-help skills required to cope with my mental health condition, I can now effectively manage the psychological barriers that have previously hindered my success. As my therapist verifies in his written account, my progress has been exponential since attaining these skills to manage my mental health condition. This summer, in addition to my 1:1 therapy, I have begun intensive group therapy programming which I intend to continue throughout my return to studies this fall. With the assistance of an occupational therapist in my Goals Group, we have made my academic goals of highest priority. I now have the support necessary to move beyond merely managing my condition, towards meeting functional goals. I will continue to utilize the skills I have learned thus far, build upon them, and draw on support when necessary, in order to effectively manage my mental health condition so that I fulfill my academic goals this upcoming year.
I have confidence in my capability to achieve the goals I have summarized within my academic plan by drawing on the supports I have outlined. I am eager to continue putting in the work necessary to achieve my academic goals and I believe my skills, and the newfound confidence and maturity that comes with honing them, will empower me to continue my studies successfully if given the chance to return this fall. With this plan, I have laid a pathway towards achieving my academic goals and overcoming the challenges that have impeded my progress, thus ensuring a successful return to studies.