CSU SB - Scenario #1 by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z You hear a mentee of yours is struggling from a number of other faculty. The student is not turning in assignments on time. They have missed classes. You hear they might be on academic probation in the coming semester. You reach out for a meeting with them. They agree to come. During the meeting, what do you do? en-us 2024-01-17 13:35:01 UTC 2024-01-17 18:48:19 UTC hello@padlet.com First, make them comfortable and start general. How are they doing overall? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329072 2024-01-17 18:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329072 Try and learn more about their perspective and understand what might be happening. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329135 2024-01-17 18:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329135 ask the student about what is happening and why. Where do you want this to go? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329541 2024-01-17 18:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329541 Trying not to ask too many questions that may overwhelm the student. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329747 2024-01-17 18:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329747 Hear him/her story before saying anything. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329842 2024-01-17 18:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329842 to not try to rescue the student https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329897 2024-01-17 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852329897 Be supportive, express concern, inquire about challenges going on. Ask about what they thing might be a good solution. Perhaps suggest that they may need some time off of research. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330043 2024-01-17 18:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330043 How are they doing in general in life. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330261 2024-01-17 18:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330261 I am bad about not leaving on an optimistic note. I think I can sometimes underemphasize that students may need to change behaviors or seek out additional resources and how important next steps are. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330324 2024-01-17 18:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852330324 what the student is willing to do to remedy the issue https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852332449 2024-01-17 18:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852332449 Bring up concerns and ask them for their assessment. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852335551 2024-01-17 18:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852335551 Are there any things outside of class going on? A lot of working hours? Family or other situations? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852336041 2024-01-17 18:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852336041 What resources are available on campus for their situation? Are they aware of them? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852336540 2024-01-17 18:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852336540 If student is not having challenges and not working, ask/encouraging them to be more productive. If they don't asking them to leave the group https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852338713 2024-01-17 18:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852338713 try not to become a Sherlock! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852340444 2024-01-17 18:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852340444 Direct them to resources that would benefit the students academically and in their research efforts. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852341157 2024-01-17 18:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852341157 Discover the challenges that they are facing https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852341914 2024-01-17 18:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/zoneu2rjte42d85z/wish/2852341914