EOU LogoCollege Success Assessment (B)

First name:
Last name:
E-mail address:
Local Mailing Address :
Zip code:
My Academic Advisor is:
Term GPA: Cumulative GPA:
 
  • Learning from our mistakes is not the easiest path, but it is familiar to many successful people.
  • Crossing the road that links failure to success will require you to take full responsibility for your learning, motivation and all of the commitments that you make as a student.
  • Change begins now.
I. Personal Factors that are affecting my academic performance :
Poor health Family pressures
Financial problems Easily distracted by friends
Too many commitments Change in relationship with someone special to me
Lack of confidence in my abilities Loneliness
Procrastination Learning disability
  Other
II. EOU services that I have used:
Academic Advising My professors whenever I need personalized attention, a progress report or answers to questions
Consultation with the Learning Center A counselor or other professional on campus regarding my test-taking or other anxieties.
Classmates to work with when I need study partners Career Services to learn about opportunities, such as methods to help me define a career goal.
Consultation with Disability Services Library staff for assistance when struggling to perform research for a class
The on-line writing lab The Financial Aid Office about aid that may allow me to work fewer hours and focus more on my studies
  Other
III. Areas that may help me bring out my best performance:
Lighten my course load.
Solicit additional child care to allow more study time
Set aside regular periods to study
Setting up a quiet study area with all study tools available
Reconsider my choice of a major
Working with a tutor
Regular communication with my faculty
Choose courses in which I have appropriate background.
Select a new advisor.
  Other
IV. Areas where I need to improve to achieve success:
Follow through with class assignments. Think about success instead of failure while learning or test taking.
Come to class meetings or online discussions prepared. Learn, understand and practice the information rather than simply memorizing it.
Take notes that will enhance my studying. Discover what is important to learn in my classes.
Concentrate in class. Complete reading assignments in a thorough, timely manner.
Find a quiet place to study Participate in on-line discussions or other activities when offered
Use a Daily Planner to help me organize my time and activities, and categorize my priorities. Participate in class sessions
Attend all classes. Set goals & deadlines for myself
Employ time management strategies to maximize my available time. Communicate with faculty
Learn skills for advocating for myself and my academic progress Seek assistance when problems arise
  Other

SUCCESS PLAN
First, I will review some of the difficulties that I indentified in the self-assessment.
Second, I will list at least 5 specific ways to reach my potential as a successful student at EOU.
Third, I will put this plan into action this week.
List 5 specific ways I plan to reach my potential as a successful student at EOU:

I would like the following assistance in reaching the goals listed here. (check one or more)

 

Periodic phone calls from a faculty or staff member.
Periodic e-mail communication from a faculty or staff member.
Periodic visits with a faculty or staff member.
"Support Group" meeting with students.
  Other

This assessment adapted from materials shared by the College of William & Mary.

Eastern Oregon University - January 10, 2007