Academic Improvement and Resilience (AIR)

The AIR program is led by a team of academic coaches who support students in small groups, seminar sessions and individual appointments. Coaches will meet with students weekly, biweekly or monthly depending on the student's needs and probation status.

How We Can Help

• Practice academic skills and habits
• Encourage advocacy skills
• Cultivate a community and sense of belonging through one-on-one meetings, group sessions and ongoing workshops
• Bridge the gap between student and college resources

Who Can Participate

• Students on academic probation are required to participate in this program
• Any other student interested in this program should contact our department

What Can You Expect

Once you’ve been placed on academic probation, you will receive an email from Student Support & Retention that discusses your option for meeting. If you have never been on academic probation before, you will be required to participate in a weekly seminar. Otherwise, your coach will detail your meeting options. Your initial meeting will focus on connecting you to your coach and learning about your college experiences. We will help you identify your goals, needs and barriers that kept your previous semester from being academically successful. Then, we will create a plan for the upcoming semester that usually includes regularly scheduled meetings (one-on-one or group) and resource referrals.

Student Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled AIR meetings, sessions, seminars and workshops
• Follow-up on assigned tasks and goals
• Be honest in your self-reflection and have open communication with your coach so they can best support you
• Be open minded and try new routines, habits and practices to encourage change
• Take responsibility for your education (attend classes, complete assignments, utilize campus resources)

AIR Coach Responsibilities

• Meet with students throughout the semester and summarize meetings (including goals, follow-up tasks and any areas of concern)
• Have open and honest communication with students
• Refer students to campus resources
• Continued professional development 
• Commitment to FERPA rules and regulations