ReFOCUS at Ferris

ReFOCUS at Ferris will help you:

• Return to good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher)
• Cultivate self-efficacy and self esteem
• Increase your sense of belonging
• Build sustainable relationships with various on-campus resources

Current first or second year students, first-generation students, students receiving TIP, and minority students who are on academic probation (GPA lower than 2.0).

When you participate in ReFOCUS at Ferris, you will receive:

• Free food and swag at workshops
• The opportunity to win a $100 or $500 book scholarship for next semester
• Academic and social support and resources for additional financial assistance
• Aid in continuing through the current semester and on to the next
• A strong support system with administration, faculty, peers, and other ReFOCUS participants

• Meet with their success coaches 2-3 times throughout the semester (more if requested)
• Attend 5 workshops (Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.)
• Take their education seriously
  • attend all classes
  • complete all assignments in a timely fashion
  • submit quality work
  • utilize campus resources
  • meet with their academic advisor
  • respond to messages and appointment requests from their coaches and/or academic advisors
  • celebrate success!

• Meet with students throughout the semester and submit appointment summaries in Navigate
• Meetings can take place in-person (in office or at other location) or virtually
  • At first meeting, review student’s action plan (including time usage, and grade predictions. Work together to create a weekly study schedule
• Encourage active participation in courses and ReFOCUS workshops
• Guide students toward campus resources
• Initiate contact with students to address any concerns that may arise from Progress Reports (including submitting alerts to other departments as deemed necessary)
  • 4th week, midterm grades, and 12th week
• Celebrate successes!
• Attend bi-weekly coaches meetings to share / receive information on Navigate, Ferris360, coaching tips, etc.

• Schedule workshops
• Secure funding for food and book scholarships
• Recruit students and coaches
• Make coaching assignments
• Host bi-weekly coaches meetings to provide training and support
• Maintain attendance and participation database for reporting purposes
• Report workshop attendance in Navigate (using group meeting appointments)
• Assess project findings and share results as appropriate