Students on academic warning or suspension are the most in need of, yet least likely to seek out advising. Advisors find that these students seldom follow through on the advice received. Often students turn to advisors to calculate GPAs, determine which classes should be repeated and determine what classes to take. Advising in these situations can be somewhat tricky. These students are in need of careful advising.
Advisors may want to:
Explore with the student the cause for poor academic performance. (lack of study skills, lack of availability, lack of commitment…)
Continue to advise on regular intervals throughout the semester.
Alert student to programs, services and resources that are available to assist him.
Use an advising contract.
