What if a student is on probation but not yet suspended? Should I refer the student to CRP or wait a quarter to see if he/she can improve academic performance?
In general, when a student performs poorly and is facing suspension we recommend early intervention. If, however, the student is facing probation, or if CRP is full, you might want to consider the Academic Support Center’s Structured Monitoring Program (formerly LSS). Structured Monitoring is a fee-based service whereby the student meets one-on-one with a Learning Support Specialist. These meetings can be weekly or daily. The price for meeting once a week with an LSS specialist is $440 per quarter. This level of intervention is less acute than CRP; however, it may be a more appropriate level of intervention for the students, and it’s a lot less expensive. Whether you’re considering waiving a suspension, putting the student on a probationary contract, referring him/her to LSS, or referring the student to CRP, the earlier the intervention, the better the chances the student has to recover academically and return to good standing.
