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Structured Monitoring

Structured Monitoring

Structured Monitoring is a fee-based program offered through the Academic Support Center (ASC). The program provides one-on-one appointments that focus on improving students' academic performance. Students are assigned to a Learning Support Specialist who they may choose to meet with once, twice, or three times a week for one hour. Appointment topics will include: time management, organization, motivation, study skills, planning and prioritizing school work. Students will be encouraged to advocate for themselves and to become increasingly independent at the college level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accordion Arrow HOW does Structured Monitoring Work?

Once a student enrolls in Structured Monitoring they will be contacted by the Program Coordinator to schedule an intake meeting. During this meeting students will learn about the program and sign the program agreement. Students will also be asked to sign a parental release which allows us to communicate with the student's family. Once this process is completed students are assigned Learning Support Specialists. The Learning Specialist will work with the student's schedule to find a time to schedule weekly meetings. The number of meetings a week is based on the level in which the student chooses to enroll. During regularly scheduled meetings, the student and the Learning Support Specialist will work on academic success skills to help increase the student's ability to be successful in college. The Learning Specialist will also complete a mid-quarter and end of the quarter assessment for the student.

Accordion Arrow What academic skills does Structured Monitoring focus on?

  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Goal setting
  • Course monitoring (attendance, grades, due dates etc.)
  • Course specific academic strategies (i.e. reading, note taking, consolidation, and review)
  • Building independent academic strategies
  • Building self-motivation
  • Mid-quarter assessment
  • End of quarter assessment
  • Referrals to appropriate RIT resources
  • Communication with advisors and academic departments

Accordion Arrow HOW does Structured Monitoring differ from other academic support programs?

Students choose to voluntarily enroll in Structured Monitoring for many different reasons. Some students choose to use the support service to aid in their transition to college or to increase their academic progress. Although many students with disabilities choose to participate in the program, documentation of a disability is NOT a requirement for enrollment in Structured Monitoring. Structured Monitoring can be beneficial to any student, no matter their major or academic year. Structured Monitoring offers a very intentional one on one support for students and a student may choose to utilize the program for as long as they need support. Learning Specialists will collaborate with academic departments and other support services on campus to support students who participate in the program.

Accordion Arrow Structured Monitoring Fee Schedule

  • LEVEL 1 ($440): meets one hour per week
  • LEVEL 2 ($880): meets two hours per week
  • Option A: (allows for two longer meetings per week)
  • twice a week (1 hour/1hour)
  • Option B: (allows for more frequent meetings during the week)
  • three times a week (1 hour/ ½ hour/ ½ hour)

Accordion Arrow Attendance

Students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled meetings. If a student does not show up, the Learning Support Specialist will outreach to the student to reschedule. If attendance at appointments begins to become an issue, either the Learning Support Specialist or Program Coordinator will make contact with the student's parents. (NOTE: Students must sign our Release of Information form for this to occur)

Accordion Arrow HOW can students enroll in Structured Monitoring?

Click here for the Enrollment Form & Billing Statement. The student's account will not be charged until after the quarter begins. Please contact Sara Bayerl at sebrla@rit.edu with any questions regarding billing and enrollment.

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For more information please contact the Academic Support Center at asc@rit.edu.