Academic Probation Symposium
Two days, same mindset, new theme – Academic Support in the Deep South.
What is the Academic Probation Symposium?
Academic Support Programs and the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience is partnering with the Department of Higher Education here at the University of Mississippi to bring you a new two-day conference.
- The Academic Probation Symposium is a chance for like-minded professionals in the field of higher education to discuss academic support at their university/college and to build a group to network with throughout the year.
- This year's symposium will take place on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Ballroom at the Inn at Ole Miss.
Topics this year will include: Academic Probation; Planning an Academic Probation Course; Academic Suspension; Mentoring Students on Probation and Suspension; Research in Academics tied to Probation and Suspension and Dismissal; Assisting Students returning from Academic Dismissal; etc.
What's New for 2024?
Academic Support Programs and the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience is partnering with the Department of Higher Education here at the University of Mississippi to bring you more to a new two-day conference.
- Bringing you a keynote speaker.
- Inviting you to a Reception at the end of day one!
- Two days, same mindset, new theme – Academic Support in the Deep South.
More details to come on the schedule of events…
Registration Fees
- Professional Staff Members $100
- Graduate Students/Assistants $75
Registering for the Academic Probation Symposium
When you register with the Academic Symposium you get:
- 2 days in Oxford, MS, on this historic campus at the University of Mississippi
- To hear and learn from like-minded professionals about academic support
- Deep-dives into academic probation, academic suspension, and academic dismissal for you to take back to your college/university
- Breakfast(s) and Lunch(es), of course, and new this year in 2024, a Reception!
- Networking with colleagues from other schools.
Hotel Stay
Are you looking to stay at the Symposium Hotel? We have partnered with The Inn at Ole Miss for a special room rate. The Inn at Ole Miss Direct Link
Call for Presentation Proposals 2025
Want to speak at the 2025 event? Do you have a presentation geared towards any of the topics above or want to host a roundtable type event? Fill out the presentation proposal and let’s see what comes of it!
Here are some topics we're interested in for 2025:
- Proactive support for students on probation or suspension
- Reaching unresponsive students – best practices
- Interventions for academic support
- Tracking at-risk students
- Mentoring and/or coaching programs
- Motivation and encouragement
- Mandated engagement
If you're interested in a topic not listed here, don't worry! Send us a proposal and let's see what happens!
Presentation Proposals Coming Soon for 2025!
Here to help!
If you need any additional information or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
Jeremy Roberts
Assistant Director Academic Support Programs
Previous Symposium Agendas and Presentations
- 2023 Agenda
- Presentation: Squashing the Sophomore Slump!
- Presentation: East MS CC Early Alert System Results
- Presentation: From Recovery to Prevention: Re-Imagining Your At-Risk Interventions
- Presentation: Growth Mindset as Professionals and with Students
- Workshop: Workshopping it! Let's put the pieces together