Student Activities Center - Iowa State University

4.0 CLUB

9 STRATEGIES

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

BALANCING ACT: LIFE MANAGEMENT

Your Grades are IMPORTANT to Us!

Research has shown that a student’s involvement in campus activities can assist in one’s connection to campus and in one’s success in the classroom. The struggle for some students is balancing their campus involvement with their academic pursuits.

The Student Activities Center is committed to helping students achieve this balance. At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, the Student Activities Center will check the grades of student leaders listed on each organization’s registration form. Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to hold an office in a registered organization. In addition, if an officer’s semester GPA falls below a 2.0 (and the cumulative GPA remains above a 2.0), a letter will be sent detailing what must be done in order for the student to retain his/her position. This includes attending an intake session at the Academic Success Center. A copy of the letter will be sent to the organization’s advisor. Students who receive a 4.0 for the semester will also receive a letter from the Student Activities Center congratulating them for their excellent work and inducting them into the “4.0” club. A copy of the letter will be sent to the organization’s advisor.

Iowa State University students represent our campus at conferences and conventions throughout the academic year. We believe that these students must meet the standards that have been set for the university’s community of scholars. All student attending conferences funded or supported by the Division of Student Affairs must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of the trip.

The Student Activities Center exists to assist students in becoming their best at Iowa State. Together – we can do just that!

Student Officer Requirements

Are currently enrolled as a student at Iowa State University
Are not on academic probation/temporary enrollment
Are not on conduct probation
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above

4.0 Club

Students who receive a 4.0 for the semester will also receive a letter from the Student Activities Center congratulating them for their excellent work and inducting them into the "4.0" club. A copy of the letter will be sent to the organization’s adviser.

9 Strategies for Student Success

Balance involvement and academics
Communicate your involvement with your academic adviser
Utilize younger leaders in your organization by delegating tasks
Be aware of university academic expectations
Set academic goals
Attend a time management program
Mentor a past officer in your organization
Initiate conversations about academics with your organization adviser
Celebrate academic successes

Professor's Best Tips for Success

Best Tips for Studying

Read your assignments
Review often
Outline your notes
Take good notes in class
Never depend on last minute studying
Prepare before class
Concentrate in and out of class
Find a study partner
Study early in the semester
Use your instructor’s assistance
from Academic Success, 1998

Top Ten Mistakes of Students

Not spending enough time studying
Improper study techniques
Failure to attend class regularly
Differences between high school and college
Underestimation of class requirements
Getting behind in class work
Poor study schedules
Poor goal setting
Improper class preparation
Not taking classes seriously
From Academic Success, 1998