The UW Flexible Option is an online, rigorous, self-paced, competency-based education program. This program expects students to be motivated, determined, independent, and proactive to maintain successful academic progress in their program. Responsible students take ownership of their actions by exhibiting the following behaviors while enrolled in the program.
Students are expected to:
| Demonstrate academic integrity and honesty. | Own their learning and academic progress, and monitor all requirements for graduation (seeking assistance from their Academic Success Coach when needed). |
| Complete assessments in a timely manner with attention to quality of work. | Utilize a computer and reliable internet to complete assessments and be familiar with technology requirements of their online program. |
| Communicate in a professional and respectful manner with the campus community. | Act in a civil manner that respects the campus learning/social environment and complies with college policies outlined in your campus student handbook. |
| Learn their academic program requirements and the UW Flexible Option structure (including grading policies, procedures, deadlines, resources, etc.) | Seek assistance when needed by utilizing Academic Success Coach, faculty, and campus resources. |
| Identify, develop, and implement an academic plan of study with their Academic Success Coach to achieve their educational goals | Respect diverse ideas and opinions, and demonstrate respect for individuals. |
Academic Success Coaches expect students to:
| Communicate regularly with your Academic Success Coach – be proactive, request guidance. Regularly check and use your student campus email account. | Submit assessments early to receive feedback from faculty and, if needed, resubmit for a second attempt before the end of the subscription period. |
| Work directly with other Flex and campus departments and resources to support your success. | Plan and anticipate problems, and work with your Academic Success Coach for solutions. |
| Schedule and attend phone academic success coaching appointments on time, prepared with questions and topics to discuss. | Review and utilize faculty feedback on all assessments, asking clarifying questions to faculty if needed. |
| Complete new student orientation activities. | Comply with important deadlines. |
| Track your own progress toward graduation through working with your Academic Success Coach and by using your academic plan of study. | Engage by staying active in Canvas (your learning management system) – read orientation guides and other materials, complete Flex Check-In, and ask questions. |
A successful UW Flexible Option student will:
| Be self-directed: Student can work independently without the direction of faculty or coach. | Communicate: Student uses effective and proactive communication skills. |
| Keep a positive attitude: Student has a positive attitude towards achieving their academic goals and works with faculty and ASC’s constructively. | Be motivated: Student knows why they want to go back to school and has a strong motivation to complete their degree. |
| Be thoughtful: Student is willing to reflect on challenges and setbacks and learn from them. | Think independently & critically: Student knows how to think critically and independently |
| Take ownership: Student takes ownership of their coursework and knows it’s on them to complete the program. | Recognize that online education is not “easy”: Student knows that earning a degree is not easy but is willing to work on it anyway |
| Manage time effectively: Student maximizes their time to complete assessments and manages responsibilities to make school a priority. | Set realistic expectations: Student sets realistic expectations with the assistance of their ASC |
Student Rights and Responsibilities:
UW Milwaukee – https://uwm.edu/studenthandbook/student-rights-responsibilities/
UW Parkside – https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/studentaffairs/handbook.cfm