The PDR Issues community was created in 1998 with the intent to serve all NACADA members with an interest in discussing and sharing their expertise regarding programs, services and strategies that impact students facing Probation, Dismissal and Reinstatement. The community has an active list serve for the exchange of information and networking. It also has a website with links to member submitted samples of policies, programs, and forms such as contracts used in the advisement of PDR students at a variety of institutions. New submissions for posting to the web site are actively encouraged.

Mission/Vision

The mission of the Probation, Dismissal, Reinstatement Issues community is to provide an active forum for members of NACADA to share information and insights regarding students who have met with academic difficulties. Topics of interest to this group include intrusive programs that increase student academic success, levels of institutional support for students in academic difficulty, academic standards and dismissal policies, criteria for academic reinstatement, various 'fresh start' options, or other related topics.

Past Online Event Discussion Recordings: are located on NACADA's Advising Communities Division's homepage. Login to your NACADA member profile to view a full listing of past Advising Community online event recordings.

PDR Coffee Chat
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Description: Join the Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Advising Community for a lively discussion around current topics. Every month we review and discuss issues that pertain to probation, dismissal, and reinstatement in higher education.

Facilitator: 

• Sharon Hay, Indiana University

PDR Coffee Chat: Assessment of Academic Interventions
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Description: We've had a chance to talk about our different institutions' probation programs.  Now let's talk about how to assess the effectiveness of the programs.  Please join us for a discussion with fellow advisors about how we are measuring the effectiveness of our intervention strategies. We've had a chance to talk about our different institutions' probation programs. Now let's talk about how to assess the effectiveness of the programs. Please join us for a discussion with fellow advisors about how we are measuring the effectiveness of our intervention strategies. 

Facilitator: 

• Sharon Hay, Indiana University

Presenter: 

• Amy Korthank, University of Iowa

PDR Coffee Chat: Early Alert Systems and Probation Students
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Description: Join us for a discussion about Early Alert Systems and Probation students.  With the spring term well underway, now is the time advisors start to encounter early faculty feedback.  We will be discussing the many types of early alert systems available as well as tips and techniques for helping our students on probation navigate challenges.

Facilitator: 

• Sharon Hay, Indiana University

PDR Coffee Chat: College Choices for Students on Academic Probation
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Description: A-State provides intentional academic intervention to aid students back to solid academic performance. Emphasis is placed on self-responsibility, proper decision-making, study skills and academic planning. This conversation will provide insight on strategies that help students connect college, character and career to promote academic success. 

Facilitator: 

• Sharon Hay, Indiana University

Presenter: 

• Melissa Jackson, Arkansas State University 

PDR Coffee Chat
Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. CT

Event Description: Join the Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Advising Community for a lively discussion around current topics. Every month we review and discuss issues that pertain to probation, dismissal, and reinstatement in higher education.

Facilitator: 

• Amy Korthank, University of Iowa