Academic Probation: Policies, Procedures and Intervention.

In recent years, increasing student success and completion rates has become a goal of every institution of higher education in the United States. Both two- and four-year institutions are enhancing their policies and procedures to keep students in college, improve their chances for success, and increase completion rates. One element that contributes to this goal is the institution’s academic probation policies, practices, and interventions. The purpose of this study is to examine academic probation policies, practices, interventions, and outcomes at four Michigan community colleges and recommend best practices for institutions to consider adopting to enhance student success.