Make it easier to stay on track this semester by joining an Accountability Group! In weekly small group meetings, you’ll combine individual work time with social support and collaboration in order to stick to your goals, share with other students, and have fun!
An Accountability Group session includes small group intention-setting, focused individual work time, and encouraging collaboration with fellow students and peer leaders. Students that benefit from setting goals, sharing their progress, and planning next steps would be great participants of an Accountability Group.
Registration for Fall Accountability Groups is open!
See available groups below and click to register.
FAQs
How do I join an Accountability Group?
You can join during open registration at the beginning of the semester. Find a time in the list below that works for you and click to register.
Will there be students from my major in my group?
Students will be from a variety of programs and academic years. This type of grouping allows students to share their own experiences and knowledge, which enhances the group dynamic. This is different from a study group—the focus is on supporting one another rather than studying together for a specific class.
Is there an attendance policy?
Yes, however, the policy is flexible and intended to encourage participation throughout the semester. Any number of excused absences are permitted, however, after 3 unexcused absences, students will be removed from the group.
What if I am interested in participating but none of these times work for me?
Email Keegan Buscaino at buscaino@wisc.edu and let her know when you are available for a session. If there is enough interest and availability from our facilitators, we may be able to add additional sessions. You will be notified if this is the case.
What if the group time I want is full?
If a group time is full, you can be added to a waitlist. If a space becomes available, you will be sent an email to confirm your registration.
Can I register for more than one group time?
No, please only register for one group time. If your preferred group time is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist, then join a group that is open, if desired. If a space opens in your preferred group and you are able to register from the waitlist, be sure to cancel your registration for the other group.
Why join an accountability group?
- Add structure to your work time
- Make studying more productive (and fun)
- Build connections with peers and get encouragement and support
- Set goals together and help each other stick with them
- Learn about new resources, strategies, and study habits
- Help out your peers by sharing your own experiences
Details
- Weekly 90-minute meetings. For Fall 2024, meetings will be held from September 22 through December 11.
- Each weekly meeting will have 10 minutes for checking in and goal setting, 70 minutes for individual work time, and 10 minutes for debriefing about goals, doing a personal check-in, and discussing plans for the week
- Each group will have students from a variety of majors and academic years
- Attendance will be taken to encourage consistent participation
- Groups are led by WISCIENCE STEM Immersion Peer Leaders
Fall 2024 Accountability Groups
Wednesdays
5:30-7:00 PM
Location TBD
Registration coming soon
Contact
Keegan Buscaino
Position title: Program Coordinator, BioCommons Manager
Email:
buscaino
Phone: (608) 263-0598