Risk Management & Mitigation Flashcards
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A student with test anxiety consistently underperforms on exams despite strong class participation. Which mitigation strategy should an academic mentor prioritize first?
Answer: Collaborate with the student to develop evidence-based test-taking and anxiety-reduction techniques
Collaborating with the student on evidence-based strategies (e.g., relaxation techniques, timed practice tests) directly addresses test anxiety as a risk to academic performance.
Which of the following best describes a 'leading indicator' in academic risk management?
Answer: Early warning signs such as missed assignments or declining attendance
Leading indicators are proactive signals (like attendance drops) that predict future academic risk, allowing intervention before failure occurs.
An academic mentor discovers that a mentee is working 35 hours per week while taking 18 credit hours. How should the mentor categorize this situation?
Answer: High risk due to likely time management strain affecting academic performance
Working 35 hours weekly while carrying a heavy course load creates a high risk of burnout, poor time management, and academic underperformance.
A mentor wants to create a risk mitigation plan for a first-generation college student. Which element is MOST critical to include?
Answer: Identification of campus support resources and how to access them
First-generation students often lack knowledge of available resources, so mapping support services is the most critical mitigation element.
When conducting a risk assessment for an academic mentee, which approach is most aligned with ethical mentoring standards?
Answer: Using standardized data alongside confidential student disclosures to form a holistic picture
Ethical risk assessment integrates multiple data sources holistically while maintaining student confidentiality and trust.
A student repeatedly misses Monday morning classes. Which risk mitigation step should a mentor take after identifying this pattern?
Answer: Explore the underlying cause (e.g., work schedule, commute) and co-create an attendance strategy
Exploring root causes and co-creating solutions respects student agency while directly addressing the attendance risk.
In academic risk frameworks, 'risk tolerance' refers to:
Answer: The level of academic risk an institution or mentor accepts before intervening
Risk tolerance defines the threshold at which a mentor or institution decides intervention is necessary to prevent academic harm.