Academic Alert Guide

An academic alert is a flag raised by an instructor or advisor to signal a student might be struggling in class. It's not a punishment, but a way to get the student help early on. By triggering support services, academic alerts can help students get back on track and succeed in their studies.

Advisor's Guide to Understanding Academic Alerts

NOTE: All alerts will automatically close after 14 days.

Manual Alerts

Faculty or staff can initiate an alert at any time to address any academic or personal concerns regarding a student.

Who is Notified?

  • Education Navigator
  • Faculty Advisor

Action Taken:

Education Navigator will:

  • Contact the student within one business day
  • Document outreach efforts by making a note in the alert
  • Close the alert

Faculty Advisor is:

  • Welcome to reach out to the student. Document any outreach in the alert.

Low Grade Alerts

Scheduled at different intervals throughout the semester.

Who is Notified?

  • Education Navigator
  • Faculty Advisor
  • Student

Action Taken:

Education Navigator will:

  • Contact students who have a 70 or below in two or more courses within seven business days
  • Document outreach efforts by making a note in the alert
  • Close the alert

Faculty Advisor is:

  • Welcome to reach out to the student. Document any outreach in the alert.

Positive Grade Alerts

Scheduled at different intervals throughout the semester.

Who is Notified?

  • Student receives a message for attaining an 80% or higher cumulative grade, acknowledging their academic dedication.

Attendance Alerts

Scheduled exclusively during the initial week of classes.

Who is Notified?

  • Student
  • Education Navigator
  • Faculty Advisor

Action Taken:

  • Education Navigator and Faculty Advisor are welcome to reach out to the student. Document any outreach in the alert.