Early Support for Faculty
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Early Support allows faculty to connect with students while sharing information with the existing campus resources that may facilitate intervention and support. Early Support communicates with a student’s Success Network, extending support beyond the classroom.
By using the Early Support system, you can acknowledge your students’ performance and progress throughout the semester. In addition to the two set periods to report on students’ progress, this can also be done at any point during the semester that a faculty member sees as appropriate.
Notifications from Faculty or Staff
Kudos
When a student deserves positive recognition.
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Kudos Circumstance Kudos to Student: Great Job! To recognize students’ positive behavior, work, or attitude in the class. Kudos to Student: Great Participation! To recognize students who have been making contributions to the course through participation. Kudos to Student: Positive Course Engagement To recognize students who have been engaged in a course. Kudos to Student: High Score on Assignment To congratulate students for their outstanding performance on an assignment. Kudos to Students: Showing Improvement To recognize students who have improved during the course and encourage them to continue working. Kudos to Students: Meets Expectations To recognize students for whom there are no academic concerns.
Flags
When a student is struggling in a class.
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Flags Circumstance Flag to Student: I have a concern about your attendance. To warn students who have missed two or more classes. Flag to Student: I have concerns about your low course engagement/participation. To identify students who have not been making contributions to the course through participation or online engagement. Flag to Student: I have concerns about your low grade(s). To warn students whose low scores may negatively impact their final course grade. Flag to Student: I have concerns about your missing work. To warn students who have missed two or more assignments. Flag to Registrar’s Office and the Student: Never attended the course. To notify students and the Registrar’s Office of students registered for the course who have never attended. Flag to Registrar’s Office: Student Failure Warning for Non-Attendance To notify the Registrar’s Office of students at risk for failure due to non-attendance of the course. Flag to Registrar’s Office: Student Failure Warning for Non-Performance To notify the Registrar’s Office of students at risk for failure due to non-performance in the course. Flag to Success Network: Student has 3 or more unresolved Flags To notify a student’s Success Network about multiple flags that have not been resolved. Flag to Success Network: Student has 6 or more unresolved Flags To notify a student’s Success Network about multiple flags that have not been resolved.
Referrals
When a student needs assistance outside of the classroom.
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Referral Circumstance Academic Success Center Referral To connect a first-year student to the Academic Success Center to make schedule adjustments. Career Services Referral To connect students to Career Services for jobs, internships, and professional development opportunities. Commuter Services Referral To connect students with Commuter Services to learn about programming and engagement opportunities for commuter students. Counseling Services Referral To connect students with the Counseling Services at Worcester State. This is only for non-emergency referrals. For emergency situations, please contact Worcester State PD at (508) 929-8911. Financial Aid Referral To connect students with Financial Aid or interested in Financial Aid. Health Services Referral To connect students with Health Services to clear a Health Form hold or for those looking for high-quality, cost-effective health care. International Programs & Study Away Referral To connect international students with scholar services or students interested in study away experiences. IT Help Desk Referral To connect students to the Help Desk for information about IT support. Library Research Referral To connect students to a Librarian for research assistance. Math Center Referral To encourage students in need of tutoring for a mathematics course or a course with mathematical components. Recreation & Wellness Referral To connect students with the Recreation & Wellness Center to join programs and access services while at Worcester State. Registrar’s Office Referral To connect students in need of academic records services including course registration, transcripts, records maintenance, security, and certification of veterans benefits. Residence Life Referral To connect commuter students interested in living on campus to learn more about the on-campus housing options. Retention Office Referral To connect students with the support they may need when they disclose an interest in a Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, or Transfer away from Worcester State. SNAP Services Referral To connect students with peer support that provides information about the program and participant eligibility, and accepts applications for SNAP benefits. Student Accessibility Services Referral To connect students with permanent or temporary disabilities to access support services and programs that enable equal opportunities for education and university life. Student Accounts Referral To connect students with questions about their semester bills and how to make payments. Student Affairs – Emergency Fund Referral To connect students in need of emergency financial support for unexpected, unforeseen, and unavoidable emergency circumstances that impact their ability to successfully continue in school. Student Involvement and Leadership Referral To connect students to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development to learn more about student organizations, leadership development programs, and on-campus programming. Thea’s Pantry Referral To connect students expressing at-home food insecurities with Thea’s Pantry so they can stay focused on their studies. Writing Center Referral To encourage students in need of writing support to work with a knowledgeable peer consultant in order to achieve their writing goals.