Supporting Student Success

Providing students with an assessment of their performance early in the semester is important for student retention. This is especially true for first-generation students, for students who are new to the institution, and for students who need to improve their academic performance. Because of the importance of early assessment and intervention, the college expects all faculty members to give students in undergraduate courses at least one major grade on a paper, examination, or other appropriate basis of evaluation early in the semester (before the final date for students to withdraw from courses — refer to the academic calendar).

• Faculty members are required to submit feedback. This is done through the Starfish student success platform twice during each semester through Progress Surveys. You will see an email from the Director of Student Advising and Academic Support announcing their deployment during the third week of the semester (Attendance Survey) and before the 9 ^th week of the semester (Mid-term Progress Survey). Instructions will be provided in the emails.
• Faculty feedback at the midterm point is essential for students enrolled in the ACE, EOP and MAP programs, whose progress is closely monitored by the their staff.
• The athletics program also reviews faculty feedback submitted for student athletes to ensure NCAA compliance and to provide additional support and guidance for students.