Early Alert

Overview

Early Alerts at Southern University and A&M College is a proactive, collaborative intervention initiative designed to identify students showing signs of academic difficulty early in the semester and provide support before issues worsen.

Its aims include:

1. Identifying trends or behaviors that may interfere with academic progress.
2. Developing and coordinating strategies to address those issues.
3. Referring students to appropriate campus resources (tutoring, advising, counseling, etc.).
4. Fostering collaboration between faculty and student services to increase retention and completion.

Note: The Early Alert system is meant to supplement—not replace—direct communication by faculty with students.

How It Works / Process & Timeline

Reporting Window

• Early alerts are submitted during a designated timeframe each semester.
• The exact dates are shared with faculty at the beginning of each semester.

Submitting an Alert

• Faculty use EAB Navigate to submit alerts for students.
• Faculty are encouraged to submit alerts for students performing at a D or F level or exhibiting signs of struggle.
• Possible reasons for alerts include:
    • Low grades or poor performance on assignments/exams
    • Missed or late assignments
    • Poor attendance or consistent tardiness
    • Lack of engagement / participation
    • Personal issues (health, financial, life circumstances) affecting academic work

Notification & Intervention

• Once an alert is issued, students and their academic advisor(s) are emailed information related to the alert.
• Following, support is provided to the student. This may include: advising, mentoring, tutoring, academic support services, or referrals to other campus resources.
• Interventions are grouped by student standing:
    • Students who have earned (0–59 credits) will receive support from their University                          College and Student Success Academic Advisor
    • Upperclassmen are assisted via their faculty advisor.